# StoryStack vs TBR Spinner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TBR Spinner at 100% against StoryStack's 43%. TBR Spinner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). StoryStack's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

StoryStack is free to download; TBR Spinner costs $1.99 up front. StoryStack sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. TBR Spinner asks for nothing beyond the download.

TBR Spinner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryStack has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of StoryStack's written reviews are positive against 100% of TBR Spinner's.

StoryStack ships an update every 10 days, TBR Spinner every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryStack | TBR Spinner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storystack-tbr-book-tracker/id6745990061/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-spinner/id6748889824/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 100 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astralab Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732231934) | [Brian Barnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807565206) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storystack-tbr-book-tracker/id6745990061)

Organize your reading list, track progress, and discover new books with smart recommendations. Features include a digital bookshelf, reading timer, and shareable review cards. Perfect for avid readers and BookTok enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Smart book organization, AI book recommendations, Reading progress tracking, Shareable review cards, Advanced reading analytics, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $79.99 | one-time |


### TBR Spinner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-spinner/id6748889824)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you conquer your "to be read" pile by randomly selecting your next book with a fun spinning wheel. Easily add books to your digital library, filter by genre or page count, and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Spinning wheel book selection, Digital bookshelf creation, Filter by genre, author, page count, Customizable spin options, iCloud sync across devices, Manual backup and export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryStack free?

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

### Is TBR Spinner free?

TBR Spinner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StoryStack or TBR Spinner?

TBR Spinner is rated higher. StoryStack averages 4.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while TBR Spinner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StoryStack or TBR Spinner have ads?

Neither StoryStack nor TBR Spinner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StoryStack or TBR Spinner?

StoryStack ships an update every 10 days, and TBR Spinner every 11 months. Most recently, StoryStack was updated on October 15, 2026 and TBR Spinner on October 6, 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.*