# Speechify Books: Read & Listen — Read & listen to books at once > Read and listen to audiobooks simultaneously from a large library. (iPhone/iPad app by Speechify Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-books-read-and-listen/id6447635192 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Speechify Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875) - Category: Books, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.66/5 from 2,243 App Store ratings · 110 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 258 MB - Languages: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Malay and 6 more - Released: 2023-05-19 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-books-read-and-listen/id6447635192/reviews.md ## What is Speechify Books? The best audiobooks deserve the best experience. Speechify is one of the most popular audio companies in the world with over 20 million users. We recently launched an audiobooks app to be the #1 independent alternative to Audible & Amazon. We provide the best user experience of any audiobook app by allowing you to listen and read many of our best-selling titles at the same time. It’s magical. Speechify has over 100,000 best-selleing fiction and non-fiction audiobooks from: Simon & Schuster Harper Collins Macmillan Hachette Penguin Random House & Many other publishers Best-selling audiobooks include: How to Win Friends and Influence People I’m Glad My Mom Died The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck It Ends with Us The Silent Patient The Way of Kings The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Spare Atomic Habits Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 12 Rules for Life Key Benefits of Using Speechify: Buy either a la carte or using your credits Listen over 40,000 Best-Sellers at the Same Time Listen at up to 4.5x speed Sleep timer that allows you to fall asleep listening to books Your first title is free with a Speechify credit subscription. We can’t wait for you to join the family :) Install Speechify Books today! Privacy Policy: https://speechify.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://speechify.com/terms/ ## Key features - Read and listen to books at the same time - Over 100,000 best-selling titles - Listen at up to 4.5x speed - Sleep timer - Buy books a la carte or with credits - First title free with subscription ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Speechify Books Annual | $169.99 | per year | | Speechify Books Monthly | $14.99 | per month | | Speechify Books Monthly | $19.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | $1.99 Book | $1.99 | one-time | | $10.49 Book | $10.49 | one-time | | $15.49 Book | $15.49 | one-time | | $13.49 Book | $13.49 | one-time | | $14.49 Book | $14.49 | one-time | | $19.99 Book | $19.99 | one-time | | $21.49 Book | $21.49 | one-time | | $12.49 Book | $12.49 | one-time | | $16.99 Book | $16.99 | one-time | | $17.99 Book | $17.99 | one-time | | $18.99 Book | $18.99 | one-time | | $23.99 Book | $23.99 | one-time | | $25.99 Book | $25.99 | one-time | | $28.49 Book | $28.49 | one-time | | $14.99 Book | $14.99 | one-time | | $11.49 Book | $11.49 | one-time | | $5.49 Book | $5.49 | one-time | | $16.49 Book | $16.49 | one-time | | $19.49 Book | $19.49 | one-time | | $24.49 Book | $24.49 | one-time | ## What do users think of Speechify Books? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Immersive experience - 💡 Value for money - 👍 Way better than Audible **Cons** - 🐛 Repeating chapters - 🐛 Unreliable navigation - 🐛 Glitchy playback - 🔋 High battery consumption - 💰 Deceptive free trial - 💰 Misleading credit system - 🚫 Unavailable in certain countries **Commonly reported bugs** - App won't open - Chapters skipping ahead - Inability to share account between devices **Most requested features** - Add more books - Improve customer service response - Implement bookmarks and highlighting - Add CarPlay support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 110) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-books-read-and-listen/id6447635192/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Too Many Defects *2025-09-28, version 1.0.14* This app is not user friendly and does not cater to all readers. When try to download books , it takes forever or it doesn’t download at all. For the price it should and could be better. I’m not happy with speechify at all. ### 1/5 — Why Not? *2025-09-28, version 1.0.14* I’m sure this app would be amazing. But why release it for Aussies, and not allow us to use it? It’s pointless and outrageous. ### 1/5 — Can’t subscribe *2025-09-16, version 1.0.14* The subscribe option in this app does not work I’ll take this down if you fix it, just trying to help, I emailed you about this ### 1/5 — Total scam *2025-09-16, version 1.0.14* I purchased a book and it said payment failed so I tried again and it said payment failed. According to my bank account the purchase went through both times and I have no book $42 dollars gone SCAM ### 1/5 — Glitching *2025-09-16, version 1.0.14* I downloaded the app and during set up it froze on a blank screen. I reopened the app and set up. It will not let me select a book for the trial period. ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time or money *2025-09-06* I installed this app to see how it worked. They say all you had to do was take a picture of your book and start listening. What they fail to tell you is that you have to buy subscription or coins to do this. They say they have over 100,000 best sellers but I couldn’t find the books I wanted. Lastly, when I tried to take a picture of the book to find in the library that didn’t work either. What a waste of time because this is no different than all the other audiobooks sites, except for the low amount of books they provide. ### 1/5 — Access *2025-08-24, version 1.0.14* The app will not allow UK to access the 100,000 books. Very limited access. Will not be extending my account ### 2/5 — Great features… when they work *2025-08-21* I really like the design of Speechify books. I love the option of reading along while listening. However, I’ve found the app to be extremely buggy and frustrating. Here are some of my biggest issues: 1. It will often not synchronize the text with the audio. This especially happens when trying to go back and listen to something again or skip ahead. 2. Randomly it will get stuck on a chapter, playing it over and over again instead of moving on. This happens often in the car when I’m driving and can’t fix it. 3. It doesn’t stop automatically when taking my headphones out so I lose my spot (and then it breaks sync when trying to rewind to my spot). 4. It logs me out every few days. There are others. Just overall, I feel frustrated with the app more often than I feel pleased with it. If it worked smoothly it would be great. ### 1/5 — Stole my money *2025-08-17, version 1.0.14* I bought a book in the app and never received it. ### 1/5 — SCAM APP!!! *2025-08-17, version 1.0.14* THIS APP IS A SCAM!! DO NOT USE IT!! I tried to purchase a book and it didn’t work. Then it STOLE almost $100 from me!! I’m still fighting to get it back!!! ## Frequently asked questions about Speechify Books ### What is Speechify Books? Speechify Books is an audiobook application that allows users to read and listen to books simultaneously. It offers a large library of best-selling fiction and non-fiction titles from major publishers, providing a unique and immersive reading experience. ### What are the key features of Speechify Books? Key features include the ability to read and listen to books at the same time, access to over 100,000 best-selling titles, playback speeds up to 4.5x, and a sleep timer. Users can also purchase books individually or using credits. ### How much does Speechify Books cost? The app offers a free first title with a Speechify credit subscription. Users can buy books a la carte or with credits, and the app also includes ads and in-app purchases. ### What kind of books are available on Speechify Books? The app features over 100,000 best-selling fiction and non-fiction audiobooks from major publishers like Simon & Schuster, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Hachette, and Penguin Random House. ### Who is Speechify Books for? This app is designed for individuals who enjoy reading and listening to audiobooks and are looking for an enhanced experience. It's particularly beneficial for those who want to multitask or prefer to consume content at their own pace and speed. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.14 — 2025-01-27 - Bug fixes ### 1.0.13 — 2024-10-16 - Bug fixes ### 1.0.12 — 2024-05-01 - Bug fixes ### 1.0.11 — 2023-11-03 - Improvements in book details view ### 1.0.10 — 2023-09-22 - Bug fixes and small improvements ## Apps similar to Speechify Books | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Apple Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-books/id364709193) | 4.4 (70,915) | Free | Books | | [Amazon Kindle: Reading App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-kindle-reading-app/id302584613) | 4.9 (5,648,936) | Free | Books | | [Storytel - Audiobooks Library](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storytel-audiobooks-library/id348177651) | 4.7 (10,526) | Free | Books | | [Google Play Books & Audiobooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-books-and-audiobooks/id400989007) | 3.3 (874) | Free | Books | | [Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audible-audiobooks-and-podcasts/id379693831) | 4.9 (5,525,564) | Free | Books | | [Bookmate. Listen & read books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmate-listen-and-read-books/id386177450) | 4.5 (1,173) | Free | Books | ## More apps by Speechify Inc. - [Speechify – Text to Speech PDF](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speechify-text-to-speech-pdf/id1209815023) - [AI Podcasts by Speechify](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-podcasts-by-speechify/id6744703996) - [AI Voice Generator - Speechify](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-voice-generator-speechify/id6746949317) All apps by Speechify Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1263322875 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*