LanRead vs Libris Book Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LanRead
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LanRead is an EPUB reader built to help you understand books faster and retain more from what you read. Import an EPUB, get an AI Reading Guide before you dive in, skim chapter structure in minutes, and ask for help exactly where you need it. When a passage feels difficult, select the text to explain or translate it instantly. When an idea matters, save it with highlights, notes, and bookmarks, then sync your reading notes to Notion for review and writing. What you can do in this app: - Import EPUB files from the Files app - Start with an AI Reading Guide to grasp the book before deep reading - Use skimming mode for chapter summaries, structure points, key sentences, keywords, and guiding questions - Highlight text, add notes, and jump back to the original passage - Share your highlights and notes - Explain or translate selected text with AI - Adjust themes, typography, and layout for a more comfortable reading experience - Track reading progress, reading time, and goals - Sync highlights and notes to Notion LanRead is designed for focused reading on iPhone and iPad, helping you move from collecting books to actually understanding and using them.
Libris Book Tracker
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Libris is your personal library, beautifully organized. Catalog everything you read, want to read, and lend out β all in one calm, elegant place. ADD BOOKS IN SECONDS - Search by title, author, or ISBN β even just a few words - Scan the barcode on the back of any book - Cover, synopsis, author, genre, and page count fill in automatically YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY - Track reading status: to read, reading, paused, read - Rate your books and keep private notes - Build a wishlist of books to buy next - Mark books you've lent out and to whom EXPLORE & DISCOVER - Browse by genre, author, or rating - See your reading stats and yearly goal - Find similar books and author bios SAFE AND PRIVATE - Your library syncs to your private iCloud β encrypted and visible only to you - Export a backup anytime, or import from Goodreads and other apps via CSV Whether you have five books or five thousand, Libris keeps your reading life in order.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Libris Book Tracker at none against LanRead's shown. Libris Book Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). LanRead's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LanRead ships an update weekly, Libris Book Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LanRead | Libris Book Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | δΈ½ ε¨ | Mauro Bona |
In-app purchases
LanRead
No in-app purchases
Libris Book Tracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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