# Bound vs Glance

Bound and Glance both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Glance's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bound's. Glance also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Bound's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 9) and chart position (#2 vs #45). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Bound costs $4.99 and Glance $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Glance holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bound has 2K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Bound's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glance's.

Bound ships an update every 2 months, Glance every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bound | Glance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137/reviews) | **[4.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-epub-speed-reader/id6747596694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #45 |
| Size | 48 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) | [PETER ZDANKIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821932260) |

## What reviewers say

### Bound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Book, #178 Top Paid (US App Store)

Listen to your DRM-free audiobooks with a modern interface. Import files from cloud services or your computer, manage your library, and enjoy features like automatic playback saving, adjustable speed, and chapter support.  Includes CarPlay integration and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** Import from cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive), Web uploader via WiFi, Automatic playback position saving, Adjustable playback speed (0.5x-3.0x), Chapter support, Sleep timer, CarPlay support

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app!
- 👍 Excellent audiobook player
- 💡 Seamless cloud storage integration
- 🚀 Efficient and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Issues with cloud storage connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent playback behavior
- 🐛 Trouble with large audiobook files
- 🐛 Missing features like folders/playlists

**Reported bugs**

- Audiobooks disappearing from library after device restart
- Inability to delete audiobooks from library
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Playback issues with multi-part audiobooks
- Problems with web uploader functionality

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple Watch
- Implement search and filtering options
- Allow bookmarks with notes/labels
- Add Chromecast support
- Introduce dark mode


### Glance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-epub-speed-reader/id6747596694)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a minimalist reading experience using RSVP technology to display text word by word. It helps users focus by eliminating distractions and entering a state of flow. Import your own books and customize the reading experience with various fonts and color schemes.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technology, Import EPUB, MOBI, and save Texts/URLs, Two reading modes (overview and speed), Customizable fonts and color schemes, Ad-free and tracking-free experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bound free?

Bound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glance free?

Glance costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bound or Glance?

Glance is rated higher. Bound averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Glance averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Bound or Glance have ads?

Neither Bound nor Glance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bound or Glance?

Bound ships an update every 2 months, and Glance every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bound was updated on November 11, 2026 and Glance on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Bound or Glance?

Bound currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Glance at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*