Comparison

Libby, the library app vs VoiceChapters

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Libby, the library app

Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

Highlights
  • Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
  • Download for offline access
  • Send ebooks to Kindle
  • Adjust reader settings
  • Customize audio player
  • Create book lists
Currently charting
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Libby connects you to your local library’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more. With just your library card, you can instantly read or listen to books on your phone or tablet — for free, thanks to your public library! Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere. What You Can Do with Libby - Browse your library’s digital catalog of books - Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines - Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only) - Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay - Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space - Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles - Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices A Beautiful Reading Experience Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader: - Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences - Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels - Define and search for words or phrases instantly - Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids - Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading An Immersive Audiobook Player Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable: - Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x) - Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening - Swipe easily to skip forward or backward - Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen Read Anywhere, Anytime Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible. Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all. Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.

About

VoiceChapters

Features
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VoiceChapters helps authors turn spoken ideas into organized book chapters. Record chapter thoughts from your phone, upload audio securely, review transcripts, extract notes, and continue drafting from your VoiceChapters workspace.\n\nUse VoiceChapters to capture memories, outline chapters, save scratchpad notes, and shape raw recordings into editable book material. It is built for solo authors, memoir writers, family historians, coaches, and anyone who thinks better out loud than staring at a blank page.\n\nFeatures include voice recording, secure cloud upload, automatic transcription, AI-assisted chapter drafting, scratchpad extraction, project organization, web dashboard editing, and Markdown export.\n\nTerms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Libby, the library app4 screens
VoiceChapters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libby, the library app at none against VoiceChapters's 2. Libby, the library app also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VoiceChapters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Libby, the library app asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Libby, the library app versus VoiceChapters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibby, the library appVoiceChapters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.6M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.6M — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOverDrive, Inc.Dimitri Harding

Bugs and requests

Libby, the library app

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Issues with downloading and syncing content
  • Unreliable playback controls for audiobooks
  • Inconsistent behavior when placing holds
  • Disappearing reading history and bookmarks

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to search across multiple libraries
  • Custom reading/listening speed controls
  • Improved recommendation and discovery tools
  • Option to purchase unavailable titles
  • Customizable reading experience (fonts, themes)
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  • Integration with other e-book/audiobook services

VoiceChapters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Libby, the library app

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VoiceChapters

Subscriptions2
  • VoiceChapters Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • VoiceChapters Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Libby, the library app free?
Libby, the library app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VoiceChapters free?
VoiceChapters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Libby, the library app or VoiceChapters have ads?
Neither Libby, the library app nor VoiceChapters shows ads.

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