# Bookmark vs Folio

The clearest difference is monetization model: Folio at free against Bookmark's free with in-app purchases. Folio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Bookmark's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookmark has 35 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Bookmark's written reviews are positive against 100% of Folio's.

Bookmark ships an update every 4 days, Folio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmark | Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmark/id6757299789/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 85.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dean McGrath](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188531220) | [Miguel Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814844861) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmark/id6757299789)

Organize your entire book life in one beautifully designed app. Track books, log progress, build reading habits, manage wishlists, and connect with other readers and book clubs.

**Highlights:** Track owned books and reading progress, Build daily reading habits and streaks, Manage wishlists and track upcoming releases, Connect with other readers and join book clubs, Organize physical and digital libraries, Create shareable reading cards

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookmark Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Bookmark Professional | $29.99 | per year |
| Bookmark Founding Members | $399.99 | one-time |


### Folio

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

This app helps you meticulously track your reading progress, manage your book library, and cultivate a consistent reading habit. It allows for detailed logging of quotes, reviews, and reading statistics, offering a private and organized space for bibliophiles.

**Highlights:** Organize books into shelves, Save and sync favorite quotes, Rate books with quarter-star precision, Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Search, manual entry, or ISBN scan, Track pages, minutes, and streaks, Set reading goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro 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 Bookmark free?

Bookmark 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, Bookmark or Folio?

Folio is rated higher. Bookmark averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Folio averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do Bookmark or Folio have ads?

Neither Bookmark nor Folio shows ads.

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

Bookmark ships an update every 4 days, and Folio every 3 days. Most recently, Bookmark was updated on October 13, 2026 and Folio on October 2, 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.*