Open Lector vs Horizon Literary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Open Lector
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Horizon Literary at 2 against Open Lector's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Open Lector | Horizon Literary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Joseph Tan | Pakika Tech LLC |
In-app purchases
Open Lector
No in-app purchases
Horizon Literary
No in-app purchases
