# The ARC Library vs Nightstand

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The ARC Library at 15.6 against Nightstand's 26.4. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The ARC Library sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Nightstand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 The ARC Library against 4.9 for Nightstand. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

The ARC Library ships an update weekly, Nightstand every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The ARC Library | Nightstand |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-arc-library/id6759504375/reviews)** | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-book-tracking-app/id6770688256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 111 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Romana Adamka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879079829) | [Octopus Kids Co. LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550452201) |

## What reviewers say

### The ARC Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-arc-library/id6759504375)

Manage your Advance Reader Copy (ARC) books, deadlines, and reviews. This platform connects readers and authors, offering tools for tracking reading progress, organizing campaigns, and discovering new opportunities. It provides a centralized hub for all your book-related activities.

**Highlights:** Track ARC books by title, ISBN, or barcode, Manage reading progress and deadlines, Write and save reviews directly in the app, Detailed reading statistics and genre analysis, Tools for content creators and authors, Discover new ARC opportunities, Create and manage ARC campaigns

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARC Addon (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| ARC Library Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Authors Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Combo Plan Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| ARC Addon (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ARC Library Premium (yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Author Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Combo Yearly | $129.99 | per year |


### Nightstand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightstand-book-tracking-app/id6770688256)

Organize your reading life by tracking books you want to read, are currently reading, and have finished. Add ratings, reviews, and create shareable social posts of your favorite reads and progress. Set reading goals and import/export your book data.

**Highlights:** Track TBR and finished books, Add ratings and reviews, Create shareable social posts, Set annual and custom reading goals, Import and export book data, Sort and search book shelves

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The ARC Library free?

The ARC Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nightstand free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The ARC Library or Nightstand?

The ARC Library is rated higher. The ARC Library averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Nightstand averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do The ARC Library or Nightstand have ads?

Neither The ARC Library nor Nightstand shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The ARC Library or Nightstand?

The ARC Library ships an update weekly, and Nightstand every 2 weeks. Most recently, The ARC Library was updated on November 5, 2026 and Nightstand on November 5, 2026.

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