Comparison

Bookology vs Folio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bookology

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
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Bookology is a reading tracker and analytics app. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted bookworm, it helps you organize your library, track your progress, and build a lifelong reading habit with ease. [Library Management] - Quickly add books via barcode scanning, online search, or manual entry - Track reading status: Want to Read, Reading, Finished, Abandoned, On Hold - Organize your collection with custom booklists - Support for categories and series management [Visual Bookshelf] - Skeuomorphic bookshelf with spine and cover display modes - Customize decorations and ornaments to create your own reading space - Sync shelves and lists across devices via the cloud [Reading Timer] - Dedicated reading timer that automatically logs each session - Supports Live Activities for real-time lock screen updates - Start / pause / resume without breaking your tracking - Literary Clock: shows excerpts from literature based on the current time - Add countdown timers to stay focused and goal-oriented [Progress Tracking] - Log progress by pages or percentage - Reading calendar for a clear daily overview [Notes & Reflection] - Capture quotes, thoughts - Support for images and export - Write reviews and rate books - Daily note review: rediscover past notes with a curated daily selection [Multi-Platform Import] - Import notes from Kindle, Apple Books, WeRead, and DiMo Reader - Import your library from Goodreads - Automatic deduplication [Reading Stats & Insights] - Analyze reading time and session patterns - Track formats: print, eBook, audiobook - Monthly and yearly reading summaries - Annual book showcase - Most-read books statistics [Widgets] - Home screen widgets for quick progress tracking - Reading streak widget to help maintain your habit [Bookology Pro] - Cloud backup and cross-device sync - Unlimited booklists - Advanced stats and historical data - Unlimited reading session logs - Full access to bookshelf decorations - Goodreads library import - Continuous access to future Pro features Bookology is dedicated to being your best reading companion, exploring the joy of reading together with you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://empty.mt/privacy_policy_bookology

About

Folio

Features
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Folio is the calm, beautiful home for your reading life. Track every book, build a daily reading streak, and watch a year of pages turn into a story worth keeping. Whether you're a one-book-a-month reader or racing through a series, Folio makes the habit feel effortless — and a little bit magical. TRACK WHAT YOU READ • Log reading sessions in seconds — pages, minutes, or audiobooks • Add books instantly by scanning the barcode, or search any title • Organize your shelf: currently reading, finished, and your TBR pile BUILD A READING HABIT • Keep a daily streak going — with freeze protection for the days life gets busy • Set a yearly book goal and a daily page goal that fit your pace • Gentle reminders nudge you back to your book, never nag A JOURNAL FOR YOUR THOUGHTS • Save favorite quotes and reflections as you read • Turn any quote into a beautiful shareable card • Look back on what moved you, book by book YOUR YEAR IN BOOKS • Folio Wrapped turns your reading into stunning year-in-review stats • See pages read, reading days, your busiest months, and more • A reading heatmap that fills in as your year unfolds BEAUTIFUL BY DESIGN • A warm, paper-inspired interface made for book lovers • Full dark mode for late-night chapters • Your real book covers, everywhere you look YOUR DATA IS YOURS • Export your full library and reading history anytime — free, no lock-in • Import a backup to move or restore your shelf • Optional sign-in to sync across devices FOLIO+ Go further with Folio+: • Unlimited books on your shelf • Pace & finish-date projections — know when you'll turn the last page • Deeper Wrapped insights into your reading life Try Folio+ free for 3 days, then $4.99/month or $39.99/year (save ~33%). Start free and upgrade anytime. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Happy reading. — Questions or ideas? We read every one — reach us right inside the app under Settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bookology4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Bookology at #137 against Folio's unranked. Folio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bookology sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Folio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Bookology versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookologyFolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (872 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings872 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmpty StudioDylan Ezzell

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bookology

Subscriptions3
  • Bookology Pro$5.991 Month
  • Bookology Pro$24.991 Year
  • Bookology Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bookology Pro Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

Folio

Subscriptions2
  • Folio+ Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Folio+ Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Bookology free?
Bookology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookology or Folio have ads?
Neither Bookology nor Folio shows ads.

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