Comparison

iGlibbo vs LanRead

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

Head to head
About

iGlibbo

Features
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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

About

LanRead

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iGlibbo4 screens
LanRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGlibbo ships an update every 2 months, LanRead weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
iGlibbo versus LanRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGlibboLanRead
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere-Soft s.r.l.丽 周

In-app purchases

None

iGlibbo

No in-app purchases

None

LanRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGlibbo free?
iGlibbo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LanRead free?
LanRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iGlibbo or LanRead have ads?
LanRead shows ads; iGlibbo does not.
Which is updated more often, iGlibbo or LanRead?
iGlibbo ships an update every 2 months, and LanRead weekly. Most recently, iGlibbo was updated on October 3, 2026 and LanRead on October 13, 2026.

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