OpenLibrary Browser vs Project Gutenberg Ebooks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenLibrary Browser
Access a vast catalog of books directly from your mobile device. Search for titles, browse collections, and download public domain works for free.
- Search book catalog
- Browse book collections
- Download public domain works
- Mobile client for OpenLibrary
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A mobile client for the OpenLibrary website. Users can search and browse for books, and download available public domain works.
Project Gutenberg Ebooks
Access and read thousands of public domain ebooks from Project Gutenberg. This app offers a customizable reader, smart search, offline access, and annotation tools for a personalized reading experience.
- Thousands of public domain ebooks
- Smart ebook search and filtering
- Offline reading capability
- Ebook annotations and notes
- Customizable reader with themes
- Multi-language support
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Project Gutenberg Ebooks Reader - Your Digital Library Discover the world's largest collection of digital books with this comprehensive Project Gutenberg ebook reader. Access thousands of classic and modern ebooks from the Project Gutenberg library, the oldest digital library in the world, right on your mobile device. ** Project Gutenberg Digital Library Access thousands of ebooks from Project Gutenberg Classic literature, modern works, and educational content Support for 16 different languages Books available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more The most comprehensive Project Gutenberg collection on mobile ** Smart Ebook Search Powerful search by title, author, or keywords Find any Project Gutenberg book instantly Browse by categories and tags Discover new authors and genres in the Gutenberg library ** Personal Ebook Collection Save Project Gutenberg books to favorites Create personal reading lists Track your reading history Never lose a great book from the Gutenberg collection ** Advanced Ebook Reader Customizable Project Gutenberg ebook reader Multiple font sizes and families Dark and light reading themes Auto-scroll feature for hands-free reading Text selection and highlighting Search within Project Gutenberg ebooks ** Ebook Annotations & Notes Highlight important passages in Gutenberg ebooks Add personal notes and comments Organize notes by categories Export annotations for reference Never lose your thoughts while reading Project Gutenberg books ** Offline Ebook Reading Download Project Gutenberg ebooks for offline access Read Gutenberg books anywhere without internet Manage your downloaded ebook library ** Multi-Language Ebook Support App interface in 16 languages Project Gutenberg books in multiple languages Automatic language detection Easy language switching for Gutenberg ebooks ** Customizable Ebook Reader Dark and light themes Intuitive navigation Responsive layout for all screen sizes Personalized Project Gutenberg reading experience Perfect for: Project Gutenberg enthusiasts Classic literature lovers Students and researchers Commuters and travelers Anyone who enjoys reading ebooks on the go Features: Thousands of Project Gutenberg ebooks Smart ebook search and filtering Offline Project Gutenberg reading Ebook annotations and notes system Multi-language Gutenberg support Customizable ebook reader experience Personal Gutenberg library management Dark/light theme support Responsive design Why Choose This Project Gutenberg Reader: Direct access to the Project Gutenberg library Optimized for mobile reading Advanced ebook reader features Regular updates with new Gutenberg books Community-driven Project Gutenberg experience Start your Project Gutenberg journey today and discover the joy of having the world's largest digital library in your pocket. Whether you're looking for classic literature, modern works, or educational content, this Project Gutenberg ebook reader has something for every book lover. Download now and begin exploring thousands of Project Gutenberg ebooks at your fingertips. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chaptio.com/librivox/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Project Gutenberg Ebooks at 4.6 against OpenLibrary Browser's 1.4. Project Gutenberg Ebooks also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). OpenLibrary Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Project Gutenberg Ebooks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. OpenLibrary Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Project Gutenberg Ebooks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of OpenLibrary Browser's written reviews are positive against 20% of Project Gutenberg Ebooks's.
OpenLibrary Browser ships an update every 3 months, Project Gutenberg Ebooks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenLibrary Browser | Project Gutenberg Ebooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (39 ratings) | 4.6 (45 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39 | 45 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Wakefield | Natalja Morozova |
Customer experience
OpenLibrary Browser
Project Gutenberg Ebooks
In-app purchases
OpenLibrary Browser
No in-app purchases
Project Gutenberg Ebooks
- Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
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