Comparison

PocketBooks vs Hustly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PocketBooks

Features
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Track your reading Log books as reading, finished, or planned Track pages and reading time See monthly and yearly insights Build consistency Keep a reading streak View your reading calendar Set weekly goals Notes and highlights Save notes, quick thoughts, and highlights Create notes from photos (OCR) and edit the extracted text before saving Add page numbers and choose public or private visibility Keep everything organized in one notes hub Challenges and achievements Create or join public and private reading challenges Invite friends via link or code Earn achievements for streaks, pages, finished books, and challenges Community and sharing Explore public shelves from other readers Share your shelves by link, even with people who do not have the app Make reading a habit and turn your progress into something you can remember and share. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hustly

This app generates real-time binaural frequencies to enhance concentration for intellectual work and study. It offers customizable focus blocks, detailed frequency exploration, and smart onboarding tailored to your goals. Track your progress with comprehensive statistics and enjoy a distraction-free, offline experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time binaural frequency generation
  • Customizable focus blocks
  • Frequency exploration and benefits
  • Smart onboarding based on user profile
  • Detailed tracking and statistics
  • Offline functionality
  • iOS Control Center integration
Features
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Hustly is a focus app that uses real-time binaural frequencies to promote an optimal state of concentration — no pre-recorded music, no distractions. Designed for intellectual work, study and deep work. — REAL-TIME BINAURAL SOUNDS Hustly generates frequencies directly on your device using a precision audio engine. No audio files, no streaming. • 9 frequencies across 3 categories: Sharp — Balanced Flow (12 Hz), Brain Power (25 Hz), Hyper Focus (70 Hz) Neuro — Mental Flow (10 Hz), Logical Focus (18 Hz), Neural Sync (40 Hz) Aura — Zen Flow (432 Hz), Mental Reset (741 Hz), Inner Connection (963 Hz) • Local generation, zero latency • Works 100% offline • iOS Control Center integration — CUSTOMIZABLE FOCUS BLOCKS Organize your concentration with 6 block types: Studies, Project, Reading, Skill, Meditation and Journal. • Choose your frequency and duration (15 min to 3 h) • Schedule your sessions by day and time • Customize the title, emoji and color of each block • Set your commitment level (easy quit, hard quit or hardcore) — FREQUENCY COLLECTION Explore each frequency in detail: description, benefits, recommended use cases. Progress through tiers (5, 15, 50, 100 sessions) and add your discoveries directly to your blocks. — SMART ONBOARDING During sign-up, Hustly adapts the experience to your profile: • Age range • Focus goals • Activity type (studies, projects, reading, creativity, meditation) • Main distraction factors The app automatically recommends a frequency and session structure tailored to you. — TRACKING & STATISTICS • Consecutive day streaks • Completed sessions and total focus time • Weekly chart with week-by-week navigation • Productivity percentage • Post-session assessment (focused, neutral, distracted) • Emotion breakdown by frequency • Activity calendar (heatmap) — SECURITY & PRIVACY • Sign in with Apple • Encrypted cloud sync • Row-Level Security data protection • No advertising data collection • No third-party tracking — WHO IS HUSTLY FOR? • Students during exam season • Professionals and remote workers • Creatives and developers • Anyone looking to structure their focus — Hustly is a productivity and focus tool. It is not a medical device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Hustly requires a premium subscription to access all features. Pricing available in the app.

Screenshots

PocketBooks4 screens
Hustly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PocketBooks at 15.1 against Hustly's 17. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketBooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Hustly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketBooks ships an update weekly, Hustly every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PocketBooks versus Hustly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketBooksHustly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—60 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonatas Fernandes PimentaAurelien Moretto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PocketBooks

Subscriptions2
  • Livo Premium Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Livo Premium Annual14 Days trial$63.991 Year
4 purchases

Hustly

Subscriptions2
  • Hustly - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Hustly - Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Hustly - Lifetime$22.99
  • Hustly - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is PocketBooks free?
PocketBooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hustly free?
Hustly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketBooks or Hustly have ads?
Neither PocketBooks nor Hustly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketBooks or Hustly?
PocketBooks ships an update weekly, and Hustly every 9 days. Most recently, PocketBooks was updated on October 28, 2026 and Hustly on October 28, 2026.

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