# Читай vs LibRoom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Читай at none against LibRoom's 3. Читай also leads on ratings volume (419 vs 25) and chart position (#132 vs unranked). LibRoom's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 65%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LibRoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Читай asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Читай against 4.9 for LibRoom. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Читай has 419 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Читай's written reviews are positive against 91% of LibRoom's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Читай | LibRoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483452031/reviews) | **[4.9 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libroom-book-tracker/id6746367761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **419** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GRAMOTA, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483452030) | [Nikita Kurnosov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816451556) |

## What reviewers say

### Читай

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483452031)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover and purchase books, stationery, and gifts. Get personalized recommendations, pre-order new releases, and track your loyalty points. Enjoy fast delivery options and in-store pickup.

**Highlights:** Book purchasing, Stationery and gift selection, Pre-order new releases, In-store pickup (1 hour), Express delivery, Personalized recommendations, Loyalty program with bonuses and cashback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LibRoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libroom-book-tracker/id6746367761)

Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and set yearly reading goals. This app simplifies managing your book collection with features like barcode scanning, status tracking, and a reading calendar. It's designed for readers who want to stay organized and motivated on their reading journey.

**Highlights:** Instant book shelving via scan or search, Four reading statuses: Unread, In Progress, Finished, Dropped, Yearly Reading Challenge with live progress tracking, Book Calendar to view reading history, Ratings and notes for remembered favorites, Powerful filters and search functionality, Offline access for organization and tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LibRoom Pro — Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| LibRoom Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| LibRoom Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Читай free?

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

### Is LibRoom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Читай or LibRoom?

LibRoom is rated higher. Читай averages 4.8 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while LibRoom averages 4.9 from 25 ratings.

### Do Читай or LibRoom have ads?

Читай shows ads; LibRoom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Читай or LibRoom?

Читай ships an update every 2 weeks, and LibRoom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Читай was updated on October 29, 2026 and LibRoom on October 30, 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.*