# BookNote vs Lex Reader

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lex Reader at 15.0 against BookNote's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Lex Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BookNote against 4.9 for Lex Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

BookNote ships an update every 2 weeks, Lex Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookNote | Lex Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booknote-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6479373178/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lex-reader/id6757875402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Daszkiewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727903515) | [LexBooks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869433764) |

## What reviewers say

### BookNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booknote-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6479373178)

This app helps you organize your reading, track your progress, and capture your thoughts on books. Set reading goals, log sessions, and save insights to build a reading habit and visualize your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Organize books by status and category, Track reading sessions with timer and page counts, Capture and tag notes with highlights, Build reading habits with streaks and goals, Visualize reading progress and statistics, Import from Goodreads and StoryGraph (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookNote Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| BookNote Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| BookNote Pro – Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |


### Lex Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lex-reader/id6757875402)

This app offers a versatile reading experience for books and audiobooks with customizable modes, extensive library access, and social features. It allows users to import their own content, sync progress across devices, and discover new reads through personalized recommendations and curated shelves.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading modes (scroll, paginated, blitz, bilingual), EPUB, PDF, and MP3 reader/player, Text-to-audio synchronization, Ambient audiobook listening with custom sounds, Extensive library search and personalized recommendations, Import reading data from Goodreads/Storygraph, Create and share custom book shelves, Sync reading progress across devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lex Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Lex Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookNote free?

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

### Is Lex Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookNote or Lex Reader?

Lex Reader is rated higher. BookNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Lex Reader averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do BookNote or Lex Reader have ads?

Neither BookNote nor Lex Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookNote or Lex Reader?

BookNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lex Reader weekly. Most recently, BookNote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Lex Reader on October 7, 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.*