# Klibri vs BookOrbit

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Klibri | BookOrbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klibri/id6768134637/reviews)** | [4.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookorbit-the-official-app/id6811807346/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Chianese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887708670) | [Ila Chandel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883563795) |

## What reviewers say

### Klibri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klibri/id6768134637)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BookOrbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookorbit-the-official-app/id6811807346)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BookOrbit Premium Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| BookOrbit Lifetime Family Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| BookOrbit Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| BookOrbit Lifetime Family | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
