# Bookology vs Constant Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Constant Reader at none against Bookology's 4. Constant Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Bookology's advantage is ratings volume (872 vs 14) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookology sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Constant Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bookology against 4.9 for Constant Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookology has 872 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Bookology's written reviews are positive against 100% of Constant Reader's.

Bookology ships an update every 6 days, Constant Reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookology | Constant Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookology-book-tracker/id6747273681/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-reader/id6760911719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **872** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Empty Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468461395) | [Shed Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858129757) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookology-book-tracker/id6747273681)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Book, #121 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps avid readers organize their book collection, track reading progress, and analyze their habits. It offers features like barcode scanning for easy book entry, customizable virtual bookshelves, and a reading timer with lock screen updates. Users can also capture notes, import data from other platforms, and view detailed reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Library management with barcode scanning, Customizable virtual bookshelf, Reading timer with Live Activities, Progress tracking by pages or percentage, Notes, quotes, and reviews, Import from Kindle, Goodreads, and more, Detailed reading statistics

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookology Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Bookology Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Bookology Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Bookology Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Constant Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-reader/id6760911719)

Track your Stephen King reading journey and explore his universe with detailed insights and adaptation information. Unlock themed ranks as you progress through his iconic bibliography. Designed for fans with a private, fast, and simple experience.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Explore King's universe, Unlock themed ranks, Discover book adaptations, Private and fast experience, Stephen King inspired design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookology free?

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

### Is Constant Reader free?

Constant Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bookology or Constant Reader?

Constant Reader is rated higher. Bookology averages 4.8 out of 5 from 872 ratings, while Constant Reader averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Bookology or Constant Reader have ads?

Neither Bookology nor Constant Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookology or Constant Reader?

Bookology ships an update every 6 days, and Constant Reader every 2 days. Most recently, Bookology was updated on October 18, 2026 and Constant Reader on October 16, 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.*