# LibraryThing vs Velato

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Velato at 100% against LibraryThing's 47%. Velato also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). LibraryThing's advantage is ratings volume (288 vs 4) and chart position (#201 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Velato 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 4, 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 Velato's.

LibraryThing ships an update every 4 weeks, Velato every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LibraryThing | Velato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarything/id948824489/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velato-book-tracker-and-scanner/id6769704229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#201** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LibraryThing.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/397718884) | [CONSI SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/599506241) |

## What reviewers say

### LibraryThing

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

**Currently charting:** #201 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

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


### Velato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velato-book-tracker-and-scanner/id6769704229)

Effortlessly digitize your book collection by scanning entire shelves with your camera. Organize your library, track your to-read list, and manage lent books. Discover insights into your reading habits.

**Highlights:** AI-powered shelf scanning, Instant digital library creation, Shelf and in-shelf book locator, To-read list management, Loan tracking, Duplicate purchase avoidance, Library insights and stats

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LibraryThing free?

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

### Is Velato free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LibraryThing or Velato?

Velato is rated higher. LibraryThing averages 3.5 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Velato averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do LibraryThing or Velato have ads?

Neither LibraryThing nor Velato shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LibraryThing or Velato?

LibraryThing ships an update every 4 weeks, and Velato every 6 days. Most recently, LibraryThing was updated on November 11, 2026 and Velato on November 9, 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.*