# Litres vs Аудиокниги от Patephone

The clearest difference is ads: Litres at none against Аудиокниги от Patephone's shown. Litres also leads on chart position (#123 vs unranked) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 416). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Litres sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Аудиокниги от Patephone sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Litres against 4.6 for Аудиокниги от Patephone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Litres has 2.8K ratings behind it against 416, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Litres's written reviews are positive against 54% of Аудиокниги от Patephone's.

Litres ships an update fortnightly, Аудиокниги от Patephone every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Litres | Аудиокниги от Patephone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litres-audio/id529094166/reviews)** | [4.6 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patephone/id949680889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 416 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 54.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LitRes OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/420377436) | [Patephone GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625704244) |

## What reviewers say

### Litres

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litres-audio/id529094166)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast catalog of Russian audiobooks, from new releases to classics. Listen to free samples, manage your library across devices, and enjoy offline playback. Discover new authors and read customer reviews before you buy.

**Highlights:** Extensive Russian audiobook catalog, Free book samples up to 1 hour, Cross-device library sync, Background playback, Offline playback, Customer reviews and author pages

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ЛитРес: Подписка 1 месяц | $6.49 | per month |
| audio book | $1.99 | one-time |
| audio book | $2.99 | one-time |
| audio book | $3.99 | one-time |
| audio book | $4.99 | one-time |
| audio book | $5.99 | one-time |
| audio book | $6.99 | one-time |
| audio book | $7.99 | one-time |
| audio book | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent audio quality
- 👍 Convenient for listening on the go
- 🤩 Wide selection of books
- 💰 Affordable pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing subscription model
- 💲 Inconsistent pricing compared to website

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from user accounts
- Playback issues like skipping chapters or losing progress
- Unreliable download and syncing functionality

**Requested features**

- Add option to resume books from last listened position
- Improve recommendations based on reading history
- Integrate with other popular audiobook services


### Аудиокниги от Patephone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patephone/id949680889)

Access a vast library of audiobooks for listening on the go or at home. Enjoy thousands of top titles with subscription options or a free 7-day trial. Discover new authors and curated collections, with preview options for every book.

**Highlights:** Thousands of audiobooks, Subscription plans, Free 7-day trial, Thematic collections, Audiobook previews, Chapter breakdown, Fast downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited access | $59.99 | per year |
| One-day access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Преступление и наказание | $1.99 | one-time |
| Евангелие Господа и Бога и Спаса | $1.99 | one-time |
| Евгений Онегин | $2.99 | one-time |
| Мертвые души | $2.99 | one-time |
| Евангелие от Матфея, от Марка, от | $2.99 | one-time |
| Война и мир | $3.99 | one-time |
| Олигарх с Большой Медведицы | $3.99 | one-time |
| Мастер и Маргарита | $3.99 | one-time |
| Завтрак у Тиффани | $3.99 | one-time |
| Пикник на обочине | $3.99 | one-time |
| iPhuck 10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 48 законов власти. Законы 1-16 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Азазель | $4.99 | one-time |
| Снеговик | $4.99 | one-time |
| Тонкое искусство пофигизма: Па | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient audio book experience
- 🎧 Good audio quality
- 📚 Extensive book selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unreliable bookmarking and playback position
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with mandatory ads
- 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues when receiving notifications
- Incompatibility with iOS features like CarPlay
- Purchased books disappearing from library

**Requested features**

- Improved playback controls and customization
- Bookmarking and history tracking
- Better integration with car navigation systems
- Offline listening support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Litres free?

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

### Is Аудиокниги от Patephone free?

Аудиокниги от Patephone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Litres or Аудиокниги от Patephone?

Litres is rated higher. Litres averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Аудиокниги от Patephone averages 4.6 from 416 ratings.

### Do Litres or Аудиокниги от Patephone have ads?

Аудиокниги от Patephone shows ads; Litres does not.

### Which is updated more often, Litres or Аудиокниги от Patephone?

Litres ships an update fortnightly, and Аудиокниги от Patephone every 3 weeks. Most recently, Litres was updated on November 1, 2026 and Аудиокниги от Patephone on November 1, 2026.

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