# Readsy vs Bookly

The clearest difference is rating: Bookly at 4.6 against Readsy's 1.0. Bookly also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Readsy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookly sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Readsy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookly holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookly has 62K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Readsy's written reviews are positive against 84% of Bookly's.

Readsy ships an update every 12 months, Bookly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readsy | Bookly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readsy/id783107861/reviews) | **[4.6 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **62K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 2 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Brooks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570979338) | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) |

## What reviewers say

### Readsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readsy/id783107861)

This app helps you read a little bit every day, with books structured for year-long reading. You can download books within the app and sync them via iCloud. The format is open, allowing users to create and share their own reading content.

**Highlights:** Daily reading schedule, Year-long book formatting, In-app book downloads, iCloud synchronization, Custom book creation, Open JSON data format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookly-book-tracker/id1085047737)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Book, #32 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you track your reading habits in real-time, manage your library, and set reading goals. It offers detailed statistics, custom ratings, and ambient sounds to enhance your reading experience and build a consistent reading habit.

**Highlights:** Real-time reading timer, Detailed reading statistics, Custom book ratings, Book library management, Reading goals and reminders, Character tracking, Readathon tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro 50% OFF | $14.99 | per year |
| Six Months of Pro | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Pro 30% OFF | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro (50% OFF 1st year trial) | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro 20% OFF | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Family Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 extra reading days | $0.99 | one-time |
| A handful of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| A big bag of Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| A chest of Diamonds | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bookly Pro | $79.99 | one-time |
| Bookly Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking reading progress
- 🚀 Motivates users to read more
- 📊 Provides detailed reading statistics
- 💡 Allows adding quotes, thoughts, and new words
- 👍 User-friendly interface and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/adding some books
- 🔢 Limit on number of books that can be added

**Reported bugs**

- Reading sessions not always accurately recorded
- Inconsistencies in page count/progress tracking
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete/edit books
- Option to track audiobook progress
- Sync reading progress across devices
- More customization options
- Integration with other reading apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readsy free?

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

### Is Bookly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readsy or Bookly?

Bookly is rated higher. Readsy averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bookly averages 4.6 from 62K ratings.

### Do Readsy or Bookly have ads?

Bookly shows ads; Readsy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Readsy or Bookly?

Readsy ships an update every 12 months, and Bookly monthly. Most recently, Readsy was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bookly on October 22, 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.*