# Pagebound vs LitList

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pagebound at 530 against LitList's 1. LitList's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pagebound sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and LitList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LitList holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pagebound has 530 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Pagebound's written reviews are positive against 100% of LitList's.

Pagebound ships an update fortnightly, LitList weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pagebound | LitList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litlist-reading-tracker/id6760516248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **530** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 64 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pagebound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835603506) | [merakistorms](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884790184) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LitList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litlist-reading-tracker/id6760516248)

Organize your reading life with this app. Track books, rate spice, tag tropes, and discover new reads tailored to your taste. Features include audiobook support, smart search, and social reading with friends.

**Highlights:** Log reading status and streaks, Audiobook tracking, Smart library search and filtering, Trope and spice tagging, Personalized book recommendations, Buddy reads and social sharing, Goodreads library import

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LitList Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| LitList Plus Annual | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pagebound free?

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

### Is LitList free?

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

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

LitList is rated higher. Pagebound averages 4.8 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while LitList averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pagebound or LitList have ads?

Neither Pagebound nor LitList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pagebound or LitList?

Pagebound ships an update fortnightly, and LitList weekly. Most recently, Pagebound was updated on November 8, 2026 and LitList 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.*