Comparison

Race Tech vs Libby, the library app

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Race Tech

This publication delivers monthly insights into motorsport technology and industry. It covers a wide range of racing disciplines and technical topics, from engines to aerodynamics and materials. Access the latest news, stories, and product developments in motorsport engineering.

Highlights
  • Monthly motorsport technology news
  • Covers all racing disciplines
  • Focuses on motorsport engineering
  • International industry coverage
  • Technical topic deep dives
  • Back and future issue purchases
Features
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Every month RACE TECH is hot off the press with all the latest news, stories, new products and general development in the world of motorsport technology and industry. An international publication read by the top executives, engineers, drivers, team owners and suppliers in the motorsport industry, RACE TECH magazine is the only independent, technology led motorsport magazine that focuses on every aspect of motorsport engineering. Totally international in its outlook, it covers everything that can be found competing on the track from Formula One to Clubman’s single-seaters, from Le Mans Prototypes to the low-cost GT racers and from 750Formula racecars and weekend hillclimb specials. Topics covered include Engine Components, Aerodynamics, Bearings, Brake Technology, CADCAM, CFD and simulation software, Coatings, Composites, Connectors, Cooling Systems, Control Systems, Data Acquisition, Drivetrain, Chassis and Transmission Dynos, Gearboxes, Hoses, Hybrid Systems, Electronics,Fabrication, Fluid Systems, Gauges and Instrument Panels, Ignition Systems, Lubricants, Machine Tools, Materials, Powertrain, Radiators, Safety Equipment, Simulation, Suspension Systems, Testing, Track equipment, Transmissions, Turbochargers, Tyres, Water Pumps and Wind Tunnels. If you want to reach those parts of the industry that no other publication can, then look no further than RACE TECH. Download your RACE TECH APP NOW! It’s quicker, easier and cheaper! *Back issues and future issues are available for purchase within the App. Future issues are also available through the following auto-renewing subscription(s): -1 Year £34.99 - Bernoulli Single Issue - £9.99 Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Please find our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy here: http://www.pagesuite.com/media/documents/terms_of_use.aspx

About

Libby, the library app

Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

Highlights
  • Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
  • Download for offline access
  • Send ebooks to Kindle
  • Adjust reader settings
  • Customize audio player
  • Create book lists
Currently charting
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Libby connects you to your local library’s collection of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more. With just your library card, you can instantly read or listen to books on your phone or tablet — for free, thanks to your public library! Browse and borrow everything from timeless classics to the latest New York Times bestsellers, and enjoy your next great read anytime, anywhere. What You Can Do with Libby - Browse your library’s digital catalog of books - Borrow and enjoy ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines - Send ebooks to your Kindle (U.S. libraries only) - Listen to audiobooks through Apple CarPlay - Download titles for offline reading, or stream them to save space - Use tags to create to-be--read lists or organize your favorite titles - Keep your reading position with automatic syncing across all your devices A Beautiful Reading Experience Enjoy a seamless reading experience with Libby’s elegant, easy-to-use ebook reader: - Adjust text size, background color, and book design to fit your preferences - Zoom into magazines, comics, and graphic novels - Define and search for words or phrases instantly - Read and listen to interactive read-alongs with your kids - Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights to personalize your reading An Immersive Audiobook Player Libby’s audiobook player makes listening effortless and enjoyable: - Slow down or speed up playback (0.6x to 3.0x) - Set a sleep timer for nighttime listening - Swipe easily to skip forward or backward - Add bookmarks, notes, and highlights as you listen Read Anywhere, Anytime Libby is designed for everyone, including kids, teens, and adults. Whether you’re exploring new stories, catching up on bestsellers, or revisiting your favorite books, Libby keeps reading simple, fun, and accessible. Built by OverDrive, Libby proudly supports public libraries and the joy of reading for all. Download Libby today and turn your device into your personal library.

Screenshots

Race Tech4 screens
Libby, the library app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Libby, the library app at 84% against Race Tech's 33%. Libby, the library app also leads on price (Free vs $6.99) and rating (4.9 vs 1.0). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Libby, the library app is free to download; Race Tech costs $6.99 up front. Race Tech sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Libby, the library app asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Libby, the library app holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libby, the library app has 4.5M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Race Tech's written reviews are positive against 84% of Libby, the library app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Race Tech ships an update every 12 months, Libby, the library app monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Race Tech versus Libby, the library app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRace TechLibby, the library app
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (4.5M ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14.5M — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKimberley Media Group LtdOverDrive, Inc.

Customer experience

Race Tech

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Libby, the library app

All ratings4,537,350 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews10,333 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.4%

Bugs and requests

Race Tech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Libby, the library app

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Issues with downloading and syncing content
  • Unreliable playback controls for audiobooks
  • Inconsistent behavior when placing holds
  • Disappearing reading history and bookmarks

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to search across multiple libraries
  • Custom reading/listening speed controls
  • Improved recommendation and discovery tools
  • Option to purchase unavailable titles
  • Customizable reading experience (fonts, themes)
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  • Integration with other e-book/audiobook services

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Race Tech

Subscriptions2
  • Race Tech$5.991 Month
  • Race Tech$44.991 Year
One-time8
  • Race Tech: May 2012, by PixelMags$5.99
  • Race Tech: June 2012, by PixelMags$5.99
  • Race Tech: July 2012, by PixelMags$5.99
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  • Race Tech: December 2012, by PixelMags$5.99
  • Race Tech: January 2013, by PixelMags$5.99
  • Issue 162 of Race Tech$5.99
  • December 2013 of Race Tech$5.99
  • March 2013 of Race Tech$5.99
None

Libby, the library app

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Race Tech free?
Race Tech costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Libby, the library app free?
Libby, the library app is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Race Tech or Libby, the library app?
Libby, the library app is rated higher. Race Tech averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Libby, the library app averages 4.9 from 4.5M ratings.
Do Race Tech or Libby, the library app have ads?
Neither Race Tech nor Libby, the library app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Race Tech or Libby, the library app?
Race Tech ships an update every 12 months, and Libby, the library app monthly. Most recently, Race Tech was updated on October 7, 2026 and Libby, the library app on October 17, 2026.

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