Comparison

UniBook vs LIRA Reader

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

Head to head
About

UniBook

Features
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Tired of subscriptions? UniBook is a one-time-purchase reader for the EPUB, PDF, M4B, and MP3 files you own. Read and listen offline, keep your library organized, and pick up exactly where you left off. — WHY READERS CHOOSE UNIBOOK — PAY ONCE, READ FOR LIFE A single in-app purchase unlocks the full reader. No monthly plan and no automatic renewal. YOUR LIBRARY STAYS YOURS Import compatible DRM-free files through Files, iCloud Drive, or the Share extension. Your imported books remain on your device, UniBook does not upload your library, and no account is required. — FEATURES — EPUB READER • Adjustable text size and reading themes • Light, sepia, and dark reading themes • Save highlights and quotes • Share quotes as polished images • Resume from your saved position • See reading progress in the reader and your library PDF READER • Native PDF viewing • Page and progress tracking • Saved position for reliable resume • Progress visible alongside your other books AUDIOBOOK PLAYER • M4B and MP3 audiobooks • Single-file and multi-file books • Playback speed from 0.5x to 2x • Sleep timer • Background playback and lock-screen controls • Resume from your last position • Chapter navigation LIBRARY MANAGEMENT • Custom shelves and favorites • Dedicated Reading and Finished shelves • Active books stay easy to reach; completed books move to the end • Import several compatible files from Files • Add books and audiobooks from other apps with the Share extension • Share or remove your own files at any time READING STATISTICS • Daily reading and listening time • Reading streaks and daily goals • Yearly activity graph • Year in Review SIRI • Resume your last audiobook with the “Play Last Audiobook” shortcut Supported formats: EPUB, PDF, M4B, MP3 UniBook is built for readers who manage their own digital library and want a focused, private reading experience without a recurring subscription. Note: UniBook is a reader app. It does not sell, distribute, or provide book content. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the right to use every file you import. DRM-protected files are not supported.

About

LIRA Reader

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LIRA is a calm audiobook and ebook player for books you already own. Import MP3, M4A, M4B, AAC, and EPUB files from the Files app, then listen or read without a subscription storefront. Your library stays on your device. LISTEN • Resume exactly where you stopped • Playback speed up to 3× • Sleep timer with fade and chapter options • Bookmarks for favorite moments • Lock screen and Control Center controls • Chapters when your file includes them READ • Clean EPUB reader with themes and fonts • Bookmarks for paragraphs you want to revisit READ ALONG • Optional on-device transcription for audiobooks • Follow the text while you listen • Model download happens only when you start transcription Built for people who keep their own library—LibriVox downloads, purchased DRM-free files, and personal archives. No account required to start listening.

Screenshots

UniBook4 screens
LIRA Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIRA Reader at none against UniBook's 1. LIRA Reader also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). UniBook's advantage is device support. On price 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. UniBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LIRA Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
UniBook versus LIRA Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniBookLIRA Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB34 MB
Age rating+49+
DeveloperDenis TroninTumba Mulamba

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UniBook

One-time1
  • UniBook Premium$49.99
None

LIRA Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniBook free?
UniBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LIRA Reader free?
LIRA Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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