Comparison

My Libros vs xLibrary

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

Head to head
About

My Libros

Features
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NO SUBSCRIPTIONS EVER! My Libros is your personal reading companion, designed to help you track and celebrate your reading journey in a clean, elegant interface. TRACK YOUR READING JOURNEY - Quickly add books by scanning barcodes or searching online - Mark books as read and record completion dates - Add custom book covers from your camera or photo library - View detailed information about each book including genres, descriptions, and more EFFORTLESS ORGANIZATION - Build your personal library with unlimited books (Premium) - Search and sort your collection by title or date added - Track reading statistics and view your progress - Save book details for offline access VISUALIZE YOUR PROGRESS - See monthly reading trends - Track your reading streak - View statistics on your reading habits - Celebrate your reading accomplishments PREMIUM FEATURES - ONE-TIME PAYMENT (No subscriptions/tokens/ongoing payments ever! I believe that once you pay for an app, you should have access to that app forever.) Free version: Add up to 20 books Premium upgrade: Unlimited books in your collection My Libros combines powerful features with a minimalist design to create the perfect book tracking companion. Whether you're a casual reader or a bibliophile, My Libros helps you track, organize, and celebrate your reading life.

About

xLibrary

Features
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xLibrary is your personal home library manager, built for readers who want everything about their collection in one place. Whether you have 50 books or 5,000, xLibrary helps you catalogue, track, and rediscover your physical collection, and now comes with a private ebook library built right in. SCAN AND SEARCH Scan any book barcode to add it instantly, or search by title and author. Rich metadata loads automatically: cover, synopsis, publisher, genres, page count and more. TRACK YOUR READING Tag books as Currently Reading, Next to Read, Must Re-Read, Read, or Wishlist. Log your current page and watch your progress bar fill up. Rate every book out of 5 stars and write personal notes. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY Browse in list view or switch to a 2 or 3-column grid. Filter by reading status, genre, or star rating. Search instantly across your entire collection. READING STATS See your library at a glance: total books, pages read, favourite genres, top authors, and a chart of your books by publication year. WISHLIST AND STORE AVAILABILITY Connect your favourite bookstore, and your wishlist checks live availability as you browse, so you always know which books you can pick up today. SHARE YOUR WISHLIST Tap one button to generate a shareable link to your wishlist. Anyone can open it in any browser, no app required. Perfect for sending to friends or family before your birthday. NYT BEST SELLERS Browse the New York Times Best Sellers lists and add books directly to your library or wishlist with a single tap. EBOOK MODE Tap and hold the xLibrary logo to switch into your own private, on-device ebook library, kept completely separate from your physical collection. Import your own EPUBs and PDFs, browse and download thousands of free classics from Project Gutenberg, or connect your Calibre-Web server to bring in your existing ebook collection. Read with a built-in EPUB and PDF viewer, adjust fonts, themes and layout to your liking, highlight passages and jot down notes, and track your ebook reading stats separately from your physical library. Switch back any time, the same way you got in. CLOUD BACKUP Sign in with your email, no password needed, just a 6-digit code. Your entire library is securely backed up and syncs across devices automatically. Works fully offline too. CUSTOM COVERS Not happy with the automatic cover? Take a photo of your physical book and use the built-in perspective crop editor to get a perfect shot. xLibrary works offline from the moment you open it.

Screenshots

My Libros4 screens
xLibrary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: xLibrary at none against My Libros's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. My Libros sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. xLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
My Libros versus xLibrary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy LibrosxLibrary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperClint TustisonK2 Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My Libros

One-time1
  • Premium My Libros Upgrade$4.99
None

xLibrary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Libros free?
My Libros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xLibrary free?
xLibrary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Libros or xLibrary have ads?
Neither My Libros nor xLibrary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Libros or xLibrary?
My Libros ships an update every 2 days, and xLibrary every 2 days. Most recently, My Libros was updated on November 5, 2026 and xLibrary on November 11, 2026.

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