# A Text A Day vs Public Bookshelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Public Bookshelf at none against A Text A Day's 3. Public Bookshelf also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). A Text A Day's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

A Text A Day costs $0.99 and Public Bookshelf $0.99 up front. A Text A Day sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Public Bookshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

A Text A Day ships an update every 10 months, Public Bookshelf every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Text A Day | Public Bookshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 87.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [It's Sauquet.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/373582643) | [Stefan Trauth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073103749) |

## What reviewers say

### A Text A Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-text-a-day/id718420065)

Discover English literature daily with curated excerpts and historical context. Engage with daily quizzes and games to test your knowledge. Save and share favorite texts, and explore top recommendations for a literary experience on your device.

**Highlights:** Daily literary excerpts, Author context and explanations, Daily quizzes and games, Save and share favorite texts, Top recommended texts, Exam preparation aid

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Member | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Member | $10.99 | one-time |
| Platinium Member | $19.99 | one-time |


### Public Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-bookshelf/id1243419632)

Discover free public libraries and book exchange spots in your area. Contribute to a growing database by adding, editing, or removing bookshelf locations and details like opening times and contact info.

**Highlights:** Find public bookshelves on a map, Add new bookshelf locations, Edit existing bookshelf information, View bookshelf opening times, Contribute to a community database

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Text A Day free?

A Text A Day costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Public Bookshelf free?

Public Bookshelf costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do A Text A Day or Public Bookshelf have ads?

Neither A Text A Day nor Public Bookshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Text A Day or Public Bookshelf?

A Text A Day ships an update every 10 months, and Public Bookshelf every 4 months. Most recently, A Text A Day was updated on November 6, 2026 and Public Bookshelf on November 6, 2026.

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