Comparison

ReadMe vs LibroGallery

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ReadMe

This app offers a streamlined experience for viewing text files, removing all extraneous features. It allows quick access to documents from cloud storage services and supports compressed files. Users can customize their reading experience with options for line spacing, themes, font size, and paging animation.

Highlights
  • Cloud file downloads (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • iTunes file upload
  • Compressed file support (zip)
  • Customizable text reading (line spacing, theme, font size)
  • Paging animation
  • Bookmarks
Features
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A viewer focused on one thing: reading. Enjoy novels and comics in one app with Readme. Less clutter. Just what you need to enjoy your next page. [Supported Formats] Novels — TXT, EPUB, SMI Comics — CBZ, CBR, CB7, PDF, TIF, JPG and PNG images Have your files in a ZIP archive? Add it to Readme, and the app will extract it for you. [An Expanded Remote Library] From NAS to the cloud — Connect to SMB, WebDAV, and OPDS servers, as well as Dropbox, OneDrive, Komga, and Kavita. Start reading while it loads — With supported comic files, you can start reading before the entire download finishes. Readme loads the content you need as you go. Choose a volume inside an archive — If a ZIP contains multiple comic archives, browse the volumes and open the one you want. Save for offline reading — Download books in advance and enjoy them without an internet connection. Downloaded books remain readable even after your Pro access ends. Pick up where you left off — Books you read remotely stay in your library, so you can open them again without searching through folders. Opening books from remote libraries and saving them offline require Pro. Depending on the file format and server, a file may need to be downloaded before it opens. [Comfortable Reading for Novels and Comics] Comic viewer — Scroll vertically, view two pages side by side, automatically trim margins, and enhance image clarity. Cover grid — See your library at a glance, with your reading progress displayed below each cover. Automatic series organization (Pro) — Readme identifies titles and volume numbers in filenames and groups books into series. Reading statistics (Pro) — View daily, weekly, and monthly reading time, along with records for individual books. Face ID lock — Lock the entire app. With Pro, you can also lock individual files and folders. [The Essentials, Refined] Continue reading — Your library remembers your reading position and progress. Make it yours — Choose from eight themes: Light, Paper, Sepia, Sage, Lavender, Dark, Midnight, and Black. Adjust fonts, text size, line spacing, margins, and page-turning or scrolling modes. Large files welcome — Open collections spanning tens of megabytes. For long text files, start reading the first pages while Readme prepares the rest. Automatic encoding detection — Readme recognizes a variety of text encodings, including UTF-8 and EUC-KR. Filename recovery — Recover garbled Korean filenames when extracting archives. iCloud sync — Continue on your iPad from where you stopped on your iPhone. Available with a separate in-app purchase or Pro. Import from the cloud — Bring in files from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and more. Transfer from your computer — Add files using Finder file sharing and other supported transfer methods. [Readme Pro] Get remote libraries, streaming, offline saving, automatic series organization, reading statistics, and individual file and folder locks. Pro also removes ads and includes iCloud sync while your access is active. Choose a monthly, annual, or lifetime plan. [iCloud Sync] Start a novel on your iPhone and continue from the same place on your iPad. Keep files, reading positions, and bookmarks in sync across your devices. Available as a one-time purchase or included with Readme Pro. [Importing Cloud Files] To import files from a cloud service, install its app on your iPhone and sign in. Supported options include Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. For NAVER MYBOX, use Send → Open in Another App to copy files to Readme. You can also connect Dropbox and OneDrive directly through Readme’s remote library. Something getting in the way of your reading? Let us know through Settings > Contact Us. We’re listening! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://parkgwangbeom.github.io/privacy/

About

LibroGallery

Features
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歡迎來到 LibroGallery —— 專為追求極致美學的閱讀者打造的「私人數字博物館」。 告別市面上充滿廣告與簡陋排版的閱讀工具。LibroGallery 致力於將您珍藏的本地小說、漫畫與文獻,轉化為觸手可及的藝術品。這不僅僅是一個閱讀器,更是一場結合了「沉浸式閱讀」與「專屬珍寶收集」的探索之旅。 【核心特色】 1. 黑金奢華手工裝幀:每一本匯入的書籍,都會由系統自動生成帶有金箔皮革質感的專屬封面,讓您的電子書架散發出如同古典圖書館般的迷人氣息。 2. 三維沉浸閱讀引擎:支援流暢的「上下滑動無縫閱讀」、「經典點擊翻頁」,以及極度仿真的「3D 沉浸式捲頁」三種模式。配備護眼、深色、漆黑(OLED)多種主題,搭配無級距字體與亮度調節,給您最舒適的視覺享受。 3. 獨創「書中拾遺」珍寶系統:閱讀不再只是單向的吸收!在您專注閱讀文本的過程中,LibroGallery 的智能引擎會感應您的閱讀進度,並從書中提取出獨一無二的「奇物珍寶」(如:上古竹簡、玄天鐵劍)。快來收集這些專屬於您的神話級掉落物,將它們陳列在黑金藏寶閣中! 4. 100 階文藝勛章:系統內建「破卷、納藏、秉燭、宗師」四大成就體系。記錄您的每一次挑燈夜讀,見證您從閱讀新手成長為一代宗師。 5. 隱私至上,純粹本地:無需註冊,不收集任何個人數據,沒有任何惱人的廣告。所有的書籍文件、閱讀進度和珍寶數據,均嚴格保存在您的設備沙盒之中。 【支援格式】 - 文本:.txt(內建強大的智能正則表達式,自動精準解析章節,完美支援 UTF-8 與 GB18030 編碼) - 文件:.pdf - 漫畫:.cbz, .zip 「閱讀,本該是一場充滿儀式感的藝術。」 立即下載 LibroGallery,開啟您的專屬私人藏書閣。

Screenshots

ReadMe4 screens
LibroGallery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LibroGallery at none against ReadMe's shown. LibroGallery also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReadMe sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LibroGallery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadMe ships an update weekly, LibroGallery every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ReadMe versus LibroGallery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadMeLibroGallery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (38 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings38 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGwangBeom Parkchee wen Lai

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ReadMe

Subscriptions2
  • Readme Pro$1.991 Month
  • Readme Pro7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time6
  • A Cup of Coffee$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • iCloud Sync$3.99
Show 3 more
  • A Hearty Meal$3.99
  • Heartfelt Support$6.99
  • Readme Pro$19.99
1 purchases

LibroGallery

One-time1
  • 館長通行證$4.99

Questions

Is ReadMe free?
ReadMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LibroGallery free?
LibroGallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ReadMe or LibroGallery have ads?
ReadMe shows ads; LibroGallery does not.
Which is updated more often, ReadMe or LibroGallery?
ReadMe ships an update weekly, and LibroGallery every 3 days. Most recently, ReadMe was updated on October 16, 2026 and LibroGallery on October 2, 2026.

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