# BookShelf Reader vs Libra reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookShelf Reader at none against Libra reader's 2. BookShelf Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Libra reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BookShelf Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookShelf Reader | Libra reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Size | 37 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heyson Betancourt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877895203) | [Sergei Mikhailov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782043188) |

## What reviewers say

### BookShelf Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookshelf-reader/id6759291461)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Libra reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/libra-reader/id6782043006)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Libra Pro – Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Libra Pro – Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookShelf Reader free?

BookShelf Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Libra reader free?

Libra reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BookShelf Reader or Libra reader have ads?

Neither BookShelf Reader nor Libra reader shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*