# Libro.fm Audiobooks vs LiterallyForBooks

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiterallyForBooks at daily against Libro.fm Audiobooks's every 3 weeks. LiterallyForBooks also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Libro.fm Audiobooks's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 2) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 LiterallyForBooks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libro.fm Audiobooks has 37K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update every 3 weeks, LiterallyForBooks daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Libro.fm Audiobooks | LiterallyForBooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librofm-audiobooks/id1057776523/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literallyforbooks/id6792498521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Libro.fm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057776522) | [Matthew Dornbos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744023864) |

## 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


### LiterallyForBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literallyforbooks/id6792498521)

This app helps you track your reading progress, manage your book lists, and connect with other readers. Organize your library, set reading goals, and discover new books through social features and book clubs.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Multiple goal formats, Half-star review scale, Keyword labeling, Prioritize want-to-read list, Book club feeds, Spoiler-protected posts

**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 LiterallyForBooks free?

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

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

LiterallyForBooks is rated higher. Libro.fm Audiobooks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while LiterallyForBooks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Libro.fm Audiobooks nor LiterallyForBooks shows ads.

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

Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiterallyForBooks daily. Most recently, Libro.fm Audiobooks was updated on October 15, 2026 and LiterallyForBooks on October 6, 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.*