# Книги vs eLib

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eLib at none against Книги's 10. eLib also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). Книги's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Книги sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. eLib asks for nothing beyond the download.

Книги ships an update every 7 months, eLib monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Книги | eLib |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1152930627/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [European Business Challenge UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/315329463) | [Danil Petruhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788441945) |

## What reviewers say

### Книги

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1152930627)

Access thousands of the best foreign prose audiobooks with a subscription or for free. Listen to stories, catch up on literature, or enjoy new releases while on the go. Discover new authors and curated collections with preview options and chapter breakdowns.

**Highlights:** Thousands of foreign prose audiobooks, Subscription and free access, Thematic collections, Audiobook previews, Chapter breakdown, Fast downloads

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Подписка на книги | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Подписка на книги | $8.99 | per month |
| Подвиг Сусанина | $1.99 | one-time |
| Я тебя не знаю | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ноа-Ноа. Путешествие на Таити | $2.99 | one-time |
| Гениальная идея мистера Бедда | $2.99 | one-time |
| Волшебная Колыма | $2.99 | one-time |
| Чёрные вороны. Книга 4. Петля | $2.99 | one-time |
| Воспитательные моменты. Шуточн | $2.99 | one-time |
| Как располагать к себе людей | $3.99 | one-time |


### eLib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elib/id6788748666)

This application allows you to read e-books on your smartphone in popular formats like EPUB, FB2, and PDF. Enjoy offline reading with customizable text size, navigation, and a night mode for comfortable use in any lighting condition.

**Highlights:** Offline book reading, Supports EPUB, FB2, PDF, Adjustable text size, Comfortable night mode, Progress saving, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Книги free?

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

### Is eLib free?

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

### Do Книги or eLib have ads?

Neither Книги nor eLib shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Книги or eLib?

Книги ships an update every 7 months, and eLib monthly. Most recently, Книги was updated on November 6, 2026 and eLib on November 10, 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.*
