Comparison

Grasp E vs Bookward

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grasp E

This e-reader focuses on helping you retain information from books through chapter quizzes and progress tracking. It offers a library of over 1100 free classic titles, designed to make reading a habit that builds lasting knowledge.

Highlights
  • Chapter quizzes for knowledge retention
  • Daily and weekly review quizzes
  • Track reading progress with scores
  • Library of over 1100 free books
  • Focused reader with animated transitions
  • Compounding reading habit builder
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Grasp: Read. Remember. Forever. What if you could actually remember every book you've ever read? Grasp is the e-reader built on a simple promise: the books you finish should stay with you. Not just as a fond memory of "I think I read that one": but as real, lasting knowledge you can recall years later. With over 1100 free books available, you will never run out of classic, engaging books! How it works Read beautiful books: Dive into a curated library of timeless titles, all yours to keep. Get quizzed, get smarter: After every chapter, a short quiz locks in what you just read. Daily and weekly quizzes keep older books fresh in your mind, so nothing fades away. Watch your mind grow: Three live scores track your journey: Page Score: every page you turn, forever Book Score: every book you finish Knowledge Score: every fact you've truly mastered Reading, reimagined: Animated page-turn trails, satisfying sounds, and a clean, focused reader designed to keep you in the flow. Why Grasp? Most reading apps measure how fast you read. Grasp measures how much you actually remember. Every chapter quiz is a tiny checkpoint with your future self: proof that the hours you spent reading weren't just entertainment, but knowledge that will be there when you need it. Whether you're rediscovering classic literature, exploring history, or finally finishing that book you've meant to read for years: Grasp turns reading into a habit that compounds. Start your library. Build your mind. Remember everything. Currently available in the United States. Sign in with Apple or Google to get started.

About

Bookward

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Make room for your next read. Bookward brings together your personal library, reading log, and a nook you can make your own—so every book feels worth returning to. YOUR LIBRARY, IN ORDER Organize books you want to read, are currently reading, have finished, or chose not to finish. Create collections, group series, and save notes, ratings, and rereads. Find your next book in your TBR without losing sight of the stories you already enjoyed. A BOOKSHELF THAT FEELS LIKE YOURS Place books on the shelves, change their order, and personalize your nook with styles and decorations. Use catalog covers or photos of your own books to give each edition a personal look. ADD BOOKS YOUR WAY Search by title, author, or ISBN; scan a barcode; or use the camera to recognize text from a cover or spine. You can also add books manually and import a compatible Goodreads CSV. MAKE MORE TIME TO READ Start a timed reading session or read with no time limit. If you choose, use Screen Time to block selected apps while you read. Set reminders and a daily goal that fits your routine. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Log minutes and pages, explore your reading calendar, and follow your streaks and stats. Set an annual reading challenge and celebrate every finished book. Add or correct past sessions to keep your reading history accurate. YOUR NOOK, BEYOND THE APP Check your current read from widgets and create images to share your bookshelf or progress. Use Bookward as a guest, or sign in with Apple or Google for account features and private cloud backups that you control. Bookward organizes and tracks your reading. It does not provide ebooks or audiobooks to read or listen to. PREMIUM ACCESS Bookward features require a subscription or a lifetime access purchase. Available plans, prices, and any free trial are shown before you confirm. Trials depend on availability and eligibility. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase. Privacy Policy: https://getbookward.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://getbookward.com/terms/ Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Grasp E4 screens
Bookward4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grasp E at none against Bookward's 10. Grasp E also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bookward's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bookward sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Grasp E asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grasp E ships an update every 2 months, Bookward every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Grasp E versus Bookward: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrasp EBookward
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnvizion Software LLCDaniel De Azcarate Munoz

In-app purchases

None

Grasp E

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Bookward

Subscriptions9
  • Bookward Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Bookward Monthly - Trial 3d3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Bookward Weekly$5.997 Days
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  • Bookward Monthly - Trial 7d7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Bookward Annual Special Offer$24.491 Year
  • Annual Rescue - 3 Days Free3 Days trial$24.491 Year
  • Annual Rescue - 7 Days Free7 Days trial$24.491 Year
  • Bookward Annual - Trial 3d3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Bookward Annual - Trial 7d7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bookward Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Grasp E free?
Grasp E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bookward free?
Bookward is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grasp E or Bookward have ads?
Bookward shows ads; Grasp E does not.
Which is updated more often, Grasp E or Bookward?
Grasp E ships an update every 2 months, and Bookward every 5 days. Most recently, Grasp E was updated on November 5, 2026 and Bookward on November 6, 2026.

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