Comparison

Booksmark'd vs Volumes

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

Head to head
About

Booksmark'd

Features
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Booksmark'd is your intelligent personal libraryβ€”built for readers who want more than just a list. With seamless iCloud syncing, Booksbook'd keeps your collection updated across all your devices, so your books are always with you. Whether you’re a passionate reader, a student, or a casual book lover, this app helps you catalog every book you read, lend, or plan to readβ€”beautifully. Core Features: β€’ iCloud Sync: Your data stays secure, private, and always up-to-date. β€’ Custom Book Entries: Save titles, authors, cover images, and your own notes. β€’ Comments & Reactions: Leave thoughts on each book and see others’ input. β€’ Emoji Reactions: React with expressive iconsβ€”beyond just likes and dislikes. β€’ Lending Tracker: Know who you loaned books to and when they’re due. β€’ Reminders & Emails: Send reminders to borrowers directly from the app. β€’ Profile Customization: Add your name, profile image, and personalize your library view. β€’ Dark Mode & Themes: Designed to adapt to your environment and style. Whether you’re growing a digital bookshelf, sharing insights with fellow readers, or simply organizing your literary life, Booksbook'd is the elegant solution you’ve been waiting for.

About

Volumes

This app helps you track, rate, and reflect on the books you read, building a personal library. It offers personalized reading recommendations based on your history and can import existing reading lists. Discover new titles with a comprehensive book catalog and keep your reading life backed up.

Highlights
  • Track books read
  • Rate and reflect on books
  • Personalized reading recommendations
  • Import existing reading lists
  • Comprehensive book catalog
  • iCloud backup
Features
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Volumes is a reading companion for thoughtful readers. Track the books you read, rate them, and reflect on what stayed with you. Over time you'll build a personal library that becomes richer with every entry. Next Read β€” Recommendations that tell you why β€” Volumes draws on the books you've loved, rated, and written about to suggest what to read next. Every recommendation includes a short note explaining the connection, helping you discover books that genuinely fit your taste. Bring your reading list with you β€” Already keep a list in Notes, a spreadsheet, or somewhere else? Paste it in and Volumes will magically import it, matching each title with cover art and preserving your ratings and notes. Your library starts full, not empty. Your reading history, all in one place β€” Keep track of the books you've read, revisit old favourites, and remember what you thought years later. Notes and reflections are surfaced throughout your library, turning your reading history into something personal and lasting. A complete book catalog, built in β€” Search across more than 40 million books, with beautiful cover art and rich metadata. Quickly add books to your library without manually entering titles or authors. Yours forever β€” Your library is backed up to iCloud and stays private. A lifelong record of your reading life that grows more meaningful over time.

Screenshots

Booksmark'd4 screens
Volumes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Booksmark'd at 17.6 against Volumes's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 6 level
Booksmark'd versus Volumes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBooksmark'dVolumes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRick TwillingJacob Ruiz

In-app purchases

None

Booksmark'd

No in-app purchases

None

Volumes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Booksmark'd free?
Booksmark'd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Volumes free?
Volumes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Booksmark'd or Volumes have ads?
Neither Booksmark'd nor Volumes shows ads.

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