Comparison

Klibri vs BookOrbit

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Klibri4 screens
BookOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BookOrbit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Klibri asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Klibri ships an update every 4 days, BookOrbit every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Klibri versus BookOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKlibriBookOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better4.3 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better67.6% of reviews
Number of ratings534 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin ChianeseIla Chandel

Customer experience

Klibri

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BookOrbit

All ratings34 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral14.7%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral23.5%
Negative8.8%

In-app purchases

None

Klibri

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

BookOrbit

Subscriptions1
  • BookOrbit Premium Yearly14 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • BookOrbit Lifetime Family Upgrade$14.99
  • BookOrbit Premium Lifetime$24.99
  • BookOrbit Lifetime Family$39.99

Questions

Is Klibri free?
Klibri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookOrbit free?
BookOrbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Klibri or BookOrbit?
Klibri is rated higher. Klibri averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BookOrbit averages 4.3 from 34 ratings.
Do Klibri or BookOrbit have ads?
Neither Klibri nor BookOrbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Klibri or BookOrbit?
Klibri ships an update every 4 days, and BookOrbit every 5 days. Most recently, Klibri was updated on October 31, 2026 and BookOrbit on October 31, 2026.

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