# TumTumRead vs Cat's Library

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat's Library at every 4 days against TumTumRead's fortnightly. Cat's Library also leads on ratings volume (44 vs 6). TumTumRead's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (96% vs 87%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TumTumRead sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cat's Library sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TumTumRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat's Library has 44 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of TumTumRead's written reviews are positive against 87% of Cat's Library's.

TumTumRead ships an update fortnightly, Cat's Library every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TumTumRead | Cat's Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumtumread/id6745096972/reviews)** | [4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-library-book-tracker/id6752113848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | **95.7% of reviews** | 86.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuseong Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763773302) | [Lo-Fi Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796905768) |

## What reviewers say

### TumTumRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tumtumread/id6745096972)

Easily save favorite passages from books using your camera or by entering page numbers. Add personal notes, organize your reading list, and share or export your collected passages.

**Highlights:** Capture passages with camera, Add personal notes and reflections, Organize personal bookshelf, Copy and share passages, Export collection as CSV

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Support 1 USD | $0.49 | one-time |
| Support 4 USD | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support 7 USD | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plus Membership | $29.99 | one-time |


### Cat's Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cats-library-book-tracker/id6752113848)

Enhance your reading journey with a charming companion. Track your progress, organize your library, and collect favorite quotes. Customize your reading space and share your literary adventures with friends.

**Highlights:** Reading timer with cat companion, Organize books by status, Barcode book registration, Quote collection with OCR, Social bookshelf sharing, Customizable cat outfits and room themes, Reading recap and statistics

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Book Butler Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Book Butler Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Book Butler Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Coin Pack - 100 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Coin Pack - 500 | $6.49 | one-time |
| Coin Pack - 1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Book Butler Lifetime Subs | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TumTumRead free?

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

### Is Cat's Library free?

Cat's Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TumTumRead or Cat's Library?

TumTumRead is rated higher. TumTumRead averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Cat's Library averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do TumTumRead or Cat's Library have ads?

Both TumTumRead and Cat's Library show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TumTumRead or Cat's Library?

TumTumRead ships an update fortnightly, and Cat's Library every 4 days. Most recently, TumTumRead was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cat's Library on October 30, 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.*