# Margins vs Random Book

The clearest difference is rating: Margins at 4.9 against Random Book's 2.0. Margins also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 1) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). Random Book's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Margins sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Random Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

Margins holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Margins has 20K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Margins | Random Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-book-book-picker/id6743449027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Paratext Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724586882) | [CAN EMRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784215011) |

## What reviewers say

### Margins

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Book, #152 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you discover, track, and share your reading journey. It offers detailed tracking options, customizable features, and powerful search capabilities. Stay focused on your reading goals with built-in tools to minimize distractions.

**Highlights:** Half-star ratings, Track recommendations, Customizable book covers, Fuzzy date tracking, Advanced book search, Reading goals, Reading timer, Distraction blocking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔍 Helpful search and recommendation features
- 📚 Comprehensive book tracking capabilities
- 🔄 Smooth import from Goodreads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing books in the database
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔒 Concerns about using phone number for sign-up
- 🔢 Lack of social features and community

**Reported bugs**

- Reading time not saving correctly
- Inability to delete or edit books from lists
- Inconsistent behavior when importing data from Goodreads

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track page progress and percentage read
- Implement a profile system with custom avatars and bios
- Introduce a social feed to share reading activity with friends
- Add more advanced statistics and reading analytics


### Random Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-book-book-picker/id6743449027)

Struggling to find your next read? This app offers random book recommendations across a wide range of categories, from popular titles to hidden gems. Discover new stories tailored to your mood and interests with just a tap.

**Highlights:** Random book recommendations, Discover books by category, Popular and bestseller lists, Wide range of genres, Easy-to-use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Margins free?

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

### Is Random Book free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Margins or Random Book?

Margins is rated higher. Margins averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Random Book averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Margins or Random Book have ads?

Neither Margins nor Random Book shows ads.

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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.*