# SlowRead vs Librofertas

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Librofertas at none against SlowRead's 4. Librofertas also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). SlowRead's advantage is chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlowRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.39 per 7 days. Librofertas asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SlowRead | Librofertas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **752** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 111 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adrian Martinez Moreno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864939018) | [Blank Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889611867) |

## What reviewers say

### SlowRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slowread-book-tracker-and-tbr/id6763293288)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Book, #48 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app helps you build a visually appealing digital bookshelf and encourages focused reading sessions by blocking distracting apps. Track your reading progress, organize your library, and create a personalized reading ritual.

**Highlights:** Customizable 2.5D digital bookshelf, Distraction-blocking focus sessions, Reading streak tracking, TBR and library organization, Effortless book addition (scan, search, photo), Import from Goodreads (CSV), Private, local-first library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $8.39 | per 7 days |
| Premium Annual Offer | $32.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access to Slowread | $149.99 | one-time |


### Librofertas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librofertas/id6781932842)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SlowRead free?

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

### Is Librofertas free?

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

### Do SlowRead or Librofertas have ads?

Both SlowRead and Librofertas show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SlowRead or Librofertas?

SlowRead ships an update every 3 days, and Librofertas every 3 days. Most recently, SlowRead was updated on October 22, 2026 and Librofertas on October 8, 2026.

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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.*