Bound vs RestReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bound
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.
- 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
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Listen to your favorite DRM-free audiobooks with Bound. Bound allows you to import audio files from various cloud services and play them back in a beautiful modern interface. Bound will automatically save your listening position so that you never lose your place. Supported Audio File Types (DRM-free only): .mp3, .m4a, .m4b, .aac Download - Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive. - Apple Files. - Web Uploader for importing from your computer via WiFi. Manage - Move audio files between books. - Change cover art. - Sort based on author, title, recently added, and recently played. - Rename title and author. - Choose between a number of fun themes. - Dark mode support. Play - Automatically saves playback location as you progress through the book. - Independently configure seek forward and seek backward times. - Chapter support for audio files with embedded chapters (.m4a / .m4b / OverDrive .mp3). - Change playback speed from 0.5X to 3.0X. - Smart Rewind when returning to your book after a while. - Sleep Timer with configurable time or at the end of a chapter. - Manually bookmark locations that you want to return to. - CarPlay support. If you enjoy using Bound, please consider writing a review.
RestReader
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RestReader turns YouTube audiobooks and long-form content into a comfortable bedtime listening experience. Paste a YouTube video link or import an entire YouTube playlist, and RestReader gives you a proper audiobook player with features built for listeners, not viewers. SLEEP TIMER • Set a timer from 5 to 90 minutes • Audio fades out gently • Shake your phone to extend the timer without opening your eyes DIM MODE • Dims the screen while keeping audio playing • Perfect for bedtime listening without lighting up the room BOOKMARKS • Automatically saves your place • Create bookmarks at favorite passages • Jump back to any bookmark anytime CHAPTERS • Auto-detected from YouTube descriptions • Skip to any section with a tap PLAYLISTS & LIBRARY • Import YouTube playlists from a pasted link or share directly to RestReader from the YouTube app • Organize audiobooks into custom playlists • Search across your entire library QUEUE • Line up what you want to listen to next • Auto-advances through your queue No account required. No ads. No subscription. Just paste a link and listen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RestReader at Free against Bound's $4.99. Bound's advantage is chart position (#3 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
RestReader is free to download; Bound costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Bound | RestReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Deadpan, LLC | WILLIAM MATTHEW ROCKEY |
Bugs and requests
Bound
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
6 requests- Add support for Apple Watch
- Implement search and filtering options
- Allow bookmarks with notes/labels
- Add Chromecast support
- Introduce dark mode
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- Improve cloud storage management
RestReader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bound
No in-app purchases
RestReader
No in-app purchases









