# LiveLib vs Almost read

LiveLib and Almost read both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Almost read's written reviews are positive against 29% of LiveLib's. LiveLib's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (390 vs 25). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Almost read sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LiveLib asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LiveLib against 4.7 for Almost read. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveLib has 390 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of LiveLib's written reviews are positive against 88% of Almost read's.

LiveLib ships an update fortnightly, Almost read every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveLib | Almost read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livelib/id905483030/reviews) | **[4.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-read-book-tracker/id6744637596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **390** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 102 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zhivaya Biblioteka OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/905483033) | [KUKI EDZHENSI, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727655451) |

## 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


### Almost read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/almost-read-book-tracker/id6744637596)

Organize your reading with custom shelves and track your progress. Get personalized book suggestions based on your preferences and use the built-in timer to build a mindful reading habit. Enjoy a clean, minimalist interface designed for deep reflection.

**Highlights:** Organize books into custom shelves, AI-powered book recommendations, Reading time tracker, Minimalist interface, Personal reading reflections

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveLib free?

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

### Is Almost read free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveLib or Almost read?

Almost read is rated higher. LiveLib averages 4.6 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while Almost read averages 4.7 from 25 ratings.

### Do LiveLib or Almost read have ads?

Neither LiveLib nor Almost read shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LiveLib or Almost read?

LiveLib ships an update fortnightly, and Almost read every 2 weeks. Most recently, LiveLib was updated on October 12, 2026 and Almost read on October 10, 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.*