BookTok vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BookTok
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BookTok ist Dein digitaler Bücherschrank Behalte den Überblick über deine gesamte Büchersammlung. Scanne Bücher per ISBN-Barcode, entdecke neue Titel und verfolge deinen Lesefortschritt – alles in einer App. Barcode-Scanner Halte dein iPhone an den Barcode eines Buches und es wird sofort erkannt. Titel, Autor, Cover und Beschreibung werden automatisch geladen. Persönliche Bibliothek Organisiere deine Bücher nach Lesestatus: möchte ich lesen, lese ich gerade oder bereits gelesen. Erstelle Bücherregale, vergib Bewertungen und behalte deine Favoriten im Blick. KI-Empfehlungen Basierend auf deinen Büchern und Bewertungen schlägt dir die KI neue Titel vor, die genau deinen Geschmack treffen – mit persönlicher Begründung, warum du das Buch lieben wirst. Lesefortschritt & Statistiken Verfolge deine gelesenen Seiten, starte Lese-Timer und analysiere deine Lesegewohnheiten mit übersichtlichen Statistiken und Diagrammen. Erfolge & Streaks Sammle Badges für deine Lesemeilensteine und halte deine Lesestreak aufrecht – perfekte Motivation für mehr Lesezeit. Notizen & Highlights Halte Gedanken, Zitate und Highlights zu jedem Buch fest – immer griffbereit, wenn du sie brauchst. Buch direkt kaufen Finde gefundene Bücher direkt bei Amazon und kaufe sie mit einem Tap.
Folio
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.
- 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
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Track the books you read, organize your TBR, and build a bookshelf that feels like yours. Folio brings your library, reading progress, and favorite passages together on iPhone and iPad. • Keep track of what you're reading, what you've finished, and what you want to read next. • Build visual bookshelves: arrange your books, add decorations, and share an image of your shelf. • Add books with search or barcode scanning, or import your library from Goodreads or StoryGraph. • Log reading sessions with a timer and update your progress by page or percentage. • Set reading goals and see your activity in a calendar, with stats and streaks. • Save notes and quotes, rate books, and write reviews. • Connect with other readers when you choose. Follow their shelves and exchange messages with an account. Control who can see your profile and reading activity. Start tracking your books without an account. Folio Plus adds library sync across devices, advanced stats, widgets, Live Activities, extra goals, curated discovery, and more bookshelf customization. No ads. Read at your own pace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookTok at none against Folio's 5. Folio's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BookTok asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BookTok | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 123 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Baehr | Miguel Pacheco |
In-app purchases
BookTok
No in-app purchases
Folio
- Folio Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
- Folio Plus Annual$8.991 Year
- Folio Plus Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year
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- Folio Plus Annual14 Days trial$8.991 Year
- Folio Plus Lifetime$24.99









