# LibraryThing vs Next Page

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Page at 100% against LibraryThing's 47%. Next Page also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). LibraryThing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (288 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Page sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. LibraryThing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next Page holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LibraryThing has 288 ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Next Page's.

LibraryThing ships an update every 4 weeks, Next Page every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LibraryThing | Next Page |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarything/id948824489/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-page/id6751245131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LibraryThing.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/397718884) | [Dmitriy Glazko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834226596) |

## 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


### Next Page

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-page/id6751245131)

This app provides neutral information about books, highlighting themes, topics, and content areas to support informed decisions. Scan ISBNs or search titles to view content indicators for language, maturity, or sensitive topics, with optional detailed insights. Build personal or family bookshelves and manage reader profiles for transparency.

**Highlights:** Scan book ISBNs or search titles, View content indicators for themes, Explore detailed content insights, Build and manage bookshelves, Create reader profiles, Neutral, transparent book information

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | per month |
| Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Family | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LibraryThing free?

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

### Is Next Page free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LibraryThing or Next Page?

Next Page is rated higher. LibraryThing averages 3.5 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Next Page averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do LibraryThing or Next Page have ads?

Neither LibraryThing nor Next Page shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LibraryThing or Next Page?

LibraryThing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Next Page every 10 days. Most recently, LibraryThing was updated on October 21, 2026 and Next Page on October 19, 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.*