# BookQuest vs Chugs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookQuest at 60% against Chugs's 0%. BookQuest also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Chugs's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Chugs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BookQuest holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookQuest has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BookQuest's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chugs's.

BookQuest ships an update every 2 weeks, Chugs every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookQuest | Chugs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookquest-reading-tracker/id6751550021/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chugs-reading-tracker-and-log/id6755896899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leanne Calderwood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804664598) | [Serhat Andic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802031276) |

## What reviewers say

### BookQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookquest-reading-tracker/id6751550021)

Gamify your reading with rewards, streaks, and challenges to conquer your book list. Track progress, earn coins, unlock achievements, and compete with friends. Features an AI companion for book discussions and quizzes.

**Highlights:** Track reading time and pages, Set daily and yearly reading goals, Earn coins and unlock achievements, AI companion for book discussions, AI-generated chapter quizzes, Detailed reading statistics, Compete with friends on leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookQuest Pro - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| BookQuest Pro - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


### Chugs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chugs-reading-tracker-and-log/id6755896899)

Track your reading habits with detailed insights and a visually engaging interface. Save favorite quotes, monitor reading sessions, and manage your book library. Offers advanced habit tracking features like streaks and heatmaps.

**Highlights:** Visual reading timelines, Advanced habit tracking (streaks, heatmaps), Yearly reading challenges, Commonplace book for quotes, Focused reading timer, Library management (TBR, finished, current), Detailed reading insights

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $2.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookQuest free?

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

### Is Chugs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookQuest or Chugs?

BookQuest is rated higher. BookQuest averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Chugs averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BookQuest or Chugs have ads?

Neither BookQuest nor Chugs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookQuest or Chugs?

BookQuest ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chugs every 3 days. Most recently, BookQuest was updated on October 25, 2026 and Chugs 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.*