# Yaread vs BookWorm

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Yaread at 350 against BookWorm's 3. Yaread also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). BookWorm's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yaread sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BookWorm sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BookWorm holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yaread has 350 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Yaread ships an update fortnightly, BookWorm every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yaread | BookWorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaread/id6615067308/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reading-tracker/id6761390761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **350** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) | [Adam Markocki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859270013) |

## What reviewers say

### Yaread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yaread/id6615067308)

Explore a vast library of digital stories focusing on romance, werewolves, vampires, and other popular genres. Enjoy regular chapter updates and personalized reading settings. Discover curated selections and recommendations from talented authors worldwide.

**Highlights:** Romance and supernatural online novels, Explore popular genre narratives, Stories by international authors, Customizable reading environment, Handpicked lists and recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $4.99 Membership/Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| $9.99 Membership/Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| $19.99 Membership/Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Week | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| $29.99 Membership/Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/2 Months | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| $49.99 Membership/3 Months | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| $49.99 Membership/Month | $49.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| $99.99 Membership/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| $99.99 Membership/Month | $99.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Year | $199.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### BookWorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-reading-tracker/id6761390761)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by tracking books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Set daily goals, maintain reading streaks, and visualize your progress with a unique calendar. It offers effortless book addition, customizable themes, and cross-device synchronization.

**Highlights:** Track books, ebooks, and audiobooks, Set and achieve daily reading goals, Maintain reading streaks, Visualize progress with a reading calendar, Add books via search or barcode scan, Customizable themes (Light, Dark, Retro), Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookWorm Pro – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BookWorm Pro – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| An espresso | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coffee & croissant | $4.99 | one-time |
| A week of coffee | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yaread free?

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

### Is BookWorm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yaread or BookWorm?

BookWorm is rated higher. Yaread averages 4.4 out of 5 from 350 ratings, while BookWorm averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Yaread or BookWorm have ads?

Neither Yaread nor BookWorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yaread or BookWorm?

Yaread ships an update fortnightly, and BookWorm every 5 days. Most recently, Yaread was updated on September 28, 2026 and BookWorm on September 19, 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.*