# Bound vs RestReader

The clearest difference is price: RestReader at Free against Bound's $4.99. Bound's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bound | RestReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) | [WILLIAM MATTHEW ROCKEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861297753) |

## What reviewers say

### Bound

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

**Currently charting:** #4 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


### RestReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restreader/id6760680243)

**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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*