# Bardley vs Sherlock Reviews

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sherlock Reviews at none against Bardley's 1. Sherlock Reviews also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Bardley's advantage is device support. On price, rating and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bardley sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sherlock Reviews asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bardley against 5.0 for Sherlock Reviews. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bardley | Sherlock Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardley/id6747647606/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-reviews/id6760743406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Poirier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781602385) | [Jon Sherlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886044120) |

## What reviewers say

### Bardley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bardley/id6747647606)

An audiobook player designed for privacy, allowing users to own their books and enjoy them without tracking or subscriptions. It offers powerful tools for organization, metadata enrichment, and a distraction-free listening experience.

**Highlights:** Privacy-first design with zero data collection, Instant metadata search from multiple sources, Built-in PDF companion viewer, Advanced series organization and tracking, Enhanced listening experience with variable speed and smart timer, Professional library management with various import and sorting options, Accessibility features including VoiceOver support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


### Sherlock Reviews

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherlock-reviews/id6760743406)

This app allows users to rate movies and TV shows across five detailed categories or with a quick score. It helps track watchlists, discover top-rated content, and see what friends are watching. Users can also create curated lists and view their complete watch history.

**Highlights:** Rate films with 5-category breakdown, Quick score rating option, Track watchlist and favorites, Follow friends and see their activity, Browse top-rated films and reviews, Create custom movie lists, View full watch history

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bardley free?

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

### Is Sherlock Reviews free?

Sherlock Reviews is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bardley or Sherlock Reviews?

Bardley and Sherlock Reviews are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

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