Comparison

iReadNote vs LibroGallery

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

Head to head
About

iReadNote

This app offers a highly customizable reading experience for various text and comic formats. It supports over 40 file types, allows for deep personalization of the reading interface, and includes features like smart notes, audiobook streaming, and multi-device sync. Family controls and robust backup options are also provided.

Highlights
  • Supports 40+ file types
  • Customizable reading interface
  • Smart notes and highlights
  • Audiobook playback and sync
  • Cloud drive and WebDAV import
  • Multi-device iCloud sync
  • Family controls
Features
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iReadNote: Your All-in-One, Customizable Reading Companion Reading should be boundless! iReadNote isn't just a powerful reader – it's your ultimate tool for tailoring the perfect reading experience. From classic texts to graphic novels, local libraries to cloud sync, it handles everything effortlessly. Core Features That Captivate: 1. Immersive Reading, Your Rules: Texts & Comics Mastery: Enjoy fluid reading of text (vertical/horizontal layouts) and optimized comic formats. Flawless Rendering: Perfectly displays complex EPUB/MOBI formatting with interactive annotations. Intelligently parses TXT files, auto-extracting chapters, tags, and summaries. Unrivaled Format Support: Handles 40+ file types (TXT, EPUB, PDF, CBZ/CBR, DOCX, MOBI/AZW series, PDB, PRC, images, etc.). Smartly extracts nested archives (ZIP/RAR/7Z) and organizes content automatically. 2.Total Customization, Your Space: Deep Reading Customization: Control backgrounds, fonts, eye-comfort shades, spacing, line-height, auto-dual page – every detail is yours. Personalized Bookshelf: Design shelf layouts, item styles, and widgets for maximum efficiency. Audiobook Freedom: Listen via full-screen or mini player. Sync narration with text. Stream online audiobooks using custom protocols (HTTP/HTTPS/WebSocket). 3.Effortless Management, Everywhere: Smart Notes & Highlights: Annotate any book format. Never lose an insight. Flexible Import: Add books via App Files, Wi-Fi, Hotspot, Shared Folders, Cloud Drives, WebDAV, OPDS, or other apps – effortlessly. Family Controls: Create unlimited child profiles, set passwords, and hide sensitive content for a safe reading environment. 4.Seamless Sync, Always Secure: iCloud Multi-Device Sync: Continuously access books, progress, collections, and stats across iPhone/iPad. Multi-Backup Options: Safeguard data via iCloud plus major Cloud Drives or WebDAV. iReadNote: Beyond Reading, It Understands You: Custom interfaces? Delivered. Format compatibility? Beyond expectations.  Sync & security? Comprehensive.  Personalization? Tailored by You.  We focus on one mission: Delivering a free, powerful, and intuitive reading experience.
 Driven by You, Evolving Constantly! Download Free Now & Unleash Limitless Reading! 【Automatic Subscription Service Description】 1. Membership rights: free of all advertisements and access to all advanced functions; 2. Subscription service: continuous monthly subscription (1 month), continuous quarterly subscription (3 months), continuous annual subscription (12 months); 3. Payment: "Continuous Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly" products are auto-renewal products, and will be deducted from your Apple iTunes account after the purchase is confirmed; 4. Renewal: 24 hours before the expiration of your subscription cycle, Apple will automatically deduct the fee from your iTunes account, and the validity period of the membership will be automatically extended after success. 5. If you need to cancel the auto-renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal in the AppleID account settings at least 24 hours before the subscription expires. 6. If you have any problems with in-app purchases, you can use the recovery function, and if you have any questions, you can contact me in "Settings" - "About". 7. Membership Service Agreement and Payment Terms: https://jxddevapp.github.io/iReadNote/vipInfo.html

