Typesetter vs DiscernApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Typesetter
Organize your reading list, track books you're currently reading, and save important notes and takeaways. Review all your past books and their associated notes in a dedicated section.
- Add books to future reading list
- Track currently reading books
- Record important takeaways
- Save facts from books
- Review past books and notes
- Organize reading library
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Typesetter is a simple app to keep track of what you are reading, and remember important takeaways from each book you finish. Start by adding the books you want to read in the future to your Bookshelf. Then move the books to the currently reading section where you can record important take aways and facts as you read. Finally move them to the Notes tab where all your past books with their notes can be reviewed.
DiscernApp
Discover your next favorite book and connect with friends over literature. This app lets you see what your friends are reading, share discussions, and receive personalized reading suggestions. It also supports local bookstores.
- Track friends' reading habits
- Discuss favorite books
- Get personalized recommendations
- Support local bookstores
- Discover new reads
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Support local bookstores and discover your next great read! Discern is an app that helps you keep track of what your friends are reading, discuss your favorite books, and get personalized recommendations on what you should read next.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Typesetter at 5.0 against DiscernApp's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Typesetter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Typesetter ships an update every 3 weeks, DiscernApp every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Typesetter | DiscernApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Michael Taciuk | Jennelle Nystrom |
Customer experience
Typesetter
DiscernApp
In-app purchases
Typesetter
No in-app purchases
DiscernApp
No in-app purchases
