# LiveLib vs Читай

LiveLib and Читай both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Читай's written reviews are positive against 29% of LiveLib's. Читай also leads on chart position (#121 vs unranked). LiveLib's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LiveLib against 4.8 for Читай. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 443 and 415 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of LiveLib's written reviews are positive against 66% of Читай's.

LiveLib ships an update fortnightly, Читай every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveLib | Читай |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livelib/id905483030/reviews) | **[4.8 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483452031/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **443** | 415 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 102 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zhivaya Biblioteka OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/905483033) | [GRAMOTA, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483452030) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveLib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livelib/id905483030)

Discover your next favorite read with a vast library of user-generated content, including reviews, descriptions, and smart recommendations. Track your reading progress, engage with a community of book lovers, and participate in reading challenges.

**Highlights:** User-generated book content, Smart book recommendations, Reading journal, Barcode scanner for book info, Community features (reviews, comments, following), Reading challenges and progress tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love for the service idea
- 📚 Extensive book catalog
- 💡 Great for tracking reading
- 📈 Motivating reading challenges
- ✨ Useful for book discovery

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Constant server connection errors
- 🐌 Extremely slow loading and lagging
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🚫 App is often not working
-  outdated Interface

**Reported bugs**

- Server connection errors
- App not loading/crashing
- Lagging and slow performance
- Checkbox 'spoiler' not working
- Books disappearing from account

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Add 'listened' status for books
- Improve UX and reduce unnecessary steps
- Fix search functionality for Latin characters
- Add page count information


### Читай

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483452031)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover and purchase books, stationery, and gifts. Get personalized recommendations, pre-order new releases, and track your loyalty points. Enjoy fast delivery options and in-store pickup.

**Highlights:** Book purchasing, Stationery and gift selection, Pre-order new releases, In-store pickup (1 hour), Express delivery, Personalized recommendations, Loyalty program with bonuses and cashback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveLib free?

LiveLib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Читай free?

Читай is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LiveLib or Читай?

Читай is rated higher. LiveLib averages 4.7 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Читай averages 4.8 from 415 ratings.

### Do LiveLib or Читай have ads?

Читай shows ads; LiveLib does not.

### Which is updated more often, LiveLib or Читай?

LiveLib ships an update fortnightly, and Читай every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiveLib was updated on October 20, 2026 and Читай on October 20, 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.*