Comparison

Bookifyy vs The ARC Library

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

Head to head
About

Bookifyy

Features
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Discover Your Next Great Read in Seconds Tired of buying books you never finish? BookScan uses AI to help you make smarter reading choices. Just snap a photo of any book cover and instantly get: KEY FEATURES Instant Book Recognition - Scan any book cover with your camera - Advanced OCR technology extracts title and author - Works with books in multiple languages Smart Recommendations - Aggregated ratings from Google Books and top review sites - Comprehensive book overview and synopsis - Real reader reviews and opinions Make Better Decisions - Save time researching books - Avoid buyer's remorse - Discover similar titles you'll love - Build your perfect reading list HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at any book cover 2. AI instantly extracts book information 3. Get comprehensive reviews and ratings 4. See your personalized buying recommendation 5. Make confident reading choices PERFECT FOR - Book lovers who want to discover new titles - Students searching for textbooks - Gift shoppers looking for the perfect book - Anyone building their reading list - Bookstore browsers who need quick recommendations WHY BOOKSCAN? - Lightning-fast book recognition - AI-powered smart recommendations - No more buying books you won't read - Free to use with no hidden costs - Privacy-focused - your data stays yours - Works offline after initial scan Whether you're at a bookstore, library, or friend's house, BookScan helps you discover books you'll actually love. Stop wasting money on disappointing reads - scan smart, read better! Download BookScan today and never buy the wrong book again!

About

The ARC Library

Manage your book review workflow with this comprehensive tool. Track ARCs, deadlines, reading progress, and create polished reviews. Features include detailed statistics, a content creator hub, and a public reader profile.

Highlights
  • Track ARCs by ISBN, title, or barcode
  • Interactive reading calendar with deadlines
  • Detailed reading statistics and analytics
  • Rich text review editor with checklist
  • Content creator hub for social media campaigns
  • Public reader profile for showcasing stats
  • TBR spin wheel and Bingo Challenge
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ARC Library is the all-in-one platform for ARC readers, reviewers, book content creators, and authors. Whether you're keeping an overflowing ARC list under control or running your own ARC campaigns, ARC Library brings your books, deadlines, reviews, teams, campaigns, and reader connections together in one place. FOR READERS TRACK YOUR ARCS Add books by title, ISBN, or barcode and keep track of everything from received to reviewed. Log your reading progress by pages, audio minutes, or percentage, and use reading pace calculations to stay ahead of deadlines. NEVER MISS A DEADLINE See publication dates, review deadlines, PR tasks, and other important dates in your reading calendar. Due-soon alerts help you see what needs your attention next. REVIEW EDITOR Write and save reviews directly in ARC Library. Keep notes and quotes while you read, use structured review prompts, and copy your finished review when you're ready to post. READING STATISTICS Explore detailed statistics covering your ARCs, personal books, reviews, teams, PR activity, ratings, genres, reading habits, and more. SPICE AND SWOON RATINGS Track spice and swoon levels for your books, explore your rating distributions, and filter your library by level. CONTENT CREATOR TOOLS Keep track of cover reveals, release posts, reviews, PR campaigns, and other content across your social channels. YOUR ARC READER PROFILE Create a shareable reader profile featuring your reading activity, reviews, favorite genres, social links, and more. Give authors and publishers a better picture of who you are as a reviewer. DISCOVER NEW OPPORTUNITIES Browse forms shared by authors for ARC applications, teams, campaigns, and other opportunities. TBR TOOLS Not sure what to read next? Use the TBR Spin Wheel, reading challenges, and other tools to make choosing your next book a little more fun. FOR AUTHORS MANAGE YOUR BOOKS Keep your books and their ARC information organized in one place. RUN ARC CAMPAIGNS Create and manage ARC campaigns, organize applications, work with readers, and keep track of your campaign from start to finish. FIND ARC READERS Use the Reader Database to discover readers based on genres, tropes, social platforms, activity, and other information they choose to share. CREATE AND SHARE FORMS Create forms for ARC applications, reader teams, PR campaigns, and more. Share them directly or make them discoverable through the ARC Library Form Catalog. MANAGE YOUR READERS Keep your ARC readers and campaign information organized without relying on scattered spreadsheets, forms, messages, and notes. BUILD YOUR TEAMS Create and manage reader teams and keep the people supporting your books connected to your campaigns. ONE LIBRARY, TWO SIDES OF THE ARC EXPERIENCE ARC Library brings readers and authors together while giving each side the tools they need. Readers get a home for their ARCs, reviews, deadlines, statistics, teams, and content. Authors get tools to manage books, campaigns, applications, readers, and ARC teams. FREE TO START Get started with ARC Library for free, with optional Premium plans unlocking additional tools, customization, statistics, and features. Built by a reader who wanted a better way to manage the beautifully chaotic world of ARCs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://arc-library.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://arc-library.com/privacy

Screenshots

Bookifyy4 screens
The ARC Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bookifyy at none against The ARC Library's 4. The ARC Library's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. The ARC Library sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bookifyy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bookifyy versus The ARC Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookifyyThe ARC Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB105 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNam NguyenRomana Adamka

In-app purchases

None

Bookifyy

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The ARC Library

Subscriptions4
  • ARC Addon (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • ARC Library Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • ARC Addon (Yearly)$29.991 Year
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  • ARC Library Premium (yearly)7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Bookifyy free?
Bookifyy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The ARC Library free?
The ARC Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bookifyy or The ARC Library have ads?
Neither Bookifyy nor The ARC Library shows ads.

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