# Literie vs RunningBook

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Literie | RunningBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literie/id6450409461/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runningbook/id6816284207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 137 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LITERIE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693185036) | [Arseniy Akopyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816284209) |

## What reviewers say

### Literie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literie/id6450409461)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Coins 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 900 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins 4100 | $40.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good stories
- ✨ Captivating reads
- 📚 Variety of genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive to read full books
- 🔒 Locked chapters behind paywall
- 🤑 Subscription doesn't provide full access
- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 📝 Poor grammar and editing in some books

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### RunningBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runningbook/id6816284207)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*