# Meb vs Hibrary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hibrary at none against Meb's 21. Meb's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 66%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meb sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Hibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Meb holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meb has 1.4K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Meb's written reviews are positive against 66% of Hibrary's.

Meb ships an update every 3 weeks, Hibrary monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meb | Hibrary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meb/id453213960/reviews)** | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibrary/id1519192143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **93.7% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MEB Corporation Public Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/436964329) | [Hytexts Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289188993) |

## What reviewers say

### Meb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meb/id453213960)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #67 Top Grossing · Book, #143 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access a vast library of e-books, novels, and comics from various authors and publishers. Enjoy free samples, offline reading, and a customizable reader experience. Manage your library, take notes, and discover new titles with ease.

**Highlights:** Vast e-book library, Free samples available, Offline reading support, Customizable reader experience, Cross-device syncing, Note-taking and drawing, Kid's mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| หนังสือราคา 35 บาท | $0.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 69 บาท | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gnao KraBi Ti UkSorn #2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 99 บาท | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dragoon Volume 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dragoon Volume 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dragoon Volume 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 149 บาท | $3.99 | one-time |
| EinStein Tarm+, Buddha Tob | $4.99 | one-time |
| UtChaRiYa Bon Tang See+ Kaw+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sen~ PokKaTi Kong+ CheeWit | $4.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 179 บาท | $4.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 219 บาท | $5.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 249 บาท | $6.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 299 บาท | $7.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 329 บาท | $8.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 349 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 399 บาท | $10.99 | one-time |
| GuLarb HaeMun | $14.99 | one-time |
| MarnYa TaWan #2 (The End of Lycan Series) | $14.99 | one-time |
| MarnYa Tawan #1 (The End of Lycan Series) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for users abroad
- 👍 Lots of books to choose from

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 Formatting issues with text and annotations
- 🐛 Difficulty finding and purchasing books in bulk
- 🔒 Concerns about account security and device management

**Reported bugs**

- Errors when purchasing books
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Inconsistent behavior when navigating the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to print or export books
- More English translations of Thai novels
- Improved book organization and search functionality
- Customizable reading settings (font, size, layout)
- Integration with other e-book platforms


### Hibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hibrary/id1519192143)

An online library application for organizations, offering a vast collection of e-books from various publishers. Users can enjoy offline reading, customize their reading experience with adjustable fonts and brightness, and sync their progress across devices. It supports PDF and ePUB3 formats and is available for free.

**Highlights:** Access e-books from 40 public libraries, Offline reading support, Adjustable font size and style, Multiple reading modes, Sync reading progress across devices, Supports PDF and ePUB3 formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meb free?

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

### Is Hibrary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meb or Hibrary?

Meb is rated higher. Meb averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Hibrary averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do Meb or Hibrary have ads?

Neither Meb nor Hibrary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meb or Hibrary?

Meb ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hibrary monthly. Most recently, Meb was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hibrary on October 15, 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.*