iGlibbo vs LanRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iGlibbo
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iGlibbo - Ebook Reader is an application for apple devices (iPhone, iPad) to read unprotected electronic books like epub and pdf. Main features: •Read unprotected pdf and epub. •Fullscreen mode. •View and edit ebooks data (title, authors, cover, description/comments) •Adjust the display brightness. More features of iGlibbo epub reader: •Choose the font size. •Change padding for pages. More features of iGlibbo pdf reader: •Zoom in and out. •Rotate the page orientation. Save new ebooks from iTunes or download them from Safari. Share quote with socials
LanRead
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LanRead is an EPUB reader built to help you understand books faster and retain more from what you read. Import an EPUB, get an AI Reading Guide before you dive in, skim chapter structure in minutes, and ask for help exactly where you need it. When a passage feels difficult, select the text to explain or translate it instantly. When an idea matters, save it with highlights, notes, and bookmarks, then sync your reading notes to Notion for review and writing. What you can do in this app: - Import EPUB files from the Files app - Start with an AI Reading Guide to grasp the book before deep reading - Use skimming mode for chapter summaries, structure points, key sentences, keywords, and guiding questions - Highlight text, add notes, and jump back to the original passage - Share your highlights and notes - Explain or translate selected text with AI - Adjust themes, typography, and layout for a more comfortable reading experience - Track reading progress, reading time, and goals - Sync highlights and notes to Notion LanRead is designed for focused reading on iPhone and iPad, helping you move from collecting books to actually understanding and using them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iGlibbo at none against LanRead's shown. iGlibbo also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). LanRead's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iGlibbo ships an update every 2 months, LanRead weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iGlibbo | LanRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | e-Soft s.r.l. | 丽 周 |
In-app purchases
iGlibbo
No in-app purchases
LanRead
No in-app purchases









