# OpenLibrary Browser vs Librivox

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Librivox at 53% against OpenLibrary Browser's 0%. Librivox also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (239 vs 39). OpenLibrary Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Librivox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenLibrary Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Librivox holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Librivox has 239 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of OpenLibrary Browser's written reviews are positive against 53% of Librivox's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenLibrary Browser | Librivox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlibrary-browser/id1140641758/reviews) | **[4.4 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librivox-all-audiobooks/id1541495916/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **239** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Wakefield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140641757) | [Webron Software LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071126548) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenLibrary Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlibrary-browser/id1140641758)

Access a vast catalog of books directly from your mobile device. Search for titles, browse collections, and download public domain works for free.

**Highlights:** Search book catalog, Browse book collections, Download public domain works, Mobile client for OpenLibrary

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Librivox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librivox-all-audiobooks/id1541495916)

Access a vast library of public domain e-books and audiobooks from Librivox and Project Gutenberg. Explore over 10,000 audiobooks and 50,000 written books in multiple languages, including classics and popular titles.

**Highlights:** Public domain e-books, Public domain audiobooks, 10,000+ audiobooks, 50,000+ written books, Multiple languages, Classic literature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenLibrary Browser free?

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

### Is Librivox free?

Librivox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenLibrary Browser or Librivox?

Librivox is rated higher. OpenLibrary Browser averages 1.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Librivox averages 4.4 from 239 ratings.

### Do OpenLibrary Browser or Librivox have ads?

Librivox shows ads; OpenLibrary Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenLibrary Browser or Librivox?

OpenLibrary Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Librivox every 3 months. Most recently, OpenLibrary Browser was updated on September 9, 2026 and Librivox on September 23, 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.*