PuRead vs Bookmarkd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PuRead
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PuRead is a clean, lightweight book reader designed to help you read books comfortably, discover great content, and keep your personal library in one place. DISCOVER GREAT BOOKS: Explore a free ebook library filled with timeless classics and influential works. Find new favorites through recommendations, popular books, and easy-to-browse categories. SHORT READS, BIG IDEAS: Quicks offers short stories, interesting knowledge, illustrated reads, brain teasers, and other engaging content you can enjoy in just a few minutes. READ YOUR OWN BOOKS: Import books from your device and use PuRead as an EPUB reader or PDF book reader while enjoying a focused reading interface that keeps unnecessary controls out of the way. READ FROM CLOUD DRIVE: Connect your cloud drive to download books and continue reading across phones and tablets. Reading progress and bookmarks can be stored securely in your own cloud and synced across your devices. OFFLINE READING: Enjoy offline reading anywhere, even without an internet connection. PuRead works as a convenient offline reader for downloaded and imported books. PRIVATE BY DESIGN: Your personal reading materials stay on your device rather than being uploaded elsewhere. Imported and downloaded books remain private, giving you the convenience of a modern ebook reader without giving up control of your personal library. PuRead delivers a refined reading experience designed to be a simple, reliable companion for everyday reading.
Bookmarkd
Manage your reading life with this app. Easily add books by searching, scanning, or manual entry. Organize your collection, track progress, and view reading statistics. Enjoy a modern, private, and ad-free experience.
- Personal library creation
- Book search and barcode scanning
- Customizable shelves
- Reading progress and goal tracking
- Detailed reading statistics
- Dark mode support
- Local storage for privacy
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Bookmarkd is your all-in-one iOS app for tracking, discovering, and organizing your reading life. Effortlessly build your personal library by searching millions of books, scanning barcodes, or adding titles manually. Organize your collection with customizable shelves, track your reading progress and goals, and dive into detailed stats that reveal your habits and favorite authors. With a modern, intuitive design, support for dark mode, and privacy-first local storage, Bookmarkd makes managing your books simple and enjoyable. No ads—just a seamless reading companion designed to help you read more, remember more, and enjoy your literary journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookmarkd at none against PuRead's 3. Bookmarkd also leads on ads (none vs shown). PuRead's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. PuRead sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bookmarkd asks for nothing beyond the download.
PuRead ships an update fortnightly, Bookmarkd every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PuRead | Bookmarkd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Qiuhang Tan | Jordan Reeg |
In-app purchases
PuRead
- 7 Days Full Access$0.29
- 30 Days Full Access$0.99
- 90 Days Full Access$1.99
Bookmarkd
No in-app purchases
