# Chapter vs Book Nova

Chapter and Book Nova are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Chapter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Book Nova sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chapter ships an update fortnightly, Book Nova weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chapter | Book Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diego Frias Nerio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774347561) | [Ana Maria Gutierrez Moyano Alfaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837880599) |

## What reviewers say

### Chapter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapter/id6737006780)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Chapter Premium Quarterly | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Chapter Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### Book Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-nova-book-tracker-and-log/id6752571289)

This app transforms reading into a fun, visual challenge by tracking the physical height of books read. It serves as a comprehensive reading journal, offering detailed stats, goal setting, and achievement badges to motivate users and organize their personal libraries.

**Highlights:** Track book height for reading challenges, Log read, want-to-read, and currently reading books, Rate and review books, Detailed reading statistics by genre and language, Set visible reading goals, Earn reading achievement badges, Organize digital library and TBR lists

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Book Nova Premium Monthly Plus | $6.99 | per month |
| Book Nova Premium Annual – Promo | $24.99 | per year |
| Book Nova Premium – Exclusive Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Book Nova Premium Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Book Nova Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chapter free?

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

### Is Book Nova free?

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

### Do Chapter or Book Nova have ads?

Both Chapter and Book Nova show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chapter or Book Nova?

Chapter ships an update fortnightly, and Book Nova weekly. Most recently, Chapter was updated on September 9, 2026 and Book Nova on September 22, 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.*