# BookShelves eBook Reader vs HopeScroll

The clearest difference is rating: HopeScroll at 5.0 against BookShelves eBook Reader's 3.8. HopeScroll also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%). BookShelves eBook Reader's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookShelves eBook Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and HopeScroll sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HopeScroll holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of BookShelves eBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of HopeScroll's.

BookShelves eBook Reader ships an update weekly, HopeScroll every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookShelves eBook Reader | HopeScroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopescroll-scripture-study/id6809237737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CPE Verm. GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863249600) | [MARCUS DANIEL WILLIAMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875995867) |

## What reviewers say

### BookShelves eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelves-ebook-reader/id6756848973)

This app allows you to read EPUB, PDF, and comic books with access to over 1.5 million free public domain books. Organize your library, customize your reading experience with multiple themes and fonts, and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** 1.5 million+ free books, EPUB, PDF, and comic reader, Customizable themes and fonts, iCloud sync across devices, Smart library management, Highlighting and note-taking, Export highlights

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### HopeScroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopescroll-scripture-study/id6809237737)

This app offers an offline, ad-free scripture reading experience with a unique scrolling interface. It includes a daily scripture game, customizable reading plans, and tools for highlighting, note-taking, and sharing verses. An optional studio feature allows for creative verse sharing.

**Highlights:** Offline scripture access, Daily scripture quest game, Customizable reading plans, Verse highlighting and notes, Scripture sharing tools, Home screen widget support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HopeScroll Studio | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookShelves eBook Reader free?

BookShelves eBook Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HopeScroll free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookShelves eBook Reader or HopeScroll?

HopeScroll is rated higher. BookShelves eBook Reader averages 3.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while HopeScroll averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BookShelves eBook Reader or HopeScroll have ads?

Neither BookShelves eBook Reader nor HopeScroll shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookShelves eBook Reader or HopeScroll?

BookShelves eBook Reader ships an update weekly, and HopeScroll every 4 days. Most recently, BookShelves eBook Reader was updated on October 19, 2026 and HopeScroll on October 13, 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.*