# PocketBook Reader vs Bookmory

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookmory at 93% against PocketBook Reader's 54%. Bookmory also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). PocketBook Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketBook Reader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bookmory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bookmory holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 16K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of PocketBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 93% of Bookmory's.

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Bookmory every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketBook Reader | Bookmory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #158 | **#98** |
| Size | 106 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pocketbook International SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536135171) | [TonySoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515533481) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketbook-reader/id805488884)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app is a versatile reader supporting 26 book and audio formats, including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. It offers features like PDF reflow, text-to-speech, cloud synchronization, and extensive customization options for a comfortable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports 26 book and audio formats, PDF Reflow function, Text-to-speech engine, Cloud synchronization service, Customizable interface and reading settings, Adobe DRM support

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eBook | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class A) | $0.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class B) | $1.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $2.99 | one-time |
| eBook (class D) | $3.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 7.09 | $5.99 | one-time |
| eBook | $6.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 10.9 | $9.90 | one-time |
| eBook | $9.99 | one-time |
| eBook: type 12.99 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 🚀 Smooth scrolling
- 💡 Customizable settings (font, margin, etc.)
- 🔒 Supports DRM-protected content
- 👍 Intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud sync
- 🐛 Inconsistent page rendering
- 🐛 Buggy text highlighting and annotation
- 🐛 Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library after login issues
- Inability to open DRM-protected PDFs
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Text-to-speech voice quality issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize books into custom folders
- Option to disable quick action zones
- Improved text-to-speech controls (seek, pause, etc.)
- Support for handwritten annotations with Apple Pencil
- Faster page turning and scrolling


### Bookmory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmory-reading-tracker/id1515533482)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Book, #109 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading progress across print, e-books, and audiobooks. Set goals, use a reading timer, and maintain a detailed journal with notes and stats. Organize your library, manage loans, and import/export your data.

**Highlights:** Track print, e-books, and audiobooks, Set yearly reading goals, Built-in reading timer, Detailed reading stats and calendar, Reading journal with notes and OCR, Manage book loans and purchases, Import/export reading records

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $30.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fun to use
- 🚀 Very easy to use
- 🚀 Organized and intuitive
- 🚀 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Seamless experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data tracking
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate book information
- 🐛 Difficulty finding/importing books

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working properly
- Deleted data not recoverable
- Inconsistent book information display

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads
- Yearly/monthly reading goals
- Book recommendation system
- Deeper integration with ebook/audiobook apps
- Option to share reading progress with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketBook Reader free?

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

### Is Bookmory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PocketBook Reader or Bookmory?

Bookmory is rated higher. PocketBook Reader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Bookmory averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do PocketBook Reader or Bookmory have ads?

Bookmory shows ads; PocketBook Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, PocketBook Reader or Bookmory?

PocketBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Bookmory every 5 days. Most recently, PocketBook Reader was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bookmory on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PocketBook Reader or Bookmory?

PocketBook Reader currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and Bookmory at #98. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*