Audiobooks from LibriVox vs Audio Books Library Ereader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audiobooks from LibriVox
Access a vast library of classic audiobooks read by volunteers. Enjoy public domain novels, stories, and poetry for free, with options to enhance your listening experience through a premium subscription.
- Thousands of free classic audiobooks
- Browse by genre and author
- Offline listening with Premium
- Adjustable playback speed
- Sleep timer
- Read along with transcripts (Premium)
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Listen to thousands of free audiobooks from LibriVox: classic novels, short stories, poetry, fairy tales and more, read by volunteers from around the world. All books are in the public domain, so every audiobook is free to stream. Whether you're driving, working out, doing chores or falling asleep, you can always have a great book in your ears. GREAT CLASSICS, FREE TO LISTEN • Pride and Prejudice, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, A Tale of Two Cities, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Iliad, Emma and many more • Works by Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Arthur Conan Doyle, Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare, the Brothers Grimm and other great authors • Browse by genre: fiction, romance, adventure, mystery and detective, fantasy, science fiction, history, poetry, children's books, fairy tales and more • Discover what's popular with Top this month and new releases MADE FOR LISTENING • Pick up right where you left off, on every book • Jump between chapters easily • Sleep timer for bedtime stories and audiobooks at night • Control playback from the Lock Screen and Control Center • Bookmark books and keep track of what you're listening to and what you've finished • Search by title, author or keyword LEARN ENGLISH WITH AUDIOBOOKS • Listen to native English speakers read classic literature • Read along with the full transcript while you listen (Premium) • Look up words in the built-in dictionary LIBRIVOX PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for the best listening experience: • No ads • Download books and listen offline • Change playback speed • Read along with full transcripts Premium is available as a weekly, monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://yobimi.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Audiobooks from LibriVox is an independent app and is not affiliated with LibriVox. All audiobooks come from the LibriVox project and texts from Project Gutenberg. Thank you to all LibriVox volunteers and Project Gutenberg for their amazing work.
Audio Books Library Ereader
Carry thousands of audiobooks and podcasts in your pocket. Features AI-powered narration, quote saving, and a sleep timer for an immersive listening experience. Import your own ebook and audiobook files for complete library control.
- Extensive audiobook library
- AI-powered narration
- Quote saving & highlighting
- Customizable Sleep Timer
- Offline playback
- Import personal files
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Rediscover the Joy of Reading – Anytime, Anywhere Carry thousands of titles in your pocket and transform everyday moments into opportunities for learning and escape. Explore a diverse collection spanning BESTSELLERS, timeless CLASSICS, thrilling TRUE CRIME, insightful NON-FICTION, and everything in between. Easily add any book to your personal library and start listening instantly. More Than Just Listening – It’s an Experience We’ve reimagined the audiobook experience with features designed to enhance your enjoyment. AI-Powered Narration Experience stories brought to life with natural-sounding, intelligent voice narration. Our advanced AI technology delivers a captivating and immersive listening experience. Save & Reflect Never lose a powerful quote or insightful passage. Effortlessly highlight your favorite moments and save them for future reflection. Build your personal collection of literary gems. Sleep Soundly with Stories Drift off to dreamland with our integrated Sleep Timer. Set a duration and let the soothing voices carry you into a peaceful slumber. Your Books, Your Way Import your personal ebook and audiobook files directly into the app. Enjoy complete control over your library and listen to your favorite stories, wherever you are. Discover Your Next Favorite Story Today Download now and start listening! Transform your downtime into enriching experiences, expand your knowledge, and escape into the captivating world of audiobooks. FEATURES: > Extensive audiobook library > AI-powered narration > Quote saving & highlighting > Customizable Sleep Timer > Offline playback https://impulsoryapps.com/privacy https://impulsoryapps.com/tos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Audiobooks from LibriVox at 4.3 against Audio Books Library Ereader's 3.3. Audiobooks from LibriVox also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 36%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Audiobooks from LibriVox sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Audio Books Library Ereader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Audiobooks from LibriVox holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 42 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Audiobooks from LibriVox's written reviews are positive against 36% of Audio Books Library Ereader's.
Audiobooks from LibriVox ships an update every 6 weeks, Audio Books Library Ereader monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audiobooks from LibriVox | Audio Books Library Ereader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (42 ratings) — better | 3.3 (23 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 42 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 328 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duong Nguyen | Impulsory, LLC |
Customer experience
Audiobooks from LibriVox
Audio Books Library Ereader
In-app purchases
Audiobooks from LibriVox
- 1 Week3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- 1 Month3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Remove Advertisement$2.99
Audio Books Library Ereader
- Audio books library & tracker$6.997 Days
- Audio books library & tracker3 Days trial$11.993 Months
- Vital Source of Audible Books$19.991 Month
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- Audio Books Club: Read Aloud$19.991 Month
- Audio books library & tracker3 Days trial$39.992 Months
- Audio books library & tracker$59.993 Months
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