# SG Libraries vs Coread

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SG Libraries at 92% against Coread's 0%. SG Libraries also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Coread's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SG Libraries sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SG Libraries holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coread has 107 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of SG Libraries's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coread's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SG Libraries | Coread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-libraries/id793017134/reviews)** | [4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coread/id6443828903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ken Toh](https://appshunter.io/developer/445688316) | [ZhiMing Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557807053) |

## What reviewers say

### SG Libraries

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sg-libraries/id793017134)

Easily search the library catalog, discover new books, and manage your loans. Find nearby branches, check item availability, and create personalized reading lists. Stay updated on library events and new arrivals.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Discover new arrivals and popular titles, Manage loans and reservations, Find library branches and hours, Create favorite lists, Read and write book reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Coread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coread/id6443828903)

Discover popular novels on a free reading platform. Read chapters first and then decide to purchase books that capture your interest. Enjoy daily updates and smart recommendations for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Free reading chapters, Editor-recommended books, Daily updated chapters, Smart content recommendations, User feedback integration, Premium subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium VIP Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Weekly Plan | $21.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium VIP Plan Monthly | $54.99 | per month |
| New user coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small plus coin pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium plus coin pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big coin pack | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SG Libraries free?

SG Libraries is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coread free?

Coread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SG Libraries or Coread?

SG Libraries is rated higher. SG Libraries averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Coread averages 4.4 from 107 ratings.

### Do SG Libraries or Coread have ads?

Coread shows ads; SG Libraries does not.

### Which is updated more often, SG Libraries or Coread?

SG Libraries ships an update every 5 weeks, and Coread every 5 weeks. Most recently, SG Libraries was updated on October 15, 2026 and Coread on October 7, 2026.

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