Klibri vs ReadOcean
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Klibri
Access and read your personal digital library of comics, manga, and ebooks from your self-hosted server. Enjoy offline reading, customizable viewing options, and seamless progress syncing across devices.
- Reads manga, comics (CBZ, CBR), ebooks (EPUB), and PDFs
- Offline reading of downloaded content
- Syncs reading progress with Kavita server
- Customizable ebook reader with themes and fonts
- Supports multiple Kavita servers
- Webtoon continuous scroll mode
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Klibri reads your own library from your Kavita or Komga server — manga, comics and books, on your iPhone and iPad. Your library stays on your server. Klibri just reads it. Klibri needs a Kavita or Komga server you already use (Komga 1.20 or later). It doesn't host or sell content of its own. KAVITA OR KOMGA Enter your server's address and sign in. Klibri recognizes Kavita or Komga on its own: there is nothing to choose. READ EVERY FORMAT Manga and comics (CBZ, CBR), e-books (EPUB) and documents (PDF) — one app for your entire library. BUILT FOR COMICS AND MANGA Pinch to zoom, double-tap, swipe or tap the edges to turn pages. Read left-to-right or right-to-left, two pages side by side, or long strips in continuous webtoon mode. Klibri keeps your reading brightness for each account. A REAL BOOK READER The EPUB reader gives you four themes (including a true-black mode for OLED), six fonts, and fine control over size, spacing and margins. Read in scrolling or column mode, and search the full text of any book. READ OFFLINE Download chapters and read them anywhere — no connection needed. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Your reading progress goes back to your server, EPUB included. Move from iPhone to iPad, or to your server's web reader, and carry on. YOUR WHOLE LIBRARY Browse series, collections and reading lists. Keep a Want to Read list and bookmarks. Search your entire library, even a large one. Mark chapters or whole series as read. ALL YOUR SERVERS Add several servers, Kavita and Komga alike, and switch between them in a tap. Each server keeps its own libraries and its own reading progress. Your logins sync across your Apple devices through iCloud Keychain, so you set up once. Free. In English and French. iPhone and iPad, iOS 16 and later.
ReadOcean
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An ocean of timeless books. ReadOcean is a calm, private place to discover and read enduring classics. Explore a carefully selected public-domain library, save books for offline reading, and make every page comfortable for your eyes. DISCOVER GREAT BOOKS • Browse a handpicked collection of novels, stories, essays, and philosophy • Search by title, author, or subject • See clear source and public-domain information for every book READ YOUR WAY • A focused native reading experience • Adjustable type size and line spacing • Paper and Night themes included • Reading progress saved automatically on your device BUILD A PRIVATE LIBRARY • Favorite books and return to recent reads • Download books for offline reading • Import your own plain-text files from Files • No account, ads, analytics SDK, or cross-app tracking READOCEAN PREMIUM Subscribe for US$0.99 per month to unlock the complete curated library, unlimited offline downloads, Sepia and Ocean themes, and fresh curated collections every month. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings. The price displayed by Apple at purchase is the price you pay. Public-domain books may also be available free from their original sources. Copyright status can vary by country and edition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://georchu.github.io/readocean/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Klibri at none against ReadOcean's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. ReadOcean sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Klibri asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Klibri | ReadOcean |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Chianese | Beijing Guorun Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Klibri
No in-app purchases
ReadOcean
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month









