SamlibReader vs Books
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SamlibReader
This app provides a convenient way to read books from the "Magazine Samizdat" website. It addresses issues with incorrect HTML markup, allowing users to customize font size and encoding for a better reading experience. It also keeps track of your reading progress and book list.
- Read "Magazine Samizdat" content
- Customizable font size
- Selectable text encoding
- Stores reading progress
- Maintains book list
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The application is made to read the materials of the site "Magazine Samizdat" samlib.ru On the website there are many new interesting books but, unfortunately, there is an incorrect HTML markup code. It is very inconvenient to read texts in many browsers (it is impossible to increase the text size), and downloaded files in most applications reader html files are opened with the wrong encoding. The app allows you to choose the encoding and font size, and stores a list of books and a reading position.
Books
Access a vast library of Russian books and audiobooks across numerous genres. Enjoy offline reading, customizable reader settings, and track your reading habits. A premium subscription unlocks unlimited access to all content.
- Thousands of Russian books and audiobooks
- Offline reading and audiobook playback
- Customizable reader with dark mode
- Bookmarks and favorites
- Reading statistics
- Searchable library
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Books: Read & Listen — your personal library with thousands of Russian books and audiobooks. Read offline, anytime! MASSIVE LIBRARY Thousands of books across every genre: romance, sci-fi, mystery, classics, philosophy, business, fairy tales, and more. New books added regularly. AUDIOBOOKS Listen to your favorite works on the go, while walking, or at home. Built-in audio player with full playback controls. COMFORTABLE READER - Built-in PDF reader with smooth page navigation - Bookmarks and favorites for quick access to your favorite books - Search the entire library — find any book in seconds - Print pages directly from the app READ OFFLINE Download books and read without internet. Smart caching — a book downloads once and stays available forever. DARK MODE Comfortable reading any time of day. Choose light or dark theme to suit your preference. READING STATISTICS Track your reading sessions and see how much time you spend with your favorite books. FULL ACCESS Start reading right now. Premium subscription unlocks the entire library with unlimited books. GENRES: - Romance - Sci-Fi & Fantasy - Mystery & Thriller - Classic Literature - Business & Self-Help - Philosophy - Fairy Tales - Prose - History - And much more For support or any questions: victoras.kristea1999@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://cristea2017.github.io/freeBooks/terms.txt Privacy Policy: https://cristea2017.github.io/freeBooks/privacy.txt
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Books at 5.0 against SamlibReader's 3.3. SamlibReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Books sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SamlibReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Books holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
SamlibReader ships an update every 6 weeks, Books every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SamlibReader | Books |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Kramarchuk | Victor Cristea |
Customer experience
SamlibReader
Books
In-app purchases
SamlibReader
No in-app purchases
Books
- ПЛАН НА 1 НЕДЕЛЮ$1.997 Days
- ПЛАН НА 1 МЕСЯЦ$4.991 Month
- Подписка на 1 месяц — 3 дня пробно3 Days trial$4.991 Month
