Bookly vs QuickNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Bookly
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Simplify your reading experience by keeping track of your books, pages read, and current position in one convenient location. Say goodbye to tedious manual bookkeeping! Enjoy customizable bookmark management, including the ability to add quotes. Organize your books however you like! Share your favorite books to friends and social media to recommend what to read next! Bookly is perfect for: - Book lovers who want to keep track of their reading progress in one convenient app. - People who read multiple books at once and want to keep them organized. - Anyone looking for a simple, easy-to-use book saving and progress saver app!
QuickNotes
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QuickNotes โ Books is a private, local-first reading journal designed to make logging what you read fast, simple, and distraction-free. Log books in seconds, track your reading progress, and build a personal reading history that stays entirely on your device. No accounts, no feeds, and no ads. Core Features Log books manually or search public library data for quick autofill Track reading status: Want to Read, Reading, or Finished Record start dates, multiple read sessions, ratings, tags, and notes View your library grouped and filtered by status, author, format, or rating Offline-first design with full data ownership Statistics & Insights Built-in reading stats help you understand your habits over time Pro unlocks advanced statistics, including deeper trends and breakdowns All analytics are generated locally, nothing is sent off your device Privacy by Design No ads No tracking No accounts All data stored locally with optional export and backup QuickNotes โ Books is built for readers who want a calm, focused place to track their reading without distractions or data collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookly at none against QuickNotes's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QuickNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bookly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bookly ships an update every 3 weeks, QuickNotes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bookly | QuickNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaroslav Syubayev | Ryan Bair |
In-app purchases
Bookly
No in-app purchases
QuickNotes
- QuickNotes Books Pro$3.99









