# The ARC Library vs BookWorth

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The ARC Library at 13 against BookWorth's 1. The ARC Library also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 BookWorth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 5.0 for BookWorth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The ARC Library has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

The ARC Library ships an update weekly, BookWorth every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The ARC Library | BookWorth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-arc-library/id6759504375/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworth/id6802447818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 111 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Romana Adamka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879079829) | [Lara Walker](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802447820) |

## 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 |


### BookWorth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookworth/id6802447818)

Identify books by barcode, cover, or text. Record details, condition, and preserve your collection. Explore market comparisons to understand book value.

**Highlights:** Barcode identification (ISBN-10/13), Cover and copyright page recognition, Exact-edition details, Personal collection records, Market comparison tools, Cloud backup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookWorth Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| BookWorth Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The ARC Library free?

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

### Is BookWorth free?

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

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

The ARC Library and BookWorth are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.

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

Neither The ARC Library nor BookWorth shows ads.

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

The ARC Library ships an update weekly, and BookWorth every 10 days. Most recently, The ARC Library was updated on November 5, 2026 and BookWorth on October 31, 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.*