# BookPine vs Bookspark

BookPine and Bookspark both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Bookspark's written reviews are positive against 29% of BookPine's. BookPine's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 2) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookPine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

Bookspark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPine has 73 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of BookPine's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bookspark's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookPine | Bookspark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookpine-book-tracker-and-stats/id6739737366/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookspark-book-tracker/id6801110300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 101 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devpri SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679575613) | [Workit Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570096204) |

## What reviewers say

### BookPine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookpine-book-tracker-and-stats/id6739737366)

Track your reading journey with detailed stats, custom lists, and reading goals. Easily import your library from other platforms and discover ambient sounds for focused reading. Share your progress and connect with a community of book lovers.

**Highlights:** Detailed reading stats and insights, Custom lists and shelves for organization, Personalized reading goals and challenges, Import from Goodreads, StoryGraph, LibraryThing, Ambient sounds for focused reading, Social features to follow friends and share reviews, Transaction log for borrowed, lent, or purchased books

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookPine Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| BookPine Pro | $49.99 | per year |


### 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 BookPine free?

BookPine 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, BookPine or Bookspark?

Bookspark is rated higher. BookPine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Bookspark averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BookPine or Bookspark have ads?

Neither BookPine nor Bookspark shows ads.

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

BookPine ships an update weekly, and Bookspark weekly. Most recently, BookPine was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bookspark on October 25, 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.*