Comparison

Bound vs RestReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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.

About

RestReader

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Bound4 screens
RestReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bound versus RestReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoundRestReader
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDeadpan, LLCWILLIAM 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

None

Bound

No in-app purchases

None

RestReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bound free?
Bound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RestReader free?
RestReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bound or RestReader have ads?
Neither Bound nor RestReader shows ads.

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