# BKLYN Library vs bookworm

The clearest difference is rating: bookworm at 5.0 against BKLYN Library's 4.2. bookworm also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). BKLYN Library's advantage is ratings volume (104 vs 10) and chart position (#202 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

bookworm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BKLYN Library has 104 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of BKLYN Library's written reviews are positive against 100% of bookworm's.

BKLYN Library ships an update every 5 months, bookworm every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BKLYN Library | bookworm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bklyn-library/id6714283658/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-your-reading-ranked/id6779045683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **104** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#202** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brooklyn Public Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159769406) | [Lucas Abroms](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779045685) |

## What reviewers say

### BKLYN Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bklyn-library/id6714283658)

**Currently charting:** #202 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access and manage your library account from your mobile device. Browse physical and digital collections, manage checkouts and holds, and utilize mobile checkout features. The app also supports managing multiple library cards.

**Highlights:** Browse physical and digital collections, Manage checkouts and holds, Mobile checkout, Manage multiple library cards, Create booklists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Efficient mobile checkout
- 💡 Scan ISBN barcode to find books
- 💡 Digital library card
- 👍 Great for placing holds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 App becomes slow and unusable
- 🐛 Requires frequent re-downloads
- 🐛 Blank screen or loading issues
- 🐛 Books disappear from checkouts/holds

**Reported bugs**

- App broken, page blank, books overdue
- App stops working after a while, needs re-download
- Mobile checkout involves buffering
- Constantly signing out, need to re-enter details
- Added accounts disappear after re-login

**Requested features**

- Bring back location finder with hours
- Keep users logged in
- Improve branch hours/closures display
- Allow offline access to library card


### bookworm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworm-your-reading-ranked/id6779045683)

Track, rank, and discover books with friends. Organize your reading lists, capture thoughts, and set reading goals. Connect with a community to see what others are reading and find new favorites based on your taste.

**Highlights:** Rank books (Loved, Liked, OK), Build custom reading lists, Add notes and reviews, Set reading goals and streaks, Import Goodreads shelves, Follow friends' reading activity, Create book clubs, Personalized recommendations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BKLYN Library free?

BKLYN Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is bookworm free?

bookworm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BKLYN Library or bookworm?

bookworm is rated higher. BKLYN Library averages 4.2 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while bookworm averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do BKLYN Library or bookworm have ads?

Neither BKLYN Library nor bookworm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BKLYN Library or bookworm?

BKLYN Library ships an update every 5 months, and bookworm every 2 weeks. Most recently, BKLYN Library was updated on October 30, 2026 and bookworm on October 24, 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.*