# Bookflow vs BookStates

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookStates at 89% against Bookflow's 0%. BookStates also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BookStates sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookflow ships an update every 6 days, BookStates every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookflow | BookStates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookstates-book-tracker/id6745275609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OMER ASLAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792492953) | [ADIT GUPTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073972351) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookflow-your-library/id6741000384)

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookflow Pro - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Bookflow Pro - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### BookStates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookstates-book-tracker/id6745275609)

This app helps you track your reading progress, discover new books, and build reading habits. It offers AI-powered insights, personalized stats, and easy book cataloging. Unlock advanced features with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Discover new books, AI-powered summaries, Build reading habits, Reading statistics, Instant book cataloging

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookStates Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| BookStates Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookflow free?

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

### Is BookStates free?

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

### Do Bookflow or BookStates have ads?

Neither Bookflow nor BookStates shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookflow or BookStates?

Bookflow ships an update every 6 days, and BookStates every 10 days. Most recently, Bookflow was updated on November 8, 2026 and BookStates on November 8, 2026.

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