# Almost read vs LibRoom

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Almost read | LibRoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-read-book-tracker/id6744637596/reviews) | **[4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libroom-book-tracker/id6746367761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 48 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KUKI EDZHENSI, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727655451) | [Nikita Kurnosov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816451556) |

## What reviewers say

### Almost read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-read-book-tracker/id6744637596)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $79.99 | one-time |


### LibRoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libroom-book-tracker/id6746367761)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LibRoom Pro — Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| LibRoom Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| LibRoom Pro Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


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