Comparison

PageBack vs Liberotus

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

Head to head
About

PageBack

Features
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PAGEBACK THE PLEX FOR BOOKS Bring your books, comics, PDFs and documents together in one organised library. PageBack is built for people who already own their content. Whether your collection lives in Files, iCloud Drive, Calibre, a NAS, or scattered across a dozen folders, PageBack turns it into a beautiful, searchable library you actually want to use. No DRM. No locked ecosystem. No built in bookstore. Just your library, your way. READ EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Stop switching between ebook apps, PDF viewers and comic readers. PageBack supports: • EPUB books • PDF documents • CBZ and CBR comics • TXT files • Research papers • Manuals and magazines Every format gets a reading experience designed specifically for it, including reflowable text for ebooks, smooth PDF navigation and guided comic reading. YOUR LIBRARY, AUTOMATICALLY ORGANISED Import a folder of files and let PageBack do the heavy lifting. AI powered organisation automatically: • Identifies books, comics and documents • Finds missing covers and metadata • Detects authors, genres and series • Creates smart collections • Keeps everything organised as your library grows No more mystery files called "book_final_v3.pdf". BUILT FOR SERIOUS READERS PageBack is more than a reader. • Highlights and notes across your library • Reading Memory remembers where you stopped reading • Smart Collections organise content automatically • Reading Radar helps you rediscover forgotten books • Built in audiobook creator for supported text formats Whether you read one book a month or manage thousands of files, PageBack scales with your collection. WORKS WITH THE TOOLS YOU ALREADY USE Import from Files and iCloud Drive. Connect to OPDS servers, WebDAV storage and self hosted libraries. Calibre users welcome. Self hosters welcome. Your files stay yours. READ ANYWHERE WITH PAGEBACK PRO Upgrade to PageBack Pro and take your entire library with you. Sync: • Books and documents • Reading progress • Highlights and notes • Collections and organisation Across all your devices. PageBack Pro £3.99/month • 5GB cloud sync storage PageBack Pro+ £7.99/month • 25GB cloud sync storage • Ideal for large collections and comic libraries OWN YOUR LIBRARY PageBack does not sell books. PageBack does not lock you into a store. PageBack simply gives your existing collection the home it deserves. Terms of Use: https://pageback.app/terms

About

Liberotus

Access and read your self-hosted ebook collection from your Grimmory server. Enjoy a private, elegant reading experience with offline access and seamless progress syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Connect to self-hosted Grimmory server
  • Browse entire ebook collection
  • Sync reading progress
  • Download books for offline reading
  • Fast metadata browsing and search
  • Support for large libraries
  • Privacy-first design
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Your library, everywhere. Liberotus is a beautifully designed, privacy-first ebook reader and library app built specifically for Grimmory. Connect directly to your self-hosted Grimmory server and access your entire ebook collection anywhere, with a fast, elegant experience designed for serious readers and collectors. Built for Grimmory Liberotus is a dedicated companion app for Grimmory, giving you a native mobile experience for browsing, organising, and reading your self-hosted ebook library. * Connect securely to your own Grimmory server * Browse your complete ebook collection * Sync reading progress across devices * Continue reading exactly where you left off * Download books for offline reading * Fast metadata browsing and search * Support for large personal libraries A modern ebook experience Designed with rich typography, fluid navigation, and a clean interface that keeps the focus on your books. * Beautiful library browsing * Custom collections and organisation * Powerful search across titles, authors, and series * Responsive performance optimised for large libraries * Comfortable reading experience built for long sessions Privacy first by design Your library should belong to you — not advertisers or analytics platforms. Liberotus is built around a privacy-focused philosophy: * No advertising * No invasive analytics * No third-party tracking SDKs * Optional user-generated diagnostics only * Apple-native crash reporting support * Your data stays under your control Because your books, reading habits, and library are personal. Self-hosted freedom Liberotus works with your own Grimmory installation, giving you full ownership of your ebook ecosystem while providing a polished native app experience on iPhone. Your library, everywhere. Privacy Policy: https://broadlyfine.com/liberotus/privacy/ Terns of Usde: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PageBack4 screens
Liberotus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: PageBack at 3 against Liberotus's 1. PageBack also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PageBack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Liberotus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PageBack versus Liberotus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPageBackLiberotus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul EdwardsSteve James

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PageBack

Subscriptions2
  • PageBack Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pageback Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
1 purchases

Liberotus

Subscriptions1
  • Liberotus Annual$7.991 Year

Questions

Is PageBack free?
PageBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liberotus free?
Liberotus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PageBack or Liberotus have ads?
Neither PageBack nor Liberotus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PageBack or Liberotus?
PageBack ships an update every 9 days, and Liberotus every 9 days. Most recently, PageBack was updated on October 7, 2026 and Liberotus on October 10, 2026.

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