# BookPath vs OpenBookshelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookPath at none against OpenBookshelf's 1. BookPath also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenBookshelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BookPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BookPath | OpenBookshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookpath/id6748029962/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openbookshelf-book-tracker/id6759491266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derek Joseph Lorenzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823973136) | [Jared Floersch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875435683) |

## What reviewers say

### BookPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookpath/id6748029962)

This app provides a private digital journal for readers to track their literary journey. Log books, record reading status, and capture personal reflections like quotes, character thoughts, and reviews in a distraction-free environment.

**Highlights:** Personal book collection, Reading status tracking, Custom notes for each book, Minimalist interface, Visual library with parallax effects, Private, on-device storage

**In-app purchases:** none


### OpenBookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openbookshelf-book-tracker/id6759491266)

Organize your reading list with a clean, focused book tracker. Easily search millions of titles, import your history from other platforms, and sync across devices without ads or subscriptions. Focus solely on your books.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Search millions of books, Import from Goodreads, Sync across devices, No ads or subscriptions, Organize reading lists

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookPath free?

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

### Is OpenBookshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookPath or OpenBookshelf?

BookPath and OpenBookshelf are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do BookPath or OpenBookshelf have ads?

Neither BookPath nor OpenBookshelf shows ads.

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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.*