Comparison

Literie vs RunningBook

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

Head to head
About

Literie

Explore a vast library of captivating stories across numerous genres, from romance to fantasy. Discover exclusive content from emerging and established authors, and even apply to become a featured writer. Immerse yourself in literary worlds designed to inspire and entertain.

Highlights
  • Extensive genre selection
  • Exclusive author content
  • Apply to become a signed author
  • Immersive reading experience
  • Browse captivating books
Features
Currently charting
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Literie is a doorway to endless literary worlds. With an extensive selection of genres, from feel-good romances to dramatic fantasies, Literie offers something for every reader. Whether you’re diving into a new book by a rising author or revisiting a favorite from a seasoned writer, Literie delivers the stories you love, all in one app. Browse through captivating books and immerse yourself in the fiction that speaks to you. Whether it's teen lit, chick lit, or anything in between, Literie brings all your favorite genres to your fingertips. Powered by Letterlux, a creative hub for emerging and established authors, Literie offers exclusive content that’s crafted to inspire and entertain. If you're passionate about writing, you can even apply to become a Letterlux signed author through the link: https://letterlux.tech/ and share your book with the Literie community. Whatever your literary desires, Literie is here to satisfy them—one story at a time. Subscription Agreement 1.Period:monthly(auto-renewable subscriptions) 2.Price:US$19.99/month, US$49.99/month 3. Payment: The purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will automatically deduct fees within 24 hours before the subscription expires. After successful deduction, the subscription will be postponed for one cycle. 5. Cancel:You can cancel your subscription at any time 24 hours before the subscription expires. 6. Manage subscriptions: You can view and manage your renewals. 7. Award:After subscribing, the coins and vouchers received each month are limited. If you need more coins, please make an additional recharge. 8. Privacy:https://api.literiess.com/privacy_policy 9. Term of Service:https://api.literiess.com/user_agreement

About

RunningBook

Listen to your audiobooks directly from your Apple Watch, even without your phone. Perfect for workouts or commutes, this app lets you enjoy your favorite stories on the go.

Highlights
  • Listen to audiobooks on Apple Watch
  • Phone-free playback
  • Load audiobooks directly
  • Ideal for running and workouts
Features
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Load your audiobook onto Apple Watch, leave your phone behind, and listen directly from your watch while you run.

Screenshots

Literie4 screens
RunningBook2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RunningBook at 5.0 against Literie's 4.1. RunningBook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Literie's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 2) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price and device support 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. Literie sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. RunningBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RunningBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Literie has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Literie versus RunningBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiterieRunningBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLITERIE PTE. LTD.Arseniy Akopyan

Customer experience

Literie

All ratings3,148 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral7.8%
Negative70.7%

RunningBook

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Literie

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Coins/vouchers disappearing after purchases
  • Inconsistent chapter unlocking and auto-charging
  • Frequent app crashes and loading errors

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offer full book purchases instead of chapters
  • Provide more affordable subscription options
  • Improve daily rewards and coin system

RunningBook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Literie

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
One-time6
  • Coins 500$4.99
  • Coins 900$8.99
  • Coins 1000$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Coins 2000$19.99
  • Coins 3000$29.99
  • Coins 4100$40.99
None

RunningBook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Literie free?
Literie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunningBook free?
RunningBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Literie or RunningBook?
RunningBook is rated higher. Literie averages 4.1 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while RunningBook averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Literie or RunningBook have ads?
Literie shows ads; RunningBook does not.

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