Comparison

LibriVox Audiobooks vs Reading House

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

Head to head
About

LibriVox Audiobooks

Access a vast library of over 45,000 free audiobooks, including classics and bestsellers in over 30 languages. Stream or download titles for offline listening, and organize your favorites into collections.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audiobook access
  • 45,000+ free titles
  • Stream or download
  • Offline listening
  • Browse by author, narrator, genre
  • CarPlay support
  • Sleep timer
Features
Currently charting
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Discover over 45,000 free audiobooks, from beloved classics to hidden treasures. Stream instantly or download to listen offline. Explore stories, history, poetry, and more in over 30 languages. Find Your Next Great Book • Rediscover Jane Austen, Sherlock Holmes, and other enduring favorites • Browse by author, narrator, or genre • Explore fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and lesser-known gems • Create and explore collections of books you love Listen Wherever Life Takes You • Download audiobooks for travel and offline listening • Take your favorite books on the road with CarPlay • Unwind at bedtime with the sleep timer • Save memorable moments with bookmarks • Pick up where you left off A Library Made Possible by Volunteers LibriVox volunteers bring public-domain books to life, sharing their love of literature through free recordings. Discover different voices, explore new perspectives, and enjoy a growing library of audiobooks—all free to listen to. Your next great book is waiting.

About

Reading House

Features
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An ebook and audiobook app designed exclusively for purchases made at https://thereadinghouse.co.uk/. Welcome to The Reading House app, powered by Glassboxx. We are delighted to offer you an easy and secure way to enjoy your ebook and audiobook purchases. No password required — simply use social sign on with Apple or Google, or log in with the email address you used to buy the book on the https://www.thereadinghouse.co.uk website and enter the verification code sent to your email. Your purchased content can be found in the “My Books” area of the app. An internet connection is required to download the content. Once content has been downloaded, you can access and enjoy it offline. AUDIOBOOK PLAYER • Auto-saves your current position in the book so you can pick up right where you left off, even if listening on multiple devices • Skips forward and backward • Sleep timer • Plays on lock-screen, enabling easy access to playback controls • Plays in the background while you browse other apps • Plays immediately and downloads in the background (if internet access is available) • Display accompanying materials for the audiobook • Integrate with Apple Car Play • Connect to Airplay devices EBOOK READER • Page book-marking, opening the title at the right place when you pick up, even across multiple devices • Font-size and font face changes, as well as dyslexic-friendly font • Selection of page colour themes (white, dark, sepia) • Full text search • Highlighting • Annotations

Screenshots

LibriVox Audiobooks4 screens
Reading House4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reading House at none against LibriVox Audiobooks's 3. Reading House also leads on ads (none vs shown). LibriVox Audiobooks's advantage is chart position (#101 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. LibriVox Audiobooks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Reading House asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LibriVox Audiobooks ships an update every 3 weeks, Reading House every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
LibriVox Audiobooks versus Reading House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibriVox AudiobooksReading House
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings33K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#101 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB35 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperBookDesign LLCGlassboxx Limited

Bugs and requests

LibriVox Audiobooks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback stops unexpectedly
  • App crashes when trying to listen to certain books
  • Progress is lost when switching between books
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices and OS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a sleep timer feature
  • Improve the playback progress display
  • Provide an option to disable ads
  • Enhance the search and browsing experience
  • Add support for bookmarking and resuming books

Reading House

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LibriVox Audiobooks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Ad-Free$24.99
None

Reading House

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LibriVox Audiobooks free?
LibriVox Audiobooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reading House free?
Reading House is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LibriVox Audiobooks or Reading House have ads?
LibriVox Audiobooks shows ads; Reading House does not.
Which is updated more often, LibriVox Audiobooks or Reading House?
LibriVox Audiobooks ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reading House every 5 weeks. Most recently, LibriVox Audiobooks was updated on October 27, 2026 and Reading House on October 18, 2026.

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