BookLib Library Manager vs iBokuly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BookLib Library Manager
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BookLib is the companion app for your self-hosted BookLib library server. Catalog your books, organize your shelves, and keep track of loans from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watchβwhile keeping your library under your control. Build your personal library Scan a bookβs barcode to quickly add it using its ISBN, or search by title and author to choose the correct edition. BookLib can retrieve available metadata such as covers, descriptions, genres, formats, and series information from supported book catalogues. Know exactly where every book belongs Create digital bookshelves that match your physical collection. Assign books to individual shelf positions, browse a visual representation of each shelf, and use the locator to find a book quickly. Search and organize Find books by title, author, ISBN, notes, or catalogue identifier. Filter your collection by tags, format, series, copies, and editions. Authors and series are interactive, making it easy to explore related books in your library. Manage lending Check books out under a borrowerβs name and see which titles are currently away. Record returns when books come back, and distinguish between multiple physical copies or different editions of the same title. Apple Watch companion Browse your library from your wrist, view shelf locations, and quickly check where a book belongs. The Watch app communicates with BookLib through your paired iPhone. Your server, your data BookLib connects directly to a compatible server that you or your server administrator operates. The app has no centralized BookLib account, advertising, analytics, or tracking. A compatible self-hosted BookLib server is required. Installation and server documentation are available at: https://github.com/CloudyMcFox/BookLib
iBokuly
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Your reading journal is waiting for you. Log the books you've read, track your progress, manage your library, rate books with stars, and check in on your reading right from your Home Screen. No limits, and completely free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BookLib Library Manager at 16.0 against iBokuly's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BookLib Library Manager ships an update every 8 days, iBokuly weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | BookLib Library Manager | iBokuly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Offir | Francisco Camarena |
In-app purchases
BookLib Library Manager
No in-app purchases
iBokuly
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BookLib Library Manager free?
Is iBokuly free?
Do BookLib Library Manager or iBokuly have ads?
Which is updated more often, BookLib Library Manager or iBokuly?
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