# iBOOKLIGHT vs ListenBook

The clearest difference is update cadence: ListenBook at every 3 weeks against iBOOKLIGHT's every 12 months. iBOOKLIGHT's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iBOOKLIGHT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ListenBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for iBOOKLIGHT against 3.5 for ListenBook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of iBOOKLIGHT's written reviews are positive against 37% of ListenBook's.

iBOOKLIGHT ships an update every 12 months, ListenBook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBOOKLIGHT | ListenBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibooklight/id301861333/reviews) | **[3.5 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenbook-audiobook-player/id1621926254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jami becker](https://appshunter.io/developer/300634303) | [Oleg Brailean](https://appshunter.io/developer/576182370) |

## What reviewers say

### iBOOKLIGHT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibooklight/id301861333)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a convenient book light for nighttime reading. This app offers a simple, clean interface to illuminate your pages without disturbing others. Position it upright or on a pillow for a fuss-free reading experience.

**Highlights:** Turns device into a book light, Simple and clean interface, Adjustable positioning, Stays on indefinitely, No fussy controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Logo on Light Screen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Change light screen color hue | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Simple and straightforward design
- 📖 Perfect for bedtime reading without disturbing others
- 🔆 Adjustable brightness for comfortable reading
- ⏱️ Stays on indefinitely when configured properly
- 🆓 Free app with no mandatory payments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen turns off after 30 seconds to a few minutes without proper settings
- 📱 Just adjusts phone brightness - limited functionality
- 💰 In-app purchases for hue changes that don't work properly
- 📢 Intrusive ads that pop up frequently
- 🔊 Ads with sound can wake sleeping partners

**Reported bugs**

- Screen goes dark after 30 seconds despite claims of indefinite operation
- In-app hue purchase feature non-functional
- Page number saves don't persist after closing app
- Settings button does nothing or is non-functional
- Brightness changes affect phone's system brightness permanently

**Requested features**

- Built-in brightness adjustment within app without phone settings
- Auto-lock settings integrated into app
- Multiple color/hue options that actually work
- Clear in-app instructions for first-time users
- Dark mode or warmer light options for eye comfort


### ListenBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenbook-audiobook-player/id1621926254)

This app is a powerful audiobook player that supports a wide range of audio formats and offers convenient download options. It features advanced playback controls, audio filters, and statistics to enhance your listening experience.  Integrates with LibriVox.org for free public domain books.

**Highlights:** Plays MP3, MP4, FLAC, M4B, and more formats, Download audiobooks via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes, or direct link, CarPlay and Apple Watch support, Audio filters for playback speed and volume, Chapter support and bookmarks, Automatic artwork and metadata extraction, Statistics on listening time

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ListenBook Pro - Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| ListenBook Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ListenBook Pro - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBOOKLIGHT free?

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

### Is ListenBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iBOOKLIGHT or ListenBook?

ListenBook is rated higher. iBOOKLIGHT averages 3.5 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while ListenBook averages 3.5 from 39 ratings.

### Do iBOOKLIGHT or ListenBook have ads?

Neither iBOOKLIGHT nor ListenBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBOOKLIGHT or ListenBook?

iBOOKLIGHT ships an update every 12 months, and ListenBook every 3 weeks. Most recently, iBOOKLIGHT was updated on October 31, 2026 and ListenBook on November 7, 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.*