# Librarius vs Readroom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readroom at none against Librarius's 26. Readroom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Librarius's advantage is ratings volume (191 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Librarius sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Readroom asks for nothing beyond the download.

Readroom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Librarius has 191 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Librarius ships an update every 2 weeks, Readroom every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Librarius | Readroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarius/id1552376092/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readroom/id6796286344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **191** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Librarius TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552376094) | [Ostap Radelytskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796286346) |

## What reviewers say

### Librarius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarius/id1552376092)

Access a vast digital library of Ukrainian e-books and audiobooks. Rent, buy, or read thousands of titles for free. Enjoy offline reading, personalized lists, and advanced search features.

**Highlights:** Offline reading, Book rental and purchase, Personalized wishlists, Advanced search and filters, Free preview of book content, Customizable reading settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Місячна підписка | $4.99 | per month |
| Місячна преміум підписка | $5.99 | per month |
| 3-місячна підписка | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| 6-місячна підписка | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| 6-місячна преміум підписка | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Книжка | $0.99 | one-time |
| Книжка | $1.99 | one-time |
| Книжка | $2.99 | one-time |
| Книжка | $3.99 | one-time |
| Книжка | $4.99 | one-time |
| Книжка | $5.99 | one-time |
| Книжка | $6.99 | one-time |
| Книжка | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Good selection of Ukrainian books
- 💰 Affordable subscription/rental options
- ❤️ Supports Ukrainian authors/content
- 👍 Easy to use Apple Pay
- 🗣️ Audiobooks read by humans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Books not accessible offline
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes/freezes
- 🔄 Constant logouts/re-authentication
- 📉 Lost reading progress after updates/logouts
- 📱 Poor iPad/tablet optimization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Audiobooks not saving progress
- App logs out users constantly
- Reading progress lost after updates
- Books not opening/showing errors

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Expand collection of Ukrainian authors
- Improve iPad/tablet adaptation
- Add ability to highlight and save quotes
- Implement progress bar/percentage read


### Readroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readroom/id6796286344)

Track your reading progress with a session timer and calendar. Discover new books through curated shelves and join clubs to discuss literature with others. Enjoy a private reading space without ads or trackers.

**Highlights:** Reading session timer with lock screen widget, Reading calendar with book covers, Personalized reading statistics, Curated book shelves from creators, Book club discussions and events, Manual book entry for personal libraries

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Librarius free?

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

### Is Readroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Librarius or Readroom?

Readroom is rated higher. Librarius averages 4.6 out of 5 from 191 ratings, while Readroom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Librarius or Readroom have ads?

Neither Librarius nor Readroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Librarius or Readroom?

Librarius ships an update every 2 weeks, and Readroom every 4 days. Most recently, Librarius was updated on September 30, 2026 and Readroom on September 29, 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.*