# Bound vs NovelGlide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bound at 73% against NovelGlide's 0%. Bound also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). NovelGlide's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NovelGlide is free to download; Bound costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bound holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bound has 2K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of NovelGlide's.

Bound ships an update every 2 months, NovelGlide monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bound | NovelGlide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelglide-epub-reader/id6748090356/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) | [Cheng-Kai Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824246427) |

## What reviewers say

### Bound

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Book (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


### NovelGlide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelglide-epub-reader/id6748090356)

This ePub reader offers a customizable and convenient way to discover and enjoy digital books. It supports OPDS catalogs for free book discovery, allows for personalized reading settings, and includes features like bookmarks, search, and text-to-speech.

**Highlights:** ePUB book support, OPDS catalog browsing, Customizable appearance, Bookmarks and search, Book management, Text-to-speech functionality, Cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bound free?

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

### Is NovelGlide free?

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

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

Bound is rated higher. Bound averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while NovelGlide averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bound or NovelGlide have ads?

NovelGlide shows ads; Bound does not.

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

Bound ships an update every 2 months, and NovelGlide monthly. Most recently, Bound was updated on September 25, 2026 and NovelGlide on September 8, 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.*