# Libraries Hawaii vs Pagebound

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pagebound at 89% against Libraries Hawaii's 27%. Pagebound also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (525 vs 17). Libraries Hawaii's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pagebound sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Libraries Hawaii asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pagebound holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pagebound has 525 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Libraries Hawaii's written reviews are positive against 89% of Pagebound's.

Libraries Hawaii ships an update every 6 weeks, Pagebound fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libraries Hawaii | Pagebound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-hawaii/id725314974/reviews) | **[4.8 (525 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **525** |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ChiliFresh.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/604699069) | [Pagebound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835603506) |

## What reviewers say

### Libraries Hawaii

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libraries-hawaii/id725314974)

Access the Hawaii State Public Library System's catalog from your mobile device. Search for books and movies, manage your account, place holds, and discover library events and hours.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Place and cancel holds, Manage library account, Scan item barcodes, View item details and reviews, Find library events and hours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pagebound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pagebound-social-book-tracker/id6751526412)

This app allows users to discuss books in real-time forums tied to specific titles. Earn points and badges for tracking your reading progress and engaging with the community. Organize your reading list, rate books, and connect with fellow readers based on shared literary tastes.

**Highlights:** Book-specific discussion forums, Gamified reading challenges, Points and badge system, Organize TBR lists, Half-star book ratings, Anonymous reader profiles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pagebound Royalty | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Obsessed with the app
- 👍 Amazing and user-friendly UI
- 🤝 Great social features and community
- 🎨 Beautiful and visually appealing design
- 🎯 Excellent for book tracking and planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific language editions of books

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional spoilers in forums

**Requested features**

- Save reading progress across forums
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Libraries Hawaii free?

Libraries Hawaii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pagebound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Libraries Hawaii or Pagebound?

Pagebound is rated higher. Libraries Hawaii averages 1.7 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Pagebound averages 4.8 from 525 ratings.

### Do Libraries Hawaii or Pagebound have ads?

Neither Libraries Hawaii nor Pagebound shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Libraries Hawaii or Pagebound?

Libraries Hawaii ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pagebound fortnightly. Most recently, Libraries Hawaii was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pagebound on October 28, 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.*