# Diary Books vs PDF Library & Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PDF Library & Reader at 100% against Diary Books's 9%. PDF Library & Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diary Books sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PDF Library & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary Books | PDF Library & Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-library-and-reader/id6752359955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alteru Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/434747758) | [Wildcatter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229934042) |

## What reviewers say

### Diary Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-books/id353283040)

Record daily memories, thoughts, and special moments in a beautifully designed personal journal. Organize entries into distinct diary books for different life events, people, or goals. This app offers a private and simple space to capture your life stories and revisit cherished memories.

**Highlights:** Create multiple diary books, Write daily journal entries, Organize memories by year, topic, or person, Elegant diary-book design, Face ID support, Private journaling space

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary Books App Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


### PDF Library & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-library-and-reader/id6752359955)

A minimalist, offline PDF reader allowing users to import documents, track reading progress, and organize their library. It offers a distraction-free reading experience with no signup or internet required.

**Highlights:** Import PDFs from various sources, Automatic reading progress saving, Customizable book titles, Reset reading progress, Offline functionality, Distraction-free reading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Library Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary Books free?

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

### Is PDF Library & Reader free?

PDF Library & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Diary Books or PDF Library & Reader have ads?

Neither Diary Books nor PDF Library & Reader shows ads.

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