# Folio vs Dear Jane

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dear Jane at none against Folio's 5. Dear Jane also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Folio's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Dear Jane asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dear Jane holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Folio ships an update every 4 days, Dear Jane every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folio | Dear Jane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-jane/id6777797638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 123 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Miguel Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814844861) | [Frances Maxwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572196041) |

## What reviewers say

### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folio Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Dear Jane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-jane/id6777797638)

Engage with Jane Austen's world through AITA-style confessions, personality quizzes, and novel knowledge tests. Progress through Meryton society by earning Society Honours for your wit and judgment. This app is crafted for dedicated fans of Jane Austen's literature.

**Highlights:** AITA-style confessions from Austen's world, Personality quizzes, Novel knowledge tests, Progress tracking for scandals and quizzes, Society Honours system, Debate participation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folio free?

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

### Is Dear Jane free?

Dear Jane is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Folio or Dear Jane?

Dear Jane is rated higher. Folio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Dear Jane averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Folio or Dear Jane have ads?

Neither Folio nor Dear Jane shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Folio or Dear Jane?

Folio ships an update every 4 days, and Dear Jane every 2 weeks. Most recently, Folio was updated on October 18, 2026 and Dear Jane on October 13, 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.*