Comparison

ReadHero vs Lima Library

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

Head to head
About

ReadHero

Enhance your reading comprehension and recall by tracking books, managing your library, and taking detailed notes. This app helps you remember what you've read through organized logs and personalized statistics.

Highlights
  • Book collection overview
  • Add books by search, barcode, or manual entry
  • Track reading progress and assign ratings
  • Take and review notes for better memorization
  • Organize books into custom groups
  • View reading statistics
Features
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Track your books, organize your TBR pile, and build a lasting reading habit with ReadHero! Whether you want to log your daily reading progress, manage your digital bookshelf, or write down your favorite book quotes, ReadHero is the ultimate tracker for every book lover. Stop forgetting what you’ve read and start building your personal book library today! MAIN FEATURES YOUR DIGITAL BOOKSHELF Add books in seconds! Use the fast barcode scanner, search our database of over a million books, or add them manually. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Log your reading sessions, update your current page, and never lose your bookmark again. Track ALL your current reads in one place. MANAGE YOUR TBR LIST Keep track of all the books you want to read. Create custom groups to organize your books, just like a playlist for your favorite reads! READING STATISTICS Ever wondered how long it takes you to finish a book? Unlock detailed stats for every book you read and visualize your reading journey. TAKE NOTES AND REMEMBER We forget roughly 90 percent of what we read. ReadHero helps you change that! Write down thoughts, summaries, and quotes while reading so you can remember your favorite books even years later. RATE YOUR READS Give personal ratings to the books you’ve finished and build your ultimate book diary. Link to Apple's End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Lima Library

Features
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Lima Library

Screenshots

ReadHero4 screens
Lima Library3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lima Library at none against ReadHero's 11. Lima Library also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. ReadHero sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 3 months. Lima Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ReadHero versus Lima Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadHeroLima Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis SimaD&L Technology Integration And Consulting Joint Stock Company

Bugs and requests

ReadHero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Many books not found in the app's database
  • Constant wizards and slow animations are annoying

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add option to track audiobook progress by time instead of pages
  • Allow adding books as historical reads with approximate reading date

Lima Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ReadHero

Subscriptions7
  • ReadHero PRO - 3 Month3 Days trial$2.493 Months
  • ReadHero PRO - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ReadHero PRO - Yearly3 Days trial$8.991 Year
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  • ReadHero PRO - Yearly$8.991 Year
  • ReadHero PRO - Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
  • ReadHero PRO - Yearly3 Months trial3 variants$14.991 Year
  • ReadHero PRO - Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • ReadHero PRO - Lifetime$24.99
  • ReadHero PRO - Lifetime$49.99
None

Lima Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReadHero free?
ReadHero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lima Library free?
Lima Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReadHero or Lima Library have ads?
Neither ReadHero nor Lima Library shows ads.

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