Comparison

Fablum vs eLib

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

Head to head
About

Fablum

Organize and enjoy your EPUBs, PDFs, and audiobooks in a single, offline library. Discover free classics from public catalogs and import your own files. Read or listen with customizable playback options, all without an account or ads.

Highlights
  • Unified library for EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks
  • Built-in text-to-speech for EPUBs
  • Full-featured audiobook player
  • Discover and download free classics
  • Offline functionality
  • No account or ads required
  • Import custom files
Features
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Fablum is the offline, no-account library that reads, listens, and discovers. Open your own EPUBs, PDFs, and audiobooks in one place, and pull free classics straight from built-in public catalogs — all on your device, all yours once. ONE LIBRARY FOR BOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS Your books and audiobooks live side by side. A public-domain classic becomes a single library card you can read or hear — one shelf, not two apps. Import your own EPUB and PDF files, add audiobooks, and keep everything organized with covers, search, sorting, and editable details. READ Read EPUB and PDF in a clean, focused reader with fast import, saved progress, adjustable type, and light, dark, and sepia themes. Built-in text to speech reads EPUBs aloud with playback controls, adjustable speed, and your device's own voices. LISTEN Play audiobooks with chapters, a scrubber, adjustable speed, a sleep timer, and bookmarks you can label. A mini-player keeps listening going while you browse, and playback continues in the background and on the lock screen. DISCOVER FREE CLASSICS Browse and download free ebook and audiobook classics from built-in public catalogs. Filter by EPUB, PDF, or audiobook, stream a title or keep it offline — no store account, no checkout. OFFLINE. NO ACCOUNT. YOURS ONCE. Fablum works offline. Your library and reading progress stay on your device. No account to create, no ads, no marketing tracking. Buy once and it's yours — no subscription. TRY FREE, THEN OWN IT Start free with room for 5 books. When you're ready to make Fablum your permanent library, one purchase unlocks unlimited books forever. Reading is never gated — the free tier simply limits how many books you keep at a time. WHAT'S INSIDE • EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks in one library • Built-in text to speech for EPUBs • Audiobook player: chapters, speed, sleep timer, bookmarks, background and lock-screen playback • Free ebook and audiobook classics from public catalogs (OPDS) • Import from Files and direct URLs • Search, sort, and edit book details • Reading and listening progress saved on your device • Light, dark, and sepia themes • Works offline • No account, no ads, no marketing tracking COMING NEXT More formats (FB2, DjVu), more free catalogs, optional cloud sync, and a PIN-locked private library — clearly on the roadmap, not yet shipped.

About

eLib

This application allows users to read e-books in popular formats like EPUB, FB2, and PDF. It offers offline reading capabilities, customizable text settings, and a night mode for comfortable viewing. The app provides a simple interface for easy navigation and progress saving.

Highlights
  • Offline reading
  • Supports EPUB, FB2, PDF
  • Adjustable text size
  • Night mode
  • Reading progress saving
  • Simple interface
Features
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eLib — удобная читалка электронных книг для смартфона. Приложение создано для тех, кто хочет быстро открывать книги и комфортно читать в популярных форматах EPUB, FB2 и PDF. eLib отлично подходит для чтения художественной литературы, учебных материалов и документов без подключения к интернету. Поддерживаемые форматы: EPUB, FB2, PDF Основные возможности: - Чтение книг офлайн - Быстрое открытие файлов EPUB, FB2 и PDF - Настройка размера текста - Удобная навигация по книге - Сохранение прогресса чтения - Ночной режим для комфортного чтения в темноте - Простой и понятный интерфейс eLib помогает сделать чтение удобным и доступным в одном приложении. Загрузите книги на устройство и читайте в любое время — дома, в дороге, на работе или учебе. Обратная связь: d.ivee61@gmail.com

Screenshots

Fablum4 screens
eLib4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eLib at none against Fablum's 1. Fablum's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Fablum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. eLib asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fablum ships an update every 2 days, eLib every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Fablum versus eLib: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFablumeLib
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMad BunniesDanil Petruhin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fablum

One-time1
  • Fablum Unlimited$8.99
None

eLib

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fablum free?
Fablum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eLib free?
eLib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fablum or eLib have ads?
Neither Fablum nor eLib shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fablum or eLib?
Fablum ships an update every 2 days, and eLib every 5 days. Most recently, Fablum was updated on October 7, 2026 and eLib on October 7, 2026.

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