# BookScape vs Constant Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Constant Reader at none against BookScape's 6. Constant Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). BookScape's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookScape sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Constant Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BookScape against 4.9 for Constant Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of BookScape's written reviews are positive against 100% of Constant Reader's.

BookScape ships an update every 6 days, Constant Reader every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookScape | Constant Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookscape/id6756797107/reviews)** | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-reader/id6760911719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Early Insights Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862866919) | [Shed Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858129757) |

## What reviewers say

### BookScape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookscape/id6756797107)

Enhance your reading with immersive audio. This app provides curated soundscapes, ambient music, and subtle effects to match the mood of any book. Enjoy background playback while you read physical books, e-books, or in other apps.

**Highlights:** Curated soundscapes for various genres, Ambient music and subtle effects, Background audio playback, Save favorite soundscape combinations, Supports physical books, e-readers, and apps

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookScape Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly bookScape Plus Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| $0.99 tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Developer tip of $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Optional $1.99 tip for developer | $1.99 | one-time |
| $3.99 optional tip for developer | $3.99 | one-time |


### Constant Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-reader/id6760911719)

Track your Stephen King reading journey and explore his universe with detailed insights and adaptation information. Unlock themed ranks as you progress through his iconic bibliography. Designed for fans with a private, fast, and simple experience.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Explore King's universe, Unlock themed ranks, Discover book adaptations, Private and fast experience, Stephen King inspired design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookScape free?

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

### Is Constant Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookScape or Constant Reader?

BookScape is rated higher. BookScape averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Constant Reader averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.

### Do BookScape or Constant Reader have ads?

Neither BookScape nor Constant Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookScape or Constant Reader?

BookScape ships an update every 6 days, and Constant Reader every 2 days. Most recently, BookScape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Constant Reader 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.*