Comparison

LibRoom vs Readory

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

Head to head
About

LibRoom

Organize your book collection, track reading progress, and set personal reading goals. This app simplifies managing your library with features like barcode scanning, custom ratings, and reading calendars. It offers offline access and automatic backups for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Scan barcode/ISBN to add books
  • Track reading progress with 5 statuses
  • Set and monitor yearly reading goals
  • Reading calendar and note-taking
  • Customizable ratings and collections
  • Book randomizer and monthly recaps
  • Offline access and cross-device sync
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.

About

Readory

This app helps readers track their reading habits, log books, and journal their thoughts. It offers a reading timer with ambient sounds, detailed statistics, and goal setting to enhance the reading experience. All your reading data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Track reading status (Currently Reading, Finished)
  • Immersive reading timer with ambient sounds
  • Create highlights and voice/photo notes
  • Detailed reading statistics and achievements
  • Live Activity for Lock Screen visibility
  • Organized library with grid view and filters
  • Set reading goals and track streaks
  • Import Goodreads library
Features
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Readory is a beautifully crafted book tracker designed for readers who care about their reading life. Whether you read one book a month or one a week, Readory helps you build lasting reading habits, read together with friends, and capture every thought along the way. • Track Your Reading Journey Add books instantly by scanning barcodes, searching by title, or importing your Goodreads library. Track your reading status — Currently Reading, Want to Read, Finished, or Did Not Finish — and mark Want to Read books as Owned, Wishlist, or Preordered so you always know what's next to pick up. • Read Together — Book Club Start a book club or join one with a 6-letter invite code — joining is always free. Set a reading rhythm, share spoiler-safe notes that unlock as members catch up, and react to what others are reading. Join a live Silent Reading Room to read in comfortable silence alongside your club, see who's reading with you in real time, and rate the book together once everyone finishes. • Immersive Reading Timer Start a reading session with our focused timer. Choose from five ambient sounds — Rain, Fire, Café, Nature, or Library — to create your perfect reading atmosphere. When you're done, log your pages and see your progress update in real time. • Capture Every Thought Create highlights and personal notes as you read. Attach voice recordings to capture ideas hands-free, or photograph memorable pages. Your reading journal grows with every book. • Beautiful Stats & Achievements See your reading life come alive with detailed statistics — books finished, pages read, total reading time, and your best streak. Earn achievements like First Chapter, Flame Keeper, and Night Reader as you reach new milestones. • Live Activity Keep your reading session visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Always know how long you've been reading without opening the app. • Your Library, Always Organized Browse your collection in a beautiful grid view, or arrange it exactly how you like with manual drag-and-reorder. Create custom lists to organize books your way, add your own cover photos, filter by reading status, and search instantly — every book, every detail, right where you need it. • Reading Goals & Streaks Set an annual reading goal and track your progress throughout the year. Build a daily reading streak and stay motivated with milestone notifications that celebrate your consistency. • Goodreads Import Switching from another app? Import your entire Goodreads library in seconds via CSV export. Your books, ratings, and reading status come along for the ride. • Designed With Care Readory features a warm, editorial aesthetic inspired by the joy of physical books. Custom typography, hand-crafted illustrations, and a cream-toned palette create an experience that feels like home for book lovers. • Your Data, Your Reading Life Your personal library — books, notes, highlights, and reading sessions — stays private on your device. Book Club is opt-in and uses a secure server only to sync shared club activity like notes and live sessions. We ask for tracking permission per Apple's guidelines to help measure how our updates perform; you're always free to decline, and the app works exactly the same either way. Start your reading story today. Note: Readory offers premium subscription options for enhanced capabilities, including creating your own Book Club. Subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store. Terms, conditions and privacy policy available at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use & Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/readory-app/

Screenshots

LibRoom4 screens
Readory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LibRoom at none against Readory's shown. LibRoom also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. LibRoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Readory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LibRoom holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of LibRoom's written reviews are positive against 63% of Readory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LibRoom ships an update every 2 weeks, Readory monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LibRoom versus Readory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibRoomReadory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25 ratings) — better4.7 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews91.4% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita KurnosovVolkan ozturk

Customer experience

LibRoom

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%

Readory

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

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
3 purchases

Readory

Subscriptions3
  • Readory Pro Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Readory Pro Yearly (50% Off)$19.991 Year
  • Readory Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is LibRoom free?
LibRoom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readory free?
Readory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LibRoom or Readory?
LibRoom is rated higher. LibRoom averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Readory averages 4.7 from 17 ratings.
Do LibRoom or Readory have ads?
Readory shows ads; LibRoom does not.
Which is updated more often, LibRoom or Readory?
LibRoom ships an update every 2 weeks, and Readory monthly. Most recently, LibRoom was updated on November 6, 2026 and Readory on November 5, 2026.

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