GodansBook vs LIRA Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GodansBook
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Read. Listen. Learn. Anywhere. Unlock a world of literature and language with GodansBook. Whether you are a bookworm or a language learner, our app bridges the gap between reading for fun and mastering a new tongue. Dive into an ever-growing library of books and articles tailored to your level.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: GodansBook at 3 against LIRA Reader's 1. GodansBook also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 | GodansBook | LIRA Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fong Wun Chen | Tumba Mulamba |
In-app purchases
GodansBook
No in-app purchases
LIRA Reader
No in-app purchases
