Comparison

Cat's Library vs DadokBook

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

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About

Cat's Library

Enhance your reading journey with a charming companion. Track your progress, organize your library, and collect favorite quotes. Customize your reading space and share your literary adventures with friends.

Highlights
  • Reading timer with cat companion
  • Organize books by status
  • Barcode book registration
  • Quote collection with OCR
  • Social bookshelf sharing
  • Customizable cat outfits and room themes
  • Reading recap and statistics
Features
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For all book lovers and cat lovers out there! With "Cat's Library" reading is no longer a solitary activity. Become a book butler, read books with adorable cats, record your progress, and get encouragement. If you want to turn reading time into a habit or create your own library, become a book butler right now. Reading Experience with Cats Read books with cute cats while using the reading timer. Check your reading time in real-time, and when you finish reading for a certain period, the cat will also appear to rest. Experience both motivation and healing through reading with cats, not 'reading alone.' Cat Bookstore The cat bookstore is equipped with cute props and soothing music. If it's too bright, turn off the lights and turn on the desk lamp. Collected quotes accumulate on the quote board. Discover the growing library feature where your bookshelf fills up the more you read. My Library Organize your library by categorizing books into 'To Read', 'Currently Reading', and 'Read'. Book registration is very convenient with general search, manual addition, and even barcode recognition support. Don't know what to read? The cat will recommend books for you. Reading Records You can leave notes about your feelings or emotions from each reading session. Review collected quotes and reading records by book, reflecting on the traces of each book. Quote Collection When you find a quote you like while reading, collect it right away. Camera OCR function quickly recognizes text, allowing you to save it without typing. Calendar Check your reading activities with the monthly calendar. Library - Add friends and peek at each other's bookshelves — even which book they're reading right now, and for how long. - See which books the book butlers added most this week, and the most-picked all-time favorites. - You decide what to share, item by item: shelf, log, quotes, reviews. Themes & Outfits - Spend the coins you earn by reading on cat outfits and room themes. - Cherry blossom, café, Positano, a cozy study… read in the room that fits your mood today. Recap - Books, pages, hours, quotes — look back at everything you've read, in numbers. - Watch your finished books stack up, by week, month, year, or all time. More features coming soon! Beyond a simple reading tracker app, become a book butler and experience having your own library and an emotional companion with cats. Start The Cat's Library right now! Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DadokBook

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DadokBook is a cozy reading tracker for collecting books, building a daily reading habit, and growing a personal library room. Search books, or scan an ISBN barcode to add a title. Keep track of the book you are reading, your current page, reading time, notes, and memorable quotes. Choose the session that fits your day. Read freely with no countdown, or set a goal and focus for a chosen amount of time. When you finish, review your time and page progress and save the session. Schedule reading reminders for selected days and times. As your reading history grows, so does your room. Use bookmarks to customize the space, listen to calm ambient sounds. Take a short break with Stacking Books, Jump Kongkong, and Fly, Dadok! mini games.

Screenshots

Cat's Library4 screens
DadokBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DadokBook at none against Cat's Library's 7. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Cat's Library sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DadokBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat's Library ships an update every 4 days, DadokBook weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cat's Library versus DadokBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat's LibraryDadokBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (44 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size237 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLo-Fi Labs Inc.WANKI KIM

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Cat's Library

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Book Butler Monthly Sub$4.991 Month
  • Pro Book Butler Annual Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Pro Book Butler Annual Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Coin Pack - 100$1.49
  • Coin Pack - 500$6.49
  • Coin Pack - 1000$9.99
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  • Pro Book Butler Lifetime Subs$79.99
None

DadokBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cat's Library free?
Cat's Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DadokBook free?
DadokBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cat's Library or DadokBook have ads?
Both Cat's Library and DadokBook show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat's Library or DadokBook?
Cat's Library ships an update every 4 days, and DadokBook weekly. Most recently, Cat's Library was updated on October 30, 2026 and DadokBook on October 25, 2026.

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