# MyLibrary vs Folio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Folio at 100% against MyLibrary's 40%. Folio also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyLibrary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Folio holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MyLibrary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Folio's.

MyLibrary ships an update fortnightly, Folio every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLibrary | Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibrary-book-manager/id6755722070/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JongMin Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796849061) | [Miguel Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814844861) |

## What reviewers say

### MyLibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibrary-book-manager/id6755722070)

Organize your book collection with this app. Easily add books via barcode scanning or manual entry, track reading status, and manage loans. View your library on larger screens with a web viewer.

**Highlights:** Barcode scanning for book entry, Track reading status, Lending management with alerts, Detailed collection statistics, Web viewer for large screens, PDF and data export options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Pass | $17.99 | per year |


### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729)

Organize your reading list, track your progress, and create a personalized digital bookshelf. Log reading sessions, save notes and quotes, and set reading goals. Connect with other readers or keep your library private.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Organize TBR lists, Build visual bookshelves, Import libraries from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Log reading sessions with timer, Set reading goals and streaks, Save notes, quotes, and reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folio Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLibrary free?

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

### Is Folio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyLibrary or Folio?

Folio is rated higher. MyLibrary averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Folio averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do MyLibrary or Folio have ads?

Neither MyLibrary nor Folio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyLibrary or Folio?

MyLibrary ships an update fortnightly, and Folio every 4 days. Most recently, MyLibrary was updated on November 5, 2026 and Folio 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.*