# Libro.fm Audiobooks vs EchoReadPro

The clearest difference is price: Libro.fm Audiobooks at Free against EchoReadPro's $0.29. Libro.fm Audiobooks also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 1) and chart position (#109 vs unranked). EchoReadPro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Libro.fm Audiobooks is free to download; EchoReadPro costs $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Libro.fm Audiobooks against 5.0 for EchoReadPro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libro.fm Audiobooks has 41K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update monthly, EchoReadPro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libro.fm Audiobooks | EchoReadPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.29 |
| Rating | [4.9 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librofm-audiobooks/id1057776523/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoreadpro/id6770789719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Libro.fm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057776522) | [杨军 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/564474259) |

## What reviewers say

### Libro.fm Audiobooks

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

**Currently charting:** #109 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


### EchoReadPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echoreadpro/id6770789719)

Transform text into audio for hands-free listening on various devices. Enjoy customizable playback speeds, voice options, and seamless progress saving. Ideal for language learners and anyone who wants to free their eyes from screens.

**Highlights:** Text and local file reading, Adjustable language, speed, and volume, Voice sync text highlighting, Playback paragraph switching, Save playback history and settings, Screen-off playback, Image text recognition, Unlimited listening duration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Libro.fm Audiobooks free?

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

### Is EchoReadPro free?

EchoReadPro costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

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

EchoReadPro is rated higher. Libro.fm Audiobooks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while EchoReadPro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Libro.fm Audiobooks nor EchoReadPro shows ads.

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

Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update monthly, and EchoReadPro weekly. Most recently, Libro.fm Audiobooks was updated on October 19, 2026 and EchoReadPro on October 17, 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.*