# LibraryThing vs Precy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LibraryThing at none against Precy's 2. LibraryThing also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Precy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. LibraryThing asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | LibraryThing | Precy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librarything/id948824489/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **288** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LibraryThing.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/397718884) | [Ernesto Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780081521) |

## 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- 🤖 Outdated and dated UI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


### Precy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precy-reading-companion/id6808747971)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Precy Premium, monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Precy Premium, yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LibraryThing free?

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

### Is Precy free?

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

### Do LibraryThing or Precy have ads?

Neither LibraryThing nor Precy shows ads.

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