# Bookshelf vs Enchanted Reads

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookshelf at 88% against Enchanted Reads's 0%. Bookshelf also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookshelf sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Enchanted Reads sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookshelf has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Bookshelf's written reviews are positive against 0% of Enchanted Reads's.

Bookshelf ships an update every 2 weeks, Enchanted Reads weekly. Both last shipped on October 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookshelf | Enchanted Reads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-reading-tracker/id6654913138/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-reads/id6760448458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tiago Almeida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764252329) | [Enchanted Reads](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884519000) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-reading-tracker/id6654913138)

Organize your entire reading life, tracking physical books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Set reading goals, log sessions, save quotes, and visualize your progress with detailed statistics and a reading habits heat map. Discover new books and connect with friends.

**Highlights:** Smart book organization with custom shelves, Reading timer and session tracking, Save quotes and notes with OCR, Flexible reading goals and progress tracking, Detailed statistics and insights, Reading habits heat map, Monthly and yearly recaps, Purchase and borrowing logs

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Features | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Features | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium Features | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime (promo) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


### Enchanted Reads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enchanted-reads/id6760448458)

Transform your reading experience with a magical tracker. Log books, monitor progress, organize your library, and gain insights into your reading habits. Features gamified elements, personalized recommendations, and community connection.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress and status, Organize books with custom shelves, Detailed reviews and notes, Reading analytics and reports, Gamified reading with XP and challenges, AI-powered book recommendations, Connect with a reader community

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mage — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Archmage — Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Grand Wizard — Monthly | $22.99 | per month |
| Mage — Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Archmage Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Grand Wizard — Annual | $229.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookshelf free?

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

### Is Enchanted Reads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookshelf or Enchanted Reads?

Bookshelf is rated higher. Bookshelf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Enchanted Reads averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bookshelf or Enchanted Reads have ads?

Neither Bookshelf nor Enchanted Reads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookshelf or Enchanted Reads?

Bookshelf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Enchanted Reads weekly. Most recently, Bookshelf was updated on October 5, 2026 and Enchanted Reads on October 5, 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.*