# Libro.fm Audiobooks vs StoryGraph

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libro.fm Audiobooks at none against StoryGraph's 2. Libro.fm Audiobooks also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 70%). StoryGraph's advantage is chart position (#21 vs #84) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryGraph sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Libro.fm Audiobooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Libro.fm Audiobooks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libro.fm Audiobooks has 37K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Libro.fm Audiobooks's written reviews are positive against 70% of StoryGraph's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libro.fm Audiobooks | StoryGraph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librofm-audiobooks/id1057776523/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #84 | **#21** |
| Size | 60 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Libro.fm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057776522) | [The StoryGraph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570489926) |

## What reviewers say

### Libro.fm Audiobooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librofm-audiobooks/id1057776523)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of audiobooks while supporting local bookstores. Purchase audiobooks with credits, enjoy DRM-free downloads, and listen on the go with features like playback speed control and a sleep timer. Your purchases directly benefit independent booksellers.

**Highlights:** Explore 600,000+ audiobooks, Use audiobook credits, Apple Watch listening, Automatic sync across devices, Bookmarks and playback speed, Sleep timer, DRM-free downloads

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Support for local bookstores
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 💡 DRM-free audiobooks
- 🎨 Great user interface
- 🎁 Generous membership benefits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy playback and syncing issues
- 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality
- 💰 Audiobook prices can be high
- 🤔 Lack of certain features (e.g. chapters, in-app purchases)

**Reported bugs**

- Playback stops when device goes to sleep
- Inability to download audiobooks on cellular data
- App crashes and loses progress in books

**Requested features**

- Add chapter support for audiobooks
- Improve search and browsing capabilities
- Allow in-app purchases and account management
- Implement syncing across devices


### StoryGraph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storygraph-reading-tracker/id1570489264)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Book, #125 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Track your reading habits with insightful stats and personalized book recommendations powered by AI. Discover new books based on mood, pace, and genre, and connect with friends for shared reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Import Goodreads data, Personalized book recommendations, Track reading habits with stats, Discover books by mood and pace, Read with friends (buddy reads), Custom reading challenges, Content warnings for books

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The StoryGraph Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| The StoryGraph Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Excellent reading stats and data visualization
- 💡 Innovative features like buddy reads and reading challenges
- 👍 Clean and modern design
- 💡 Independent company, not owned by big tech

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Slow performance and loading times
- 🐛 Issues with importing data from other platforms
- 🐛 Missing some basic features like custom shelves/lists
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and UI in places

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to update reading progress
- Incorrect book details and page counts
- Login issues where users get logged out frequently

**Requested features**

- Ability to track re-reads and multiple editions of books
- More robust social features like following friends, liking reviews
- Barcode scanning to easily add books
- Customizable reading challenges and goal tracking
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Libro.fm Audiobooks free?

Libro.fm Audiobooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StoryGraph free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Libro.fm Audiobooks or StoryGraph?

Libro.fm Audiobooks is rated higher. Libro.fm Audiobooks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while StoryGraph averages 4.5 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Libro.fm Audiobooks or StoryGraph have ads?

Neither Libro.fm Audiobooks nor StoryGraph shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Libro.fm Audiobooks or StoryGraph?

Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update every 3 weeks, and StoryGraph every 3 weeks. Most recently, Libro.fm Audiobooks was updated on September 24, 2026 and StoryGraph on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Libro.fm Audiobooks or StoryGraph?

Libro.fm Audiobooks currently peaks at #84 in the App Store charts, and StoryGraph at #21. 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.*