# Bookleap vs Bookgeist

The clearest difference is ads: Bookgeist at none against Bookleap's shown. Bookleap's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookleap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Bookgeist sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookleap | Bookgeist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 101 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pashchenko Volodymyr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824226677) | [Luis Gonzalez Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776335218) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookleap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookleap-book-tracker-tbr/id6748721805)

This app helps readers build consistent reading habits by tracking progress, logging sessions, and setting goals. It allows users to save quotes and notes, view reading history, and organize their personal library. Designed for intentional and organized reading.

**Highlights:** Reading tracker with timer, Reading log for pages and minutes, Reading goals and streaks, Reading stats and insights, Save quotes and notes, Personal library organization, Calendar view of reading history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |


### Bookgeist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookgeist/id6776335216)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookgeist Studio Monthly | $3.90 | per month |
| Bookgeist Studio Yearly | $22.90 | per year |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stamps 20 | $2.90 | one-time |
| Stamps 40 | $3.90 | one-time |
| Movie night | $8.99 | one-time |
| Stamps 100 | $9.90 | one-time |
| Treat me to a book! | $17.90 | one-time |
| Bookgeist Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookleap free?

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

### Is Bookgeist free?

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

### Do Bookleap or Bookgeist have ads?

Bookleap shows ads; Bookgeist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bookleap or Bookgeist?

Bookleap ships an update fortnightly, and Bookgeist fortnightly. Most recently, Bookleap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bookgeist on October 24, 2026.

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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.*