Comparison

Almost read vs LibRoom

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

Head to head
About

Almost read

Organize your reading with custom shelves and track your progress. Get personalized book suggestions based on your preferences and use the built-in timer to build a mindful reading habit. Enjoy a clean, minimalist interface designed for deep reflection.

Highlights
  • Organize books into custom shelves
  • AI-powered book recommendations
  • Reading time tracker
  • Minimalist interface
  • Personal reading reflections
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Looking for a book tracker that does more than count pages? Almost read is an aesthetic book tracker and reading journal built for readers who reflect on what they read. Track every book on your shelf, log reading time with a timer, build a habit with streaks, and get AI recommendations that actually match your taste. MANAGE YOUR LIBRARY AND TBR LIST Organize your library across lists: Books in progress, Finished, and Want to read. Build your TBR and custom shelves by mood, genre, or anything you choose. Add books by barcode scan, manual search, or import from Goodreads. Search by title or author to grow your library fast. READING TIMER, STREAKS, AND GOALS Track time for every book with a built-in timer. Log manual sessions to catch up on past reading. Set yearly goals and build a streak that keeps your reading habit alive. View your progress on a beautiful calendar and see your reading story month by month. Visual stats show time, pages, and sessions at a glance. READING JOURNAL AND QUOTES Keep a journal with personal notes for every book. Scan and save your favorite quotes so you never forget what a book meant to you. Rate finished books. AI BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Not the top charts. Not sponsored picks. Almost read uses smart AI to recommend books that match what you actually like, based on the themes of books you have loved. Discover your next read without endless scrolling. CLEAN, AESTHETIC DESIGN No noise. No social pressure. Just your shelf, your journal, your timer, and your stats. Almost read was designed for focused, thoughtful readers who want more than a checklist. WHAT USERS SAY "Simple, beautiful, and made with love. Reading feels cozier now!" "Really functional and super convenient for tracking my reading." Download Almost read and make reading a part of your life. For inquiries: info@almostread.com Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LibRoom

Organize your personal library, track reading progress, and set yearly reading goals. This app simplifies managing your book collection with features like barcode scanning, status tracking, and a reading calendar. It's designed for readers who want to stay organized and motivated on their reading journey.

Highlights
  • Instant book shelving via scan or search
  • Four reading statuses: Unread, In Progress, Finished, Dropped
  • Yearly Reading Challenge with live progress tracking
  • Book Calendar to view reading history
  • Ratings and notes for remembered favorites
  • Powerful filters and search functionality
  • Offline access for organization and tracking
Features
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LibRoom is the ultimate book-tracker app for passionate readers. LibRoom helps you organize your library, track your reading progress, and achieve your personal reading goals effortlessly. With its intuitive design, LibRoom simplifies your reading experience, making it easy to manage your entire book collection from anywhere. WHY READERS LOVE LIBROOM: - Add any book in seconds — scan the barcode / ISBN, search by title, or add it manually - Five clear reading statuses — Unread, In progress, Finished, Dropped, Pause - Yearly reading challenge — set your goal and follow live progress - Reading calendar — see exactly what you were reading on any day - Quotes & notes — save the lines that stayed with you - Custom ratings — 5 stars, half stars, or a 10-point scale - Collections — group your TBR, favorites, manga, manhwa, or any shelf you like - Book randomizer — can't pick your next read? Let the app decide - Monthly Results — turn your reading month into a beautiful shareable recap - Custom app icons — make your home screen yours - Import from LiveLib and Bookmory — bring your library with you - Works offline and syncs across your devices - Automatic backup — your data is safe and always yours - No ads, ever LIBROOM PRO: LibRoom Pro unlocks everything with no limits: - Unlimited collections - Unlimited book randomizer - Unlimited Monthly Results exports - Custom app icons - Priority support Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. WHY LIBROOM WAS CREATED: “We created LibRoom to bring clarity to the chaos—to finally see what we’ve read, what’s in progress, and what we’ve set aside. Built by readers, for readers, it helps you stay organized, motivated, and connected to your reading journey every step of the way.” WHO IS IT FOR? • Readers who want to stay organized. • People with a large physical library. • Goal-driven readers who love tracking progress. • Anyone who wants to remember what they’ve read—and what they loved. Download LibRoom today and start your reading journey.

Screenshots

Almost read4 screens
LibRoom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: LibRoom at free against Almost read's freemium. Almost read's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Almost read sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LibRoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Almost read against 4.8 for LibRoom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Almost read's written reviews are positive against 89% of LibRoom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Almost read ships an update every 2 weeks, LibRoom weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Almost read versus LibRoom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlmost readLibRoom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (25 ratings)4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews89.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB101 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKUKI EDZHENSI, OOONikita Kurnosov

Customer experience

Almost read

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

LibRoom

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Almost read

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$79.99
3 purchases

LibRoom

Subscriptions2
  • LibRoom Pro — Monthly$3.491 Month
  • LibRoom Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • LibRoom Pro Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Almost read free?
Almost read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LibRoom free?
LibRoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Almost read or LibRoom?
LibRoom is rated higher. Almost read averages 4.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while LibRoom averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Almost read or LibRoom have ads?
Neither Almost read nor LibRoom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Almost read or LibRoom?
Almost read ships an update every 2 weeks, and LibRoom weekly. Most recently, Almost read was updated on September 22, 2026 and LibRoom on September 23, 2026.

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