# OpenBookshelf vs Seekquel

The clearest difference is monetization model: OpenBookshelf at free against Seekquel's freemium. Seekquel's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenBookshelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Seekquel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OpenBookshelf against 4.9 for Seekquel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seekquel has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenBookshelf ships an update every 2 weeks, Seekquel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenBookshelf | Seekquel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openbookshelf-book-tracker/id6759491266/reviews)** | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekquel-book-tracker/id6763808445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jared Floersch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875435683) | [Mohamed Sabri Ben Chaabane](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895500221) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenBookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openbookshelf-book-tracker/id6759491266)

Organize your reading list with a clean, focused book tracker. Easily search millions of titles, import your history from other platforms, and sync across devices without ads or subscriptions. Focus solely on your books.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Search millions of books, Import from Goodreads, Sync across devices, No ads or subscriptions, Organize reading lists

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### Seekquel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seekquel-book-tracker/id6763808445)

This app helps readers meticulously track their reading habits, organize their book collections, and discover new titles based on personalized recommendations. It allows users to log progress, set reading goals, and connect with a community of fellow book lovers.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress by page, Organize library with custom shelves and tags, Personalized book recommendations, Camera OCR for capturing quotes, Reading session timer and Focus Mode, Build reading habits with goals and challenges, Connect with other readers and buddy reads

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seekquel Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Seekquel Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Seekquel Pro Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenBookshelf free?

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

### Is Seekquel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenBookshelf or Seekquel?

OpenBookshelf is rated higher. OpenBookshelf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Seekquel averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do OpenBookshelf or Seekquel have ads?

Neither OpenBookshelf nor Seekquel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenBookshelf or Seekquel?

OpenBookshelf ships an update every 2 weeks, and Seekquel every 3 days. Most recently, OpenBookshelf was updated on October 17, 2026 and Seekquel on October 28, 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.*