# StoryStack vs BookSlayer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StoryStack at 43% against BookSlayer's 0%. StoryStack also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). BookSlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryStack sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BookSlayer sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StoryStack holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryStack has 54 ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of BookSlayer's.

StoryStack ships an update every 10 days, BookSlayer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryStack | BookSlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storystack-tbr-book-tracker/id6745990061/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookslayer/id6751204622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Astralab Studios, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732231934) | [Steven Heuzinkveld](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833969157) |

## 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 |


### BookSlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookslayer/id6751204622)

Organize your reading, track progress, and discover new indie authors with this reader-focused app. Features include custom notes, reading challenges, and shareable progress reports. Enjoy a streamlined experience with no login required.

**Highlights:** Customized reading challenges, Shareable progress tracking, Indie author discovery, Organize books by status, Save custom notes and quotes, Monthly wrap-up reports, Night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Word Warrior | $0.99 | one-time |
| Page Pounder | $1.99 | one-time |
| Novel Nomad | $2.99 | one-time |
| Book Blitzer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tome Tamer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Narrative Ninja | $19.99 | one-time |
| Story Slayer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Library Legend | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryStack free?

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

### Is BookSlayer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StoryStack or BookSlayer?

StoryStack is rated higher. StoryStack averages 4.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while BookSlayer averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do StoryStack or BookSlayer have ads?

BookSlayer shows ads; StoryStack does not.

### Which is updated more often, StoryStack or BookSlayer?

StoryStack ships an update every 10 days, and BookSlayer fortnightly. Most recently, StoryStack was updated on October 23, 2026 and BookSlayer 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.*