Comparison

FlowReader vs Librai

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

Head to head
About

FlowReader

This app allows you to read EPUB books hands-free with intelligent auto-scrolling. Customize your reading experience and import your own books to enjoy while multitasking.

Highlights
  • Hands-free auto-scrolling
  • Personal EPUB import
  • Precision pace control
  • Immersive focus mode
  • Customizable appearance
  • Reading themes
Features
Read full description

Stop holding your phone. Start holding your focus. WHY FLOWREADER? True Hands-Free Reading: Our intelligent auto-scroll engine moves at your pace, so you can keep your hands on the weights or the whisk. Your Library, Your Way: Import 1 personal EPUB for free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited personal EPUB imports. Precision Pace Control: Fine-tune scrolling speed to match your comfort level, from a slow crawl to a rapid flow. Immersive Focus Mode: A clean, distraction-free reading environment designed to help you stay in the book. Custom Comfort: Adjust appearance and layout for your environment. Custom reading themes are available with Premium. Whether you’re meal prepping in the kitchen, hitting the treadmill, or relaxing at home, FlowReader turns reading into a seamless hands-free flow. PERFECT FOR The Active Reader: Read while walking or on the treadmill. The Home Chef: Follow recipes or enjoy a book while your hands are busy. The Commuter: Read comfortably without constant swiping. The Minimalist: A lean, gesture-light reading experience. SUBSCRIPTION INFO FlowReader is free to download. Premium features require a separate purchase (subscription or lifetime unlock). Auto-renewable subscription: FlowReader Premium Subscription options: Monthly and Yearly (pricing shown in-app) Lifetime unlock: One-time purchase option Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage and cancel subscriptions in Apple ID account settings Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/flowreader-privacypolicy/home Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Librai

Features
Read full description

Librai reads your books back to you in the language you actually think in. Open any EPUB, PDF, MOBI, FB2 or CBZ. Librai rewrites the page you are on (the real page, not a summary) into Hinglish, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, Arabic, Japanese or plain English. Tap the language chip to peek at the original whenever you want. Five translated pages every day are free. THREE WAYS TO READ THE SAME BOOK • Read: calm Palatino typography, your fonts, margins, spacing and night-safe themes • Speed: RSVP up to 900 WPM, free and unlimited • Listen: hands-free playback with word-by-word highlighting Switch at any time from the reader toolbar. Your place follows you between modes. YOUR LIBRARY, ON YOUR DEVICE • Import EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, FB2, FBZ and CBZ, or scan a physical shelf • Collections, reading stats, goals and streaks • Highlights and notes per book • iCloud sync across your iPhone and iPad AI THAT KNOWS THE BOOK YOU ARE IN Ask questions about the chapter you are reading, get a summary before you start, or have a passage explained without leaving the page. FREE AND PRO Free: every format, up to 3 books, 5 translated pages a day, unlimited speed reading and listening. Pro: unlimited books, unlimited translation, unlimited AI and scans. Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://librai.app/privacy

Screenshots

FlowReader4 screens
Librai4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Librai at every 2 days against FlowReader's every 6 days. Librai also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. FlowReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Librai sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlowReader ships an update every 6 days, Librai every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FlowReader versus Librai: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowReaderLibrai
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeka DemuradzeShivam Kumar Sanjiv Dev

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlowReader

Subscriptions2
  • Flow Reader Premium$2.991 Month
  • Flow Reader Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
2 purchases

Librai

Subscriptions2
  • Librai Pro$4.991 Month
  • Librai Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FlowReader free?
FlowReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Librai free?
Librai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlowReader or Librai have ads?
Neither FlowReader nor Librai shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlowReader or Librai?
FlowReader ships an update every 6 days, and Librai every 2 days. Most recently, FlowReader was updated on September 24, 2026 and Librai on September 15, 2026.

Other comparisons