# TBR Spinner vs Bookadoro

The clearest difference is price: Bookadoro at Free against TBR Spinner's $1.99. Bookadoro also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). TBR Spinner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bookadoro is free to download; TBR Spinner costs $1.99 up front. Bookadoro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TBR Spinner asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TBR Spinner against 5.0 for Bookadoro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

TBR Spinner ships an update every 11 months, Bookadoro every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TBR Spinner | Bookadoro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-spinner/id6748889824/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookadoro-reading-timer/id6762222761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brian Barnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807565206) | [Loki Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611065671) |

## What reviewers say

### TBR Spinner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tbr-spinner/id6748889824)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you conquer your "to be read" pile by randomly selecting your next book with a fun spinning wheel. Easily add books to your digital library, filter by genre or page count, and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Spinning wheel book selection, Digital bookshelf creation, Filter by genre, author, page count, Customizable spin options, iCloud sync across devices, Manual backup and export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookadoro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookadoro-reading-timer/id6762222761)

This app combines a Pomodoro timer with a reading tracker to help users build a consistent reading habit. It logs reading sessions, tracks progress, and offers features like streaks, book tracking, and social challenges to enhance the reading experience.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro reading timer, Reading habit streak tracker, Book catalog and library management, Social reading challenges with friends, Book club features, Detailed reading statistics, Unlockable achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookadoro Plus | $0.99 | per month |
| Bookadoro Plus - Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| 3 Streak Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stats Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TBR Spinner free?

TBR Spinner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bookadoro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TBR Spinner or Bookadoro?

TBR Spinner and Bookadoro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do TBR Spinner or Bookadoro have ads?

Neither TBR Spinner nor Bookadoro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TBR Spinner or Bookadoro?

TBR Spinner ships an update every 11 months, and Bookadoro every 2 days. Most recently, TBR Spinner was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bookadoro on November 5, 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.*