Comparison

RIDU vs Lector eLibro

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

Head to head

RIDU

Free

📚 Books

★ 4.371 ratingsView app →

Lector eLibro

Free

📚 Books

★ 3.718 ratingsView app →

About

RIDU

Explore a universe of audio stories featuring chilling creepypastas, true crime, and classic tales. Enjoy cinematic sound and original music for immersive listening. Discover content for relaxation, meditation, and family fun.

Highlights

Audiohistorias escritas
Creepypastas y true crime
Sonido cinematográfico
Música original
Relatos de viajeros
Historias para meditar
Descarga sin conexión

Features

Read full description

Ridu es un universo sonoro de audiohistorias especialmente escritas para ser escuchadas. Dross Rotzank cuenta con su voz las más siniestras creepypastas, los casos reales de los asesinos más despiadados, cuentos de Lovecraft y más. Con un sonido cinematográfico y música original. Además: relatos de viajeros por el mundo, historias para relajarte y meditar, ficciones sonoras (En terapia, Delivery Horror), clásicos contados en 30 minutos, juegos para compartir con amigos y familia, cuentos para niños y mucho más para descubrir. - Suscripción ilimitada por sólo usd 3,99 al mes. - Escucha algunas audiohistorias gratis. - Descarga para escuchar sin conexión http://www.readingu.net/terminos-privacidad/terminos-privacidad.html Términos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lector eLibro

Access your eLibro bookshelf and read books offline. Enjoy your digital library anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection.

Highlights

Offline reading
Access digital bookshelf
Read anytime, anywhere
No internet required

Features

Read full description

¡Lea aun sin internet los libros de su estante de eLibro!

Screenshots

RIDU3 screens

Lector eLibro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RIDU at 64% against Lector eLibro's 0%. RIDU also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Lector eLibro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, 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. RIDU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Lector eLibro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RIDU holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of RIDU's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lector eLibro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIDU ships an update monthly, Lector eLibro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level

RIDU versus Lector eLibro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	RIDU	Lector eLibro
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.3 (71 ratings) — better	3.7 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews	63.8% of reviews — better	0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	71 — better	18
Update frequency	Monthly — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Subscription	Free — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	29 MB	73 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	Mario Di luca	E-LIBRO CORPORATION

Customer experience

RIDU

All ratings71 ratings

Positive80.3%

Neutral2.8%

Negative16.9%

Written reviews94 reviews

Positive63.8%

Neutral14.9%

Negative21.3%

Lector eLibro

All ratings18 ratings

Positive50.0%

Neutral22.2%

Negative27.8%

Written reviews3 reviews

Positive0.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

RIDU

Reported bugs

26 issues

App closes when trying to subscribe
Ads prevent further listening
App crashes on loading screen
Subscription not recognized
App freezes on loading screen

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Audio playback issues (chapter 12)
Chapter numbering incorrect
App doesn't load stories
App closes unexpectedly
Audio gets stuck after ads
App doesn't play audio
Audio restarts at minute 7:00
Audio playback stops when phone is locked
App doesn't work on iPad
App crashes on iOS
App requires update but no update available
App asks to update repeatedly
App doesn't open
Subscription not working
Audio returns to original point
Some audios end unexpectedly
Cannot see videos or images
Audios restart mid-playback
App doesn't allow desired content selection
App not working on iPhone after subscription
Accessibility issues with VoiceOver

Requested features

10 requests

Allow background playback (phone off)
Create playlists
Allow users to upload own content
Bluetooth and network streaming
Autoplay feature

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Organize audiobooks by parts
Add 'El libro negro' to list
More visual content in podcasts
Update user interface
Add free trial

Lector eLibro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RIDU

Subscriptions2

RIDU Subscripción$3.991 Month
RiduSuscripcionUS$3.991 Month

None

Lector eLibro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIDU free?

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

Is Lector eLibro free?

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

Which has better reviews, RIDU or Lector eLibro?

RIDU is rated higher. RIDU averages 4.3 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Lector eLibro averages 3.7 from 18 ratings.

Do RIDU or Lector eLibro have ads?

Neither RIDU nor Lector eLibro shows ads.

Which is updated more often, RIDU or Lector eLibro?

RIDU ships an update monthly, and Lector eLibro every 3 months. Most recently, RIDU was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lector eLibro on October 6, 2026.