# Margins vs TBR Spinner

The clearest difference is price: Margins at Free against TBR Spinner's $1.99. Margins also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (20K vs 1). TBR Spinner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, review sentiment, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Margins is free to download; TBR Spinner costs $1.99 up front. Margins sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TBR Spinner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Margins against 5.0 for TBR Spinner. 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. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Margins's written reviews are positive against 100% of TBR Spinner's.

Margins ships an update every 4 days, TBR Spinner every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Margins | TBR Spinner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-spinner/id6748889824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #50 | **#26** |
| Size | 135 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paratext Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724586882) | [Brian Barnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807565206) |

## What reviewers say

### Margins

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

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading habits, discover new books through unique vibe-based searches, and block distracting apps to focus on your reading. This app offers a beautifully designed interface to curate your library, connect with friends, and manage book clubs.

**Highlights:** Log books, series, and authors, Track reading goals and streaks, Search books by mood and vibe, Block distracting apps, Customize book covers and library, Connect with friends and book clubs, Import from Goodreads and other platforms

**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


### TBR Spinner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-spinner/id6748889824)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you conquer your "to be read" pile by randomly selecting your next book with a fun spinning wheel. Easily add books to your digital library, filter by genre or page count, and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Spinning wheel book selection, Digital bookshelf creation, Filter by genre, author, page count, Customizable spin options, iCloud sync across devices, Manual backup and export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Margins free?

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

### Is TBR Spinner free?

TBR Spinner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Margins or TBR Spinner?

TBR Spinner is rated higher. Margins averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while TBR Spinner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Margins or TBR Spinner have ads?

Neither Margins nor TBR Spinner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Margins or TBR Spinner?

Margins ships an update every 4 days, and TBR Spinner every 11 months. Most recently, Margins was updated on November 13, 2026 and TBR Spinner on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Margins or TBR Spinner?

Margins currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and TBR Spinner at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*