# VerseDB vs Book Catalog

The clearest difference is rating: VerseDB at 5.0 against Book Catalog's 1.0. VerseDB also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Book Catalog's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VerseDB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Book Catalog asks for nothing beyond the download.

VerseDB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VerseDB has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | VerseDB | Book Catalog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versedb-comic-book-tracker/id6758023589/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-catalog-shelf-scanner/id6801512523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reggio Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870378480) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## What reviewers say

### VerseDB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/versedb-comic-book-tracker/id6758023589)

Manage your comic book pull list, track your entire collection, and discover new series. Organize issues, monitor reading progress, and find local comic shops. Join a community of fans to share reviews and recommendations.

**Highlights:** Pull list management, Collection tracking, Reading progress tracker, Custom list creation, Comic discovery, Comic shop locator, Community reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VerseDB Pro Monthly | $6.00 | per month |
| VerseDB Pro Yearly | $60.00 | per year |


### Book Catalog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-catalog-shelf-scanner/id6801512523)

Easily catalog your book collection by scanning entire shelves with your camera. Track detailed information about each book, manage your reading progress, and prevent duplicate purchases. Your library data is stored and synced privately on your device.

**Highlights:** Scan entire bookshelves at once, Recognize book spines on-device, Track book condition, edition, and value, Prevent duplicate book purchases, Import and export library data (CSV, Goodreads), Track reading progress and goals, Lending tracker

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VerseDB free?

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

### Is Book Catalog free?

Book Catalog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VerseDB or Book Catalog?

VerseDB is rated higher. VerseDB averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Book Catalog averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VerseDB or Book Catalog have ads?

VerseDB shows ads; Book Catalog does not.

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