# myLIBRO vs LiterallyForBooks

The clearest difference is update cadence: LiterallyForBooks at daily against myLIBRO's every 2 months. myLIBRO's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 2) and iOS requirement (11 vs 26.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LiterallyForBooks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myLIBRO has 6.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, LiterallyForBooks daily. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | myLIBRO | LiterallyForBooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibro/id1287374396/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literallyforbooks/id6792498521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gopinath Jagamohan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287374395) | [Matthew Dornbos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744023864) |

## What reviewers say

### myLIBRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylibro/id1287374396)

Connect with your library using voice or chat. Search the catalog, place holds, renew items, and manage appointments. Access audiobooks and library services conveniently.

**Highlights:** Voice and chat library interaction, Catalog search, Place holds and renew items, Check fines, Download and play audiobooks, Schedule appointments and services

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for library access
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Great for scheduling pickups
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search function issues
- 🐛 Wishlist/hold management problems
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Login/account issues
- 🐛 Scheduling pickup challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Search not returning relevant results
- Wishlist and hold details not loading properly
- Login failures and account management issues
- Inconsistent pickup scheduling and notification problems
- Incompatibility with certain devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add option to toggle between multiple library accounts
- Improve wishlist and hold management features
- Enhance search functionality
- Streamline pickup scheduling process
- Provide more customization options


### LiterallyForBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literallyforbooks/id6792498521)

This app helps you track your reading progress, manage your book lists, and connect with other readers. Organize your library, set reading goals, and discover new books through social features and book clubs.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Multiple goal formats, Half-star review scale, Keyword labeling, Prioritize want-to-read list, Book club feeds, Spoiler-protected posts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is myLIBRO free?

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

### Is LiterallyForBooks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, myLIBRO or LiterallyForBooks?

LiterallyForBooks is rated higher. myLIBRO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while LiterallyForBooks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do myLIBRO or LiterallyForBooks have ads?

Neither myLIBRO nor LiterallyForBooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, myLIBRO or LiterallyForBooks?

myLIBRO ships an update every 2 months, and LiterallyForBooks daily. Most recently, myLIBRO was updated on October 11, 2026 and LiterallyForBooks on October 6, 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.*