# Softcover vs ChapterPals

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChapterPals at 100% against Softcover's 33%. ChapterPals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ChapterPals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Softcover's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChapterPals's.

Softcover ships an update every 2 months, ChapterPals every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Softcover | ChapterPals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softcover/id6753820163/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterpals/id6789365856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Robin Bolinsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844702769) | [Edward Buchholz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520514520) |

## What reviewers say

### Softcover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/softcover/id6753820163)

Track your reading progress, manage book lists, and connect with a community of readers. Discover new titles, follow friends, and engage in discussions. Features include detailed statistics, release notifications, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress (page/percentage/time), Manage reading lists (Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished), Follow friends and explore trending titles, Community book discussions and curated lists, Detailed reading statistics and annual goals, Release notifications for anticipated books, Home screen widgets for reading progress

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChapterPals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterpals/id6789365856)

This app helps you track your reading progress and manage your book club. Organize your reading lists, log progress, and discover new books. It also facilitates book club discussions, voting on the next read, and tracking member progress.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress by page or percent, Organize books into custom shelves, Set and track reading goals, Create and manage book clubs, Vote on next book selections, Chapter-based discussion threads, Daily 'Guess the Book' puzzle

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Softcover free?

Softcover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ChapterPals free?

ChapterPals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Softcover or ChapterPals?

ChapterPals is rated higher. Softcover averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ChapterPals averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Softcover or ChapterPals have ads?

Neither Softcover nor ChapterPals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Softcover or ChapterPals?

Softcover ships an update every 2 months, and ChapterPals every 2 days. Most recently, Softcover was updated on October 21, 2026 and ChapterPals 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.*