# Pick Up vs Folio

The clearest difference is rating: Pick Up at 4.8 against Folio's 4.0. Pick Up also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Folio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pick Up sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

Pick Up holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Pick Up ships an update weekly, Folio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pick Up | Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-book-tracker/id6758278276/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 130 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fortune Nweke-Maraizu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871931079) | [Miguel Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814844861) |

## What reviewers say

### Pick Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-book-tracker/id6758278276)

This app helps you manage your reading, track progress, and capture thoughts. It offers personalized recommendations, reading session tracking with ambient sounds, and a voice journal for reflections. Enjoy a beautiful design, cloud sync, and insightful reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Smart book management with ISBN scanning, Home Screen widgets and Live Activity integration, Book Roulette for random selection, Personalized book recommendations, Reading session tracking with ambient sounds, Voice journal for capturing thoughts, Monthly recap and reading statistics

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### 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 Pick Up free?

Pick Up 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, Pick Up or Folio?

Pick Up is rated higher. Pick Up averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Folio averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pick Up or Folio have ads?

Neither Pick Up nor Folio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pick Up or Folio?

Pick Up ships an update weekly, and Folio every 3 days. Most recently, Pick Up was updated on September 14, 2026 and Folio on September 11, 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.*