About

LibroGallery

Features
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歡迎來到 LibroGallery —— 專為追求極致美學的閱讀者打造的「私人數字博物館」。 告別市面上充滿廣告與簡陋排版的閱讀工具。LibroGallery 致力於將您珍藏的本地小說、漫畫與文獻,轉化為觸手可及的藝術品。這不僅僅是一個閱讀器,更是一場結合了「沉浸式閱讀」與「專屬珍寶收集」的探索之旅。 【核心特色】 1. 黑金奢華手工裝幀:每一本匯入的書籍,都會由系統自動生成帶有金箔皮革質感的專屬封面,讓您的電子書架散發出如同古典圖書館般的迷人氣息。 2. 三維沉浸閱讀引擎:支援流暢的「上下滑動無縫閱讀」、「經典點擊翻頁」,以及極度仿真的「3D 沉浸式捲頁」三種模式。配備護眼、深色、漆黑(OLED)多種主題,搭配無級距字體與亮度調節,給您最舒適的視覺享受。 3. 獨創「書中拾遺」珍寶系統:閱讀不再只是單向的吸收!在您專注閱讀文本的過程中,LibroGallery 的智能引擎會感應您的閱讀進度,並從書中提取出獨一無二的「奇物珍寶」(如:上古竹簡、玄天鐵劍)。快來收集這些專屬於您的神話級掉落物,將它們陳列在黑金藏寶閣中! 4. 100 階文藝勛章:系統內建「破卷、納藏、秉燭、宗師」四大成就體系。記錄您的每一次挑燈夜讀,見證您從閱讀新手成長為一代宗師。 5. 隱私至上,純粹本地:無需註冊,不收集任何個人數據,沒有任何惱人的廣告。所有的書籍文件、閱讀進度和珍寶數據,均嚴格保存在您的設備沙盒之中。 【支援格式】 - 文本:.txt(內建強大的智能正則表達式,自動精準解析章節,完美支援 UTF-8 與 GB18030 編碼) - 文件:.pdf - 漫畫:.cbz, .zip 「閱讀,本該是一場充滿儀式感的藝術。」 立即下載 LibroGallery,開啟您的專屬私人藏書閣。

Screenshots

iReadNote4 screens
LibroGallery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LibroGallery at none against iReadNote's shown. LibroGallery also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. iReadNote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and LibroGallery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iReadNote ships an update monthly, LibroGallery every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iReadNote versus LibroGallery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriReadNoteLibroGallery
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (135 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings135 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer晓德 江chee wen Lai

Bugs and requests

iReadNote

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Reading jumps backward to previous pages unexpectedly
  • Search button and text overlap after deleting books
  • TTS configuration not saved between sessions
  • App crashes when exporting voice configuration
  • Voice highlighting out of sync with audio playback
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  • Dual audio playback when resuming after system pause
  • Siri control causes error messages and audio interruption
  • Audio playback fails with error code 88322 after screen lock
  • PDF progress bar unresponsive and crashes with extended use
  • Translation feature causes app crash
  • Color settings reset to default unexpectedly
  • Recent listening feature malfunction with page restart loops
  • UI elements becoming unresponsive or laggy

Requested features

18 requests
  • iCloud sync for books and reading progress across devices
  • Reset sync status option for switching Apple IDs
  • Password protection after app backgrounding
  • Improved PDF functionality with draggable progress bar and page jumping
  • Chapter-based audio stop trigger instead of time-based
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  • Daily reading statistics and tracking
  • Gamepad/controller support for page turning
  • Left/right tap zone customization for page navigation
  • Pinyin font support for language learning
  • Content extraction customization
  • Additional TTS voice sources (Baidu, iFlytek, etc.)
  • Simplified TTS timer configuration with memory
  • Simplified import process with multi-select option
  • Clickable image enlargement in EPUB files
  • Disableable long-press haptic feedback
  • Network drive/cloud storage mounting (Aliyun, Baidu, OneDrive)
  • Launch screen icon consistency
  • Text-to-speech transcoding for specific websites

LibroGallery

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

iReadNote

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscriptions$0.991 Month
  • Three Monthly Subscriptions$0.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscriptions$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • Buy me a drink$0.99
  • Buyout permanent members$14.99
1 purchases

LibroGallery

One-time1
  • 館長通行證$4.99

Questions

Is iReadNote free?
iReadNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LibroGallery free?
LibroGallery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iReadNote or LibroGallery have ads?
iReadNote shows ads; LibroGallery does not.
Which is updated more often, iReadNote or LibroGallery?
iReadNote ships an update monthly, and LibroGallery every 3 days. Most recently, iReadNote was updated on October 12, 2026 and LibroGallery on October 2, 2026.

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