# Little Free Library vs LiterallyForBooks

The clearest difference is rating: LiterallyForBooks at 5.0 against Little Free Library's 3.8. LiterallyForBooks also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Little Free Library's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 2) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LiterallyForBooks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Little Free Library has 199 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Little Free Library ships an update every 3 weeks, LiterallyForBooks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Little Free Library | LiterallyForBooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-free-library/id1555760218/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literallyforbooks/id6792498521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 17 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Little Free Library, Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555760220) | [Matthew Dornbos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744023864) |

## What reviewers say

### Little Free Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-free-library/id1555760218)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover nearby book-sharing locations with this app. Find libraries using filters, get directions, and save your favorites. Track your visits and leave notes for stewards. If you manage a library, update its details directly.

**Highlights:** Find nearby book-sharing locations, Search filters by location, Get directions and create routes, Favorite and track visited libraries, Leave notes in guest books, Edit library listings in real-time

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Excellent map feature for locating libraries
- 📍 GPS-based location discovery
- ⭐ Ability to favorite and track visited libraries
- 🧭 Driving directions integration
- 📱 User-friendly interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent and persistent crashes
- ⚠️ App won't open or load
- 🔄 Endless loading screens
- 📵 Incompatible with recent iOS updates
- ❌ Check-in feature consistently fails

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or after 2-3 clicks
- Instant crash when opening app
- Loading screen freezes indefinitely
- Check-in submit button spins forever without submitting
- Favorite feature causes immediate crash

**Requested features**

- Ability for non-stewards to add missing libraries
- Retroactive check-in date editing
- Children's book category indicator
- Book genre/category specifications
- Want-to-visit list separate from favorites


### LiterallyForBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literallyforbooks/id6792498521)

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.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Multiple goal formats, Half-star review scale, Keyword labeling, Prioritize want-to-read list, Book club feeds, Spoiler-protected posts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Little Free Library free?

Little Free Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LiterallyForBooks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Little Free Library or LiterallyForBooks?

LiterallyForBooks is rated higher. Little Free Library averages 3.8 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while LiterallyForBooks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Little Free Library or LiterallyForBooks have ads?

Neither Little Free Library nor LiterallyForBooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Little Free Library or LiterallyForBooks?

Little Free Library ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiterallyForBooks every 2 days. Most recently, Little Free Library was updated on October 29, 2026 and LiterallyForBooks on October 23, 2026.

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