Comparison

LibriY vs Horizon Literary

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

Head to head
About

LibriY

Features
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Discover the World's Largest Free Audiobook Library LibriY brings you instant access to over 20,000 classic audiobooks from LibriVox—completely free, with no ads or subscriptions. Ever. Massive Library Browse thousands of timeless classics from authors like Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and more. From literature to history, philosophy to poetry—your next great listen awaits. Continue Listening Pick up right where you left off. The Continue Listening section shows your recently played books, ready to resume with a single tap. Never hunt for what you were reading. Seamless Sync Start listening on your iPhone, continue on your iPad. Your progress syncs automatically across all your devices via iCloud. Never lose your place. Smart Resume Taking a break? Smart resume automatically rewinds 10 seconds when you return, so you never lose context. Perfect for when life interrupts your listening. Offline Listening Download your favorite audiobooks for offline listening with at-a-glance file sizes. Perfect for flights, commutes, or anywhere without internet. Beautiful Design A clean, modern interface inspired by Apple's design language. Focus on what matters—the story. Speed controls, chapter navigation, and an elegant player that stays out of your way. Smart Search Quickly find audiobooks by title, author, or browse by genre. Discover hidden gems and rediscover classics. Your Personal Library Build your collection and track your progress. Sort your library by recently played, title, author, or length. All your books, organized your way and ready to enjoy. Why LibriY? • 20,000+ audiobooks, 100% free • No ads, ever • No subscriptions or in-app purchases • Continue Listening - resume with one tap • Smart resume - auto rewind after pauses • Cross-device iCloud sync • Download for offline listening • 8 library sorting options • Variable playback speed • Sleep timer with auto-fade • Chapter navigation • Progress tracking • Beautiful, distraction-free design About LibriVox All audiobooks are sourced from LibriVox, a volunteer-driven project that records public domain books. Support free culture and rediscover the classics that shaped our world. Download LibriY today and start your journey through literature's greatest works—completely free.

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Horizon Literary

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Discover what’s next in books. Horizon Literary brings new and upcoming book releases, author information, and bookstore events together in one place. DISCOVER NEW RELEASES Browse upcoming books by release date and genre, including Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Fantasy, and many more. Search by title or author and keep track of the books you do not want to miss. BUILD YOUR HORIZON Save your favorite books, authors, and events to create your own personalized collection. Your favorites sync across the Horizon Literary app and horizonliterary.com. FIND AUTHOR EVENTS Discover book signings, readings, launch events, and other literary events at bookstores across the country. Browse by state and month to see when authors are appearing near you and save the events you want to remember. See who else is appearing at book festivals, and find release-party celebrations for the biggest new books at stores near you. NEVER MISS A RELEASE Favorite an upcoming book and Horizon Literary can notify you when release day arrives. EXPLORE AUTHORS Browse author profiles, discover their books, see upcoming releases, and find literary events where they may be appearing. MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD Enjoy Horizon Literary on iPhone and iPad with Dark Mode, Dynamic Type support, and a reading experience designed for both screen sizes. Sign in with Apple, Google, or your email to sync your favorites and preferences across devices. You can delete your account and associated data from inside the app at any time. Horizon Literary is operated by Pakika Tech LLC. Privacy Policy: https://horizonliterary.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://horizonliterary.com/terms

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LibriY at every 8 days against Horizon Literary's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LibriY ships an update every 8 days, Horizon Literary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
LibriY versus Horizon Literary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibriYHorizon Literary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperArian ToghyaniPakika Tech LLC

In-app purchases

None

LibriY

No in-app purchases

None

Horizon Literary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LibriY free?
LibriY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Horizon Literary free?
Horizon Literary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LibriY or Horizon Literary have ads?
Neither LibriY nor Horizon Literary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LibriY or Horizon Literary?
LibriY ships an update every 8 days, and Horizon Literary every 3 weeks. Most recently, LibriY was updated on October 30, 2026 and Horizon Literary on October 31, 2026.

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