# LibraryThing vs Where's the Unicorn?

The clearest difference is rating: Where's the Unicorn? at 4.7 against LibraryThing's 3.5. Where's the Unicorn? also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 288). LibraryThing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Where's the Unicorn? sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LibraryThing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Where's the Unicorn? holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Where's the Unicorn? has 1.5K ratings behind it against 288, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of LibraryThing's written reviews are positive against 71% of Where's the Unicorn?'s.

LibraryThing ships an update every 4 weeks, Where's the Unicorn? every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LibraryThing | Where's the Unicorn? |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarything/id948824489/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-the-unicorn/id1310124260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 288 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [LibraryThing.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/397718884) | [Michael O'Mara Books Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/476324341) |

## What reviewers say

### LibraryThing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarything/id948824489)

Catalog your personal book, DVD, and CD collections. Easily add items by searching or scanning barcodes. Enhance your catalog with high-resolution cover photos and browse your collection visually.

**Highlights:** Catalog books, DVDs, and CDs, Search for media items, Scan ISBN barcodes, Add high-resolution cover photos, Browse collection by cover type

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick barcode scanning
- 👍 Useful for cataloging library
- 🚀 Fast book addition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited search and editing capabilities
- 🤖 Outdated and dated UI

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanner not working
- Books disappearing from catalog
- Editing and saving issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom collections
- Offline access to library
- Integration with other book apps
- Lending/loan tracking feature


### Where's the Unicorn?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-the-unicorn/id1310124260)

Embark on a magical journey to find seven elusive unicorns hidden within 20 intricately illustrated scenes. This search and find game challenges your observation skills with additional 'star find' items to locate after spotting all unicorns. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack while you explore vibrant global adventures.

**Highlights:** 20 illustrated search scenes, Find 7 unicorns per scene, Spot 'star find' hidden items, Globetrotting unicorn adventures, Relaxing classical and original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unicorn Scenes Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful and detailed graphics
- 🤩 Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent artistic style
- 🎉 No ads
- 🧠 Helps improve reading speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid levels after initial free levels
- 🔒 Payment issues with unlocked levels
- 🕰️ Not enough levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🌐 Needs language options

**Reported bugs**

- Paid levels getting locked again after reloading the app
- Typos and text issues
- Music issues (multiple songs playing at once)

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Option to unlock levels through ads
- Ability to turn off music
- Faster loading times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LibraryThing free?

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

### Is Where's the Unicorn? free?

Where's the Unicorn? is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LibraryThing or Where's the Unicorn??

Where's the Unicorn? is rated higher. LibraryThing averages 3.5 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Where's the Unicorn? averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do LibraryThing or Where's the Unicorn? have ads?

Neither LibraryThing nor Where's the Unicorn? shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LibraryThing or Where's the Unicorn??

LibraryThing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Where's the Unicorn? every 8 months. Most recently, LibraryThing was updated on November 1, 2026 and Where's the Unicorn? on October 29, 2026.

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