# Bookmarkk vs SlowRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookmarkk at 100% against SlowRead's 26%. Bookmarkk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). SlowRead's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmarkk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SlowRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookmarkk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlowRead has 793 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Bookmarkk's written reviews are positive against 26% of SlowRead's.

Bookmarkk ships an update every 2 weeks, SlowRead every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmarkk | SlowRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmarkk-reading-tracker/id6761487561/reviews)** | [4.6 (793 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **793** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 81 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Noah Martins](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783656518) | [Adrian Martinez Moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864939018) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmarkk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmarkk-reading-tracker/id6761487561)

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit through interactive chapter quizzes and rewards. Track your progress, gain insights into your reading patterns, and connect with a community of readers. Earn coins redeemable for physical books to expand your personal library.

**Highlights:** Chapter quizzes for rewards, XP and coin earning system, Personalized reading insights, Connect ideas across books, Community and friend features, Monthly reading recaps, Redeem coins for physical books

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bookmarkk Book Club | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bookmarkk Book Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Bookmarkk Book Club | $69.99 | per year |


### SlowRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Book, #45 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a visually appealing digital bookshelf and encourages focused reading sessions by blocking distracting apps. Track your reading progress, organize your library, and create a personalized reading ritual.

**Highlights:** Customizable 2.5D digital bookshelf, Distraction-blocking focus sessions, Reading streak tracking, TBR and library organization, Effortless book addition (scan, search, photo), Import from Goodreads (CSV), Private, local-first library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.39 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual Offer | $32.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access to Slowread | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmarkk free?

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

### Is SlowRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bookmarkk or SlowRead?

Bookmarkk is rated higher. Bookmarkk averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SlowRead averages 4.6 from 793 ratings.

### Do Bookmarkk or SlowRead have ads?

SlowRead shows ads; Bookmarkk does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bookmarkk or SlowRead?

Bookmarkk ships an update every 2 weeks, and SlowRead every 3 days. Most recently, Bookmarkk was updated on October 31, 2026 and SlowRead 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.*