# Margins vs Bookspark

Margins and Bookspark both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Margins's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bookspark's. Margins also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 2) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). Bookspark's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Margins sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Bookspark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Margins against 5.0 for Bookspark. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Margins has 20K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of Bookspark's.

Margins ships an update every 4 days, Bookspark weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Margins | Bookspark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/margins-book-tracker/id6737528718/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookspark-book-tracker/id6801110300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 115 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paratext Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724586882) | [Workit Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570096204) |

## What reviewers say

### Margins

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Book, #186 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


### Bookspark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookspark-book-tracker/id6801110300)

This app helps you build a reading habit by tracking your progress, logging reading sessions, and saving memorable quotes. It offers a calm, personal experience without social pressure or competition. Organize your library, set goals, and visualize your reading journey.

**Highlights:** Track current, finished, and TBR books, Organize books into personal lists, Time focused reading sessions, Save memorable passages as Spark Cards, Set annual reading goals, Visualize reading streaks and insights

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookspark Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Bookspark Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Bookspark Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Margins free?

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

### Is Bookspark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Margins or Bookspark?

Bookspark is rated higher. Margins averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Bookspark averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Margins or Bookspark have ads?

Neither Margins nor Bookspark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Margins or Bookspark?

Margins ships an update every 4 days, and Bookspark weekly. Most recently, Margins was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bookspark on October 31, 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.*