Comparison

Beventi vs The ARC Library

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

Head to head
About

Beventi

Discover book signings, author events, and exclusive signed editions. Pre-order special books and track all your orders and event reminders in one organized place. Enjoy a reader-first experience connecting you directly to the book community.

Highlights
  • Discover book signings and author events
  • Pre-order signed books and exclusives
  • Organize all book orders and updates
  • Easy event book collection with QR code
  • Receive event and order reminders
  • Reader-first book community experience
Features
Currently charting
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The Reader App for Book Events & Signed Editions Beventi connects readers directly to authors, book signings, and exclusive editions, all in one beautifully organized app. Discover upcoming book signings near you or online, preorder signed books and event exclusives, and keep every order, update, and reminder in one place. Whether you’re attending in person or collecting from home, Beventi makes the entire experience effortless. What you can do with Beventi Discover book signings & events Find in-person and virtual book signings, author events, and special releases happening near you or worldwide. Pre-order signed books & exclusives Reserve signed copies, special editions, and event-only exclusives directly from authors and vendors. All your orders, organized Track orders by event or author, view status updates, and access order details anytime. Easy event collection Use your in-app QR code to collect books quickly and smoothly at events — no emails or paperwork needed. Reminders & real-time updates Get notified about event changes, preorder deadlines, order updates, and new releases from authors you follow. Built for readers No distributor clutter. No confusing workflows. Just a clean, reader-first experience designed around books, authors, and events. Beventi is the missing link between readers and the book community. Making discovery, ordering, and collecting signed books simple and enjoyable.

About

The ARC Library

Manage your book review workflow with this comprehensive tool. Track ARCs, deadlines, reading progress, and create polished reviews. Features include detailed statistics, a content creator hub, and a public reader profile.

Highlights
  • Track ARCs by ISBN, title, or barcode
  • Interactive reading calendar with deadlines
  • Detailed reading statistics and analytics
  • Rich text review editor with checklist
  • Content creator hub for social media campaigns
  • Public reader profile for showcasing stats
  • TBR spin wheel and Bingo Challenge
Features
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ARC Library is the all-in-one platform for ARC readers, reviewers, book content creators, and authors. Whether you're keeping an overflowing ARC list under control or running your own ARC campaigns, ARC Library brings your books, deadlines, reviews, teams, campaigns, and reader connections together in one place. FOR READERS TRACK YOUR ARCS Add books by title, ISBN, or barcode and keep track of everything from received to reviewed. Log your reading progress by pages, audio minutes, or percentage, and use reading pace calculations to stay ahead of deadlines. NEVER MISS A DEADLINE See publication dates, review deadlines, PR tasks, and other important dates in your reading calendar. Due-soon alerts help you see what needs your attention next. REVIEW EDITOR Write and save reviews directly in ARC Library. Keep notes and quotes while you read, use structured review prompts, and copy your finished review when you're ready to post. READING STATISTICS Explore detailed statistics covering your ARCs, personal books, reviews, teams, PR activity, ratings, genres, reading habits, and more. SPICE AND SWOON RATINGS Track spice and swoon levels for your books, explore your rating distributions, and filter your library by level. CONTENT CREATOR TOOLS Keep track of cover reveals, release posts, reviews, PR campaigns, and other content across your social channels. YOUR ARC READER PROFILE Create a shareable reader profile featuring your reading activity, reviews, favorite genres, social links, and more. Give authors and publishers a better picture of who you are as a reviewer. DISCOVER NEW OPPORTUNITIES Browse forms shared by authors for ARC applications, teams, campaigns, and other opportunities. TBR TOOLS Not sure what to read next? Use the TBR Spin Wheel, reading challenges, and other tools to make choosing your next book a little more fun. FOR AUTHORS MANAGE YOUR BOOKS Keep your books and their ARC information organized in one place. RUN ARC CAMPAIGNS Create and manage ARC campaigns, organize applications, work with readers, and keep track of your campaign from start to finish. FIND ARC READERS Use the Reader Database to discover readers based on genres, tropes, social platforms, activity, and other information they choose to share. CREATE AND SHARE FORMS Create forms for ARC applications, reader teams, PR campaigns, and more. Share them directly or make them discoverable through the ARC Library Form Catalog. MANAGE YOUR READERS Keep your ARC readers and campaign information organized without relying on scattered spreadsheets, forms, messages, and notes. BUILD YOUR TEAMS Create and manage reader teams and keep the people supporting your books connected to your campaigns. ONE LIBRARY, TWO SIDES OF THE ARC EXPERIENCE ARC Library brings readers and authors together while giving each side the tools they need. Readers get a home for their ARCs, reviews, deadlines, statistics, teams, and content. Authors get tools to manage books, campaigns, applications, readers, and ARC teams. FREE TO START Get started with ARC Library for free, with optional Premium plans unlocking additional tools, customization, statistics, and features. Built by a reader who wanted a better way to manage the beautifully chaotic world of ARCs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://arc-library.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://arc-library.com/privacy

Screenshots

Beventi4 screens
The ARC Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The ARC Library at 100% against Beventi's 0%. The ARC Library also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Beventi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#201 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. The ARC Library sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Beventi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The ARC Library holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The ARC Library has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Beventi's written reviews are positive against 100% of The ARC Library's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beventi ships an update every 5 days, The ARC Library every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Beventi versus The ARC Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeventiThe ARC Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#201 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB105 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperBeventi Pty LtdRomana Adamka

Customer experience

Beventi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

The ARC Library

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Beventi

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The ARC Library

Subscriptions4
  • ARC Addon (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • ARC Library Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • ARC Addon (Yearly)$29.991 Year
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  • ARC Library Premium (yearly)7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Beventi free?
Beventi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The ARC Library free?
The ARC Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Beventi or The ARC Library?
The ARC Library is rated higher. Beventi averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The ARC Library averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Beventi or The ARC Library have ads?
Neither Beventi nor The ARC Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beventi or The ARC Library?
Beventi ships an update every 5 days, and The ARC Library every 9 days. Most recently, Beventi was updated on October 13, 2026 and The ARC Library on October 12, 2026.

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