Comparison

Mybrary vs BookBook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mybrary

A private book tracking application that stores all your data locally on your device. Easily log reading progress, rate books, and organize your library with custom collections. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience with no data collection.

Highlights
  • Local data storage
  • Track reading progress
  • Add books by scan or search
  • Organize with collections
  • Rate and review books
  • Set reading goals
  • Import/export library data
Features
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Mybrary is a simple, private book tracker. No account required. No data collection. Everything stays on your device. Track what you're reading, want to read, or have finished. Add books by title, barcode scan, or search. Track pages, listening time, and reading progress. Rate and review. Organize with collections. Set reading goals. Your library is yours. Import and export anytime. Automatic backups keep your data safe. Built for readers who want a clean, fast app that respects their privacy. No ads, no recommendations you didn't ask for, no selling your reading habits. Try it free for 30 days. After that, it's $2.99 one time to use it forever. No subscription, no renewals, no tricks.

About

BookBook

Features
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How many books have you finished? What's next on your list? Which day do you read the most? BookBook brings your library, goals, and reading habit together in one beautiful app — and your data never leaves your device. No account. No ads. No tracking. Just you and your books. YOUR LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET • Scan the barcode (ISBN) on the back cover and add a book in seconds • Search millions of titles by name or author — covers load automatically • Organize series and reading lists, track purchases and spending GOALS & STREAKS • Set daily page and yearly book goals, watch your progress on elegant rings • Protect your reading streak, with an optional daily reminder • "At this pace, how many books will you finish this year?" — stay ahead with pace projection STATS THAT SURPRISE YOU • Your weekly rhythm: which day do you read the most? • Genre breakdown, author rankings, fastest and slowest finishes • Book length profile, publication eras, ratings by genre • Turn your month or year into a gorgeous shareable summary card NOTES & QUOTES • Capture page-linked notes and quotes, mark your favorites • Turn quotes into share-ready cards with 5 stunning themes WIDGETS • Home screen widgets for your daily goal + streak and the book you're reading • Lock screen widgets keep your progress in sight • Choose which book each widget shows MADE YOURS • 8 accent themes — including "Match my book," which colors the app after your current book's cover • 4 alternate app icons, light & dark mode, localized in 9 languages YOUR DATA, SAFE • Automatic iCloud backup: last 5 daily backups, one-tap restore • Easy migration from Goodreads, StoryGraph, and Bookmory; export as CSV or backup file • Everything stays on your device — we don't even have a server BOOKBOOK PREMIUM Unlimited books and notes, advanced statistics, past-period reports, exclusive accent themes, premium card themes, and alternate icons. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID, renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in Settings > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://gulac.github.io/TUPPs/BookBook/IOS/terms_of_use_en.html Privacy Policy: https://gulac.github.io/TUPPs/BookBook/IOS/privacy_policy_en.html Reading is already wonderful — BookBook turns it into a habit. Add your first book today.

Screenshots

Mybrary4 screens
BookBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Mybrary at 15.1 against BookBook's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mybrary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BookBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mybrary ships an update every 4 weeks, BookBook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Mybrary versus BookBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMybraryBookBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn ManascoUZEYIR GULAC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mybrary

One-time1
  • Mybrary Pro$2.99
2 purchases

BookBook

Subscriptions2
  • BookBook Premium – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • BookBook Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Mybrary free?
Mybrary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookBook free?
BookBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mybrary or BookBook have ads?
Neither Mybrary nor BookBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mybrary or BookBook?
Mybrary ships an update every 4 weeks, and BookBook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mybrary was updated on October 28, 2026 and BookBook on October 25, 2026.

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