# Libro.fm Audiobooks vs Dear Jane

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Libro.fm Audiobooks at 41K against Dear Jane's 2. Libro.fm Audiobooks also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Dear Jane's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 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 Dear Jane. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libro.fm Audiobooks has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Libro.fm Audiobooks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dear Jane's.

Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update monthly, Dear Jane every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libro.fm Audiobooks | Dear Jane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librofm-audiobooks/id1057776523/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-jane/id6777797638/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Libro.fm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057776522) | [Frances Maxwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572196041) |

## What reviewers say

### Libro.fm Audiobooks

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

**Currently charting:** #113 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


### Dear Jane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-jane/id6777797638)

Engage with Jane Austen's world through AITA-style confessions, personality quizzes, and novel knowledge tests. Progress through Meryton society by earning Society Honours for your wit and judgment. This app is crafted for dedicated fans of Jane Austen's literature.

**Highlights:** AITA-style confessions from Austen's world, Personality quizzes, Novel knowledge tests, Progress tracking for scandals and quizzes, Society Honours system, Debate participation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 Dear Jane free?

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

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

Dear Jane is rated higher. Libro.fm Audiobooks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Dear Jane averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Libro.fm Audiobooks or Dear Jane have ads?

Neither Libro.fm Audiobooks nor Dear Jane shows ads.

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

Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update monthly, and Dear Jane every 2 weeks. Most recently, Libro.fm Audiobooks was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dear Jane on October 13, 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.*