Comparison

Bookinclub vs MLC Library

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Bookinclub

Join book clubs & track reads

About

Bookinclub

Features

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Bookinclub is the social home for readers. Join book clubs, follow live reading events, share quotes with friends, and build the digital library you've always wanted, all in one beautiful app. WHY READERS LOVE BOOKINCLUB • Join Book Clubs : Connect with thousands of readers around shared books and genres. Whether you love classics, fantasy, or self-help, there's a club for you. • Live Reading Events : Attend video discussions hosted by club leaders. Discuss chapters in real time with members from around the world. • Track Your Reading : Build your personal digital library. Set yearly reading goals, mark daily progress, and watch your streak grow. • Share Favorite Quotes : Capture meaningful passages with photo or voice quotes. Share them with your followers or save them privately. • Write Reviews : Rate and review every book you read. Discover what your friends are reading and get personalized recommendations. • Discover Authors : Follow your favorite authors and never miss a release. Browse curated lists from our community. • Create or Lead a Club : Start your own club, host events, and grow your community. Monetize premium clubs with paid memberships. FOR EVERY READER Whether you're a casual reader finishing one book a month, a power reader hitting 100 books a year, or an aspiring book club host, Bookinclub adapts to your reading journey. PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP Upgrade to Bookinclub Premium to unlock unlimited clubs, advanced reading analytics, custom profile frames, and ad-free browsing. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Download Bookinclub today and join a global community of readers who believe books are better together. Questions? Contact us at info@bookinclub.com Privacy Policy: https://bookinclub.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://bookinclub.com/terms

About

MLC Library

Features

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Download the MLC Library app to search the library catalog of Martin Luther College as well as member libraries of the Traverse des Sioux Library System. Search books, place holds, renew loans, and access ebooks and eaudio. To use this app, you need a library card at the MLC Library.

Screenshots

Bookinclub4 screens

MLC Library3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MLC Library at none against Bookinclub's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bookinclub sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MLC Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Bookinclub versus MLC Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Bookinclub	MLC Library
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 10 days	—
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.5	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	128 MB	42 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	BOOKINCLUB LIMITED	Equinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.