# Bookwise vs Readr

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Bookwise at 768 against Readr's 1. Bookwise also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Readr's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Readr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookwise has 768 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bookwise ships an update weekly, Readr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookwise | Readr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (768 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readr-book-tracker/id6811444976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **768** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) | [Preston Carlton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786222286) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466)

Organize your reading life with a virtual library, track your progress, and discover new books. Categorize your collection into reading, to-read, and finished lists to manage your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Virtual book library, Categorize books (All, Reading, To Read, Finished), Track reading progress, Extensive book database, Discover new reads, Personalized bookshelf

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual, 3 days free | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient reading tracking
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- 🎉 Motivating reading challenges
- 🔍 Comprehensive book library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Onboarding issues and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📚 Missing popular book titles

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding screens freezing
- Inability to access 'free lifetime' offer
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Batch book import/export
- Audiobook support
- Customizable book categories
- Sync across devices
- Dark mode option


### Readr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readr-book-tracker/id6811444976)

Easily manage your reading life by saving books you want to read, tracking your current progress, and building a history of finished titles. Organize your library, rate and review books, and view your reading activity over time in a clutter-free interface.

**Highlights:** Organize books by reading status, Track reading progress, Log start and finish dates, Rate and review books, Favorite books, View reading history, Explore book details

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readr Plus | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookwise free?

Bookwise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Readr free?

Readr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bookwise or Readr?

Readr is rated higher. Bookwise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 768 ratings, while Readr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bookwise or Readr have ads?

Neither Bookwise nor Readr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookwise or Readr?

Bookwise ships an update weekly, and Readr every 3 days. Most recently, Bookwise was updated on October 30, 2026 and Readr on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*