# Smart Reading vs Аудиокниги

The clearest difference is monetization model: Smart Reading at free with in-app purchases against Аудиокниги's subscription. Smart Reading also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). Аудиокниги's advantage is ratings volume (951 vs 125) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Reading sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Аудиокниги sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Reading holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Аудиокниги has 951 ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Smart Reading's written reviews are positive against 70% of Аудиокниги's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Smart Reading ships an update every 9 days, Аудиокниги every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Reading | Аудиокниги |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-reading/id1016647134/reviews)** | [4.6 (951 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1440270233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **951** |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 138 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ivigreen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763967712) | [ABP Trade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442547651) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-reading/id1016647134)

Access concise summaries and audio versions of non-fiction books. Quickly grasp key ideas for self-development, career, and business without full reading. Explore a curated library with practical insights and actionable advice.

**Highlights:** Book summaries, Audio versions, Key ideas extraction, Self-development content, Career and business insights, Offline access, Weekly library updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 месяц | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 месяц | $12.49 | per month |
| Подписка на 1 месяц | $12.99 | per month |
| 1 год подписки | $53.99 | per year |
| 1 год подписки | $59.99 | per year |
| Годовая подписка | $59.99 | per year |
| 1 год подписки | $67.99 | per year |
| Годовая подписка | $67.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $129.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime subscription | $199.99 | one-time |


### Аудиокниги

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1440270233)

Access a vast library of audiobooks across all genres, including classics, modern prose, and business literature. Download books to enjoy offline anytime, anywhere, and build your personal collection. Get exclusive access to new releases and constantly updated content.

**Highlights:** Extensive audiobook collection, Offline access, Diverse genres, Self-development and business books, World bestsellers and new releases, Constantly updated library, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| АКЦИЯ! Полный доступ | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Полный доступ к книгам | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Полный доступ к книгам | $5.99 | per month |
| Полный доступ к книгам | $6.99 | per month |
| Полный доступ к книгам | $60.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline listening
- 📚 Wide selection of books
- 🔍 Good search functionality
- 🎧 Convenient for multitasking
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappearing downloaded books
- 🔍 Limited book selection
- 💰 Subscription required for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Downloaded books not available offline
- Third chapter of books not loading
- Playback issues when app is in background

**Requested features**

- Ability to add books to a 'read later' list
- Option to delete books from library
- Pause playback when receiving phone calls
- More English literature options
- Improved offline functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Reading free?

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

### Is Аудиокниги free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Reading or Аудиокниги?

Smart Reading is rated higher. Smart Reading averages 4.8 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Аудиокниги averages 4.6 from 951 ratings.

### Do Smart Reading or Аудиокниги have ads?

Neither Smart Reading nor Аудиокниги shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Reading or Аудиокниги?

Smart Reading ships an update every 9 days, and Аудиокниги every 3 months. Most recently, Smart Reading was updated on October 29, 2026 and Аудиокниги on October 29, 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.*