# Bookstar vs Lenticule

The clearest difference is device support: Lenticule at 3 against Bookstar's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookstar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Lenticule sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookstar ships an update every 5 days, Lenticule weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookstar | Lenticule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenticule-comic-book-reader/id6760845293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anatolii Malynovskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726698367) | [Zdravko Nikolovski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877892566) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookstar-learn-english/id6745258930)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Six Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |


### Lenticule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lenticule-comic-book-reader/id6760845293)

This app offers an advanced comic and manga reading experience with features like guided panel reading, right-to-left mode, and customizable color options. It integrates with cloud storage for library management and can even scan physical comics.

**Highlights:** Guided panel reading, Right-to-left manga mode, Customizable color modes, Cloud library integration (Dropbox, OneDrive), Physical comic scanning, Spatial 3D depth effect, TV & Glasses Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookstar free?

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

### Is Lenticule free?

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

### Do Bookstar or Lenticule have ads?

Neither Bookstar nor Lenticule shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookstar or Lenticule?

Bookstar ships an update every 5 days, and Lenticule weekly. Most recently, Bookstar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lenticule on October 24, 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.*