# Folio vs Livrim

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Livrim at none against Folio's 5. Livrim also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Folio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Folio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Livrim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Folio ships an update every 4 days, Livrim every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folio | Livrim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 166 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Miguel Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814844861) | [LIVRIM TECNOLOGIA LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772395792) |

## What reviewers say

### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-book-tracker/id6764345729)

Organize your reading list, track your progress, and create a personalized digital bookshelf. Log reading sessions, save notes and quotes, and set reading goals. Connect with other readers or keep your library private.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Organize TBR lists, Build visual bookshelves, Import libraries from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Log reading sessions with timer, Set reading goals and streaks, Save notes, quotes, and reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folio Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Folio Plus Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


### Livrim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livrim/id6772395730)

This app helps readers track, organize, and share their reading journey. Log books, record progress, rate titles, and write reviews. Set reading goals, create custom lists, and view personalized literary statistics.

**Highlights:** Track reading progress, Rate and review books, Create custom book lists, Set reading goals, View literary statistics, Share public profile, Follow friends' activities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Folio free?

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

### Is Livrim free?

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

### Do Folio or Livrim have ads?

Livrim shows ads; Folio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Folio or Livrim?

Folio ships an update every 4 days, and Livrim every 6 days. Most recently, Folio was updated on November 5, 2026 and Livrim on November 5, 2026.

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