Klibri vs BookOrbit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Klibri
Access your self-hosted digital library of comics, manga, and ebooks from Kavita or Komga servers. Enjoy a versatile reading experience with customizable options for various formats and offline access.
- Connects to Kavita/Komga servers
- Reads CBZ, CBR, EPUB, PDF
- Customizable comic/manga reading modes
- Adjustable ebook reader settings
- Offline reading via downloads
- Syncs reading progress across devices
- Supports multiple server connections
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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.
BookOrbit
Manage and enjoy your entire digital library, including ebooks, comics, audiobooks, and podcasts, all in one private space. Access your content offline, track your reading habits, and even convert ebooks to audio. Premium features offer enhanced functionality and unlimited access.
- Supports multiple file formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, etc.)
- Offline access to downloaded content
- Text-to-speech functionality
- Bookmark, highlight, and note-taking
- Activity and reading progress tracking
- Apple Watch audio playback
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BookOrbit is your private reading space for books, comics, PDFs, audiobooks, and podcasts. Connect to your BookOrbit server and keep your library close whether you are online or offline. READ YOUR WAY • Browse and search your library • Read EPUB, MOBI, AZW, AZW3, FB2, PDF, CBZ, CBR, and CB7 files • Listen to audiobooks with chapter navigation and playback controls • Turn supported ebooks into audio with text to speech • Add bookmarks, highlights, notes, and reading progress BUILT FOR OFFLINE Download books and audio for reliable access away from your server. Changes are saved locally and synced when your server is available again. YOUR READING LIFE Track activity, sessions, progress, achievements, pace, and reading patterns in one place. APPLE WATCH Take supported audio with you and listen offline from Apple Watch. iPAD BookOrbit is designed for iPad, with two-page spreads in the reader, a side panel for contents and notes, and a library, activity, and settings that use the whole screen in portrait, landscape, and resizable windows. Keyboard shortcuts and trackpad support are included. PREMIUM BookOrbit Premium unlocks unlimited downloads, Apple Watch listening, every app finish, advanced text to speech, and advanced activity insights. Choose a yearly subscription with a two-week free trial for eligible new subscribers, or a one-time Lifetime or Lifetime Family purchase. BookOrbit requires access to a compatible self-hosted BookOrbit server. Server availability, content, and storage are managed by you or your server administrator. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bookorbit.github.io/bookorbit-ios-support/privacy/ Support: https://bookorbit.github.io/bookorbit-ios-support/support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Klibri at 4.8 against BookOrbit's 4.3. Klibri also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). BookOrbit's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. BookOrbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Klibri asks for nothing beyond the download.
Klibri holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookOrbit has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Klibri's written reviews are positive against 68% of BookOrbit's.
Klibri ships an update every 4 days, BookOrbit every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Klibri | BookOrbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.3 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 67.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Chianese | Ila Chandel |
Customer experience
Klibri
BookOrbit
In-app purchases
Klibri
No in-app purchases
BookOrbit
- BookOrbit Premium Yearly14 Days trial$6.991 Year
- BookOrbit Lifetime Family Upgrade$14.99
- BookOrbit Premium Lifetime$24.99
- BookOrbit Lifetime Family$39.99









