# PCDL vs Pagebound

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCDL at none against Pagebound's 1. PCDL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Pagebound's advantage is ratings volume (526 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pagebound sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. PCDL asks for nothing beyond the download.

PCDL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pagebound has 526 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCDL | Pagebound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcdl/id6748346546/reviews)** | [4.8 (526 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **526** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Portage County District Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825343782) | [Pagebound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835603506) |

## What reviewers say

### PCDL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcdl/id6748346546)

Access your library account, manage checkouts and holds, and renew items. Search the catalog for physical and digital materials, including books, movies, and music. Discover and register for library programs and events.

**Highlights:** Manage library account, View checkouts and holds, Renew items, Search catalog for physical and digital items, Access digital media, Register for library programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pagebound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412)

This app allows users to discuss books in real-time forums tied to specific titles. Earn points and badges for tracking your reading progress and engaging with the community. Organize your reading list, rate books, and connect with fellow readers based on shared literary tastes.

**Highlights:** Book-specific discussion forums, Gamified reading challenges, Points and badge system, Organize TBR lists, Half-star book ratings, Anonymous reader profiles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pagebound Royalty | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Obsessed with the app
- 👍 Amazing and user-friendly UI
- 🤝 Great social features and community
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🎯 Excellent for book tracking and planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific language editions of books

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional spoilers in forums

**Requested features**

- Save reading progress across forums
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PCDL free?

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

### Is Pagebound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PCDL or Pagebound?

PCDL is rated higher. PCDL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pagebound averages 4.8 from 526 ratings.

### Do PCDL or Pagebound have ads?

Neither PCDL nor Pagebound 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.*