Comparison

fReads vs Lingevo Library

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

Head to head
About

fReads

Access a vast library of free English literature, including novels, plays, and educational texts. Enjoy hands-free reading with auto-scrolling and mark important passages with a persistent highlight feature for easy review.

Highlights
  • Extensive free book library
  • English literature classics
  • Educational and business books
  • Auto-scrolling for hands-free reading
  • Persistent highlight feature
Features
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fReads is the ultimate collection of free “must read” books in English Literature and more. This app contains a wide variety of books ranging from novels and plays to business and educational books. fReads offers a variety of functionalities for readers such as an auto scrolling feature to allow for hands free reading as well as a highlight feature that persists over time so that readers can go back to previous chapters and review the points of interest to them. All in all fReads is the perfect tool for readers of all kinds.

About

Lingevo Library

Features
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Read classic novels at exactly your English level, with word and grammar help built into every page. Lingevo Library turns public-domain masterpieces into graded readers for Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced learners. Pick a level, open a story and read: tap any word for a definition in context, and see the grammar behind the most interesting phrases explained like a teacher would. HOW IT HELPS YOU LEARN • Three clear levels: every classic is adapted to match your English, so it is challenging without being discouraging • Tap any word: look it up instantly, then save it to your flashcards • Grammar in context: highlighted phrases show tenses, structures and idioms as the author actually uses them. Long-press to save the ones you want to remember • Spaced-repetition flashcards: the words you saved come back at just the right time • Your progress, your way: reading streaks, Ledger badges, themes and reading fonts you can change anytime FROM ALICE TO DRACULA Wonderland, Treasure Island, Jane Eyre, Jekyll and Hyde, Dorian Gray, Dracula, Frankenstein and many more, with new books added every month. READ ANYWHERE Every book is built into the app, so there is nothing to download and it works fully offline. The app speaks English, German, Spanish, French and Portuguese. FREE TO START Read 12 classics free, four at every level, including three spooky favourites for Halloween: The Canterville Ghost, Dracula and Frankenstein. Lingevo Library Pro unlocks the whole library and removes ads. Good practice for anyone building reading skills for English exams, or simply reading for the love of it. Download Lingevo Library and let a great story do the teaching. TERMS & PRIVACY By downloading or using Lingevo Library, you agree to our standard terms. This application strictly adheres to the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

fReads4 screens
Lingevo Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: fReads at none against Lingevo Library's 2. fReads also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Lingevo Library's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price 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. Lingevo Library sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. fReads asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

fReads ships an update every 12 months, Lingevo Library fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
fReads versus Lingevo Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfReadsLingevo Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size370 MB120 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperQualex Consulting Services, IncPaul Maxwell

In-app purchases

None

fReads

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lingevo Library

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual Support$12.991 Year

Questions

Is fReads free?
fReads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lingevo Library free?
Lingevo Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do fReads or Lingevo Library have ads?
Lingevo Library shows ads; fReads does not.
Which is updated more often, fReads or Lingevo Library?
fReads ships an update every 12 months, and Lingevo Library fortnightly. Most recently, fReads was updated on November 2, 2026 and Lingevo Library on October 31, 2026.

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