JoyLit vs LiterallyForBooks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JoyLit
Access a vast library of novels and audiobooks across popular genres. Switch seamlessly between reading and listening, with personalized recommendations and daily updates. Enjoy a comfortable, ad-free experience tailored to your preferences.
- Millions of novels and audiobooks
- Diverse genres and tropes
- Read and listen modes
- Personalized recommendations
- Daily chapter updates
- Customizable reading experience
- Ad-free
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JoyLit: Your Gateway to Endless Stories Discover, read, and listen to millions of captivating novels and audiobooks with JoyLit, the ultimate platform for passionate readers and story lovers. Explore a huge library of bestselling fiction across today's most-loved genres, from heartfelt romance and thrilling suspense to fantasy, paranormal, mystery, and more. Read & Listen — Your Way Whether you prefer immersive reading or hands-free listening to audiobooks, JoyLit delivers a premium storytelling experience anytime, anywhere. Now many popular titles include audiobook support so you can switch between reading and listening seamlessly. Diverse Genres for Every Reader From blockbuster romances to hidden gems, JoyLit offers stories for every mood, trope, and taste. Our collection is curated to ensure that you'll always find what you're craving next. Hottest Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Suspense, Mystery, and YA/Teen. Popular Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Second Chance, LGBTQ+, Forbidden Love, and more. Curated for You: Personalized recommendations based on your unique tastes and reading history. Trending Must-Reads Dive into our most popular stories that have captured the hearts of millions. What Happens In Vegas Right Time, Wrong Brother The Billionaire's Surprise Twins Maizie Adams is Off-Limits Why Choose JoyLit? Free Your Hands with Audiobooks: Listen to your favorite titles anytime, anywhere — perfect for driving, exercising, or doing chores Daily Updates: Fresh chapters are delivered daily so you never have to wait long for a cliffhanger Seamless Experience: Customizable fonts, themes, and light/dark mode for comfortable reading Ad-Free & Cancel Anytime Download JoyLit now! Start reading more, start listening more, and discover your next favorite story. Stay Connected Official Website: https://www.joylitnovel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoyLitOfficial Customer Support: JoyLit_feedback@techdelic.cc
LiterallyForBooks
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.
- Track reading progress
- Multiple goal formats
- Half-star review scale
- Keyword labeling
- Prioritize want-to-read list
- Book club feeds
- Spoiler-protected posts
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Book tracking: Track your book progress, multiple formats of goals, half star review scale, label books with keywords, prioritize want to read list with priority. Social: Suggest or request books, generic posts, spoiler protected posters, book clubs with their own feeds and tracking Profiles: Create an about me, favorite genres, profile photos, top 10 of all time, recent favorites, and see your LiterAllies lists and goals Privacy Policy: https://www.literallyforbooks.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LiterallyForBooks at 5.0 against JoyLit's 4.3. LiterallyForBooks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). JoyLit's advantage is ratings volume (5K vs 2) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. JoyLit sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. LiterallyForBooks asks for nothing beyond the download.
LiterallyForBooks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoyLit has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
JoyLit ships an update every 9 days, LiterallyForBooks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JoyLit | LiterallyForBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (5K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Techdelic Investment Co., Limited | Matthew Dornbos |
Customer experience
JoyLit
LiterallyForBooks
Bugs and requests
JoyLit
Reported bugs
3 issues- App switching to Chinese language
- Chapters disappearing after paid access expires
- Coins not properly tracking/updating
Requested features
5 requests- Offer monthly subscription option
- Provide more ways to earn free coins
- Implement continuous scrolling
- Add language selection option
- Improve customer support responsiveness
LiterallyForBooks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JoyLit
- Member subscription1$9.991 Month
- Read$1.99
- Purchase Coins$4.99
- Purchase Coins$8.99
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- Coins Package 1$9.99
- Unlimited Reading 7 days$11.99
- Purchase Coins$14.99
- Coins Package 2$19.99
- Purchase Coins$24.99
- Coins Package 3$29.99
- Purchase Coins$49.99
LiterallyForBooks
No in-app purchases
