BiblioGenius vs Plumerie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BiblioGenius
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BiblioGenius is a personal library manager that works entirely on your device. Scan barcodes to add books instantly. Organize them into collections, track loans to friends, and discover books from other libraries on your local network. Features: - Barcode scanning for quick book entry - Search across multiple sources - Collections and tags to organize your library - Loan tracking with contacts - Discover and share books with nearby libraries over Wi-Fi - Mini-games with your books - Works offline, no account required - Open source
Plumerie
Organize your physical book collection, track borrowed and lent items, and share your library with family. Easily add books by scanning barcodes or using AI-powered search. Enjoy a clutter-free experience without ads or affiliate links.
- Catalog physical books
- Scan to add books
- AI-powered search
- Family sharing
- Track lent/borrowed books
- No ads or affiliate links
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Your books deserve better than a spreadsheet. Plumerie is a home library app for people who own physical books. Catalog what you have, share with family, and lend to friends — all without ads, affiliate links, or Amazon. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Family sharing that actually works. One shared library where everyone can browse, with separate reading histories. Built for households that share shelves. Lending that doesn't require a group chat. Lend a book to anyone — even friends who don't have the app. Plumerie tracks who has what so you don't have to. Scan to add in seconds. Point your camera at a barcode. Done. Plumerie looks up the cover, title, author, and description automatically. AI-powered search. Can't remember the title? Describe it. Plumerie finds it. 45 languages supported. ISBN-routed to the right book data source automatically. THE PHILOSOPHY Read what you own. Borrow before you buy. Plumerie isn't trying to sell you books. There are no recommendations engineered to drive purchases, no affiliate links, no ads. Just your library. Free tier: up to 100 books (individual) or 500 books with 5 family members. No trial period. Permanently free. Built by one person in Helsinki. Terms of Use: https://www.plumerielibrary.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BiblioGenius at none against Plumerie's 2. BiblioGenius also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Plumerie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BiblioGenius asks for nothing beyond the download.
BiblioGenius ships an update every 3 days, Plumerie every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BiblioGenius | Plumerie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federico Calo | Sophie Michaud |
In-app purchases
BiblioGenius
No in-app purchases
Plumerie
- Plumerie Plus$3.991 Month
- Plumerie Family Plus$4.991 Month
