# Bound vs Wyrdspinner

The clearest difference is price: Wyrdspinner at Free against Bound's $4.99. Wyrdspinner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bound's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (2K vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Wyrdspinner is free to download; Bound costs $4.99 up front. Wyrdspinner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bound asks for nothing beyond the download.

Wyrdspinner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bound has 2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bound | Wyrdspinner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wyrdspinner/id6768847040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 48 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530) | [Sqrrlbrain Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896610080) |

## What reviewers say

### Bound

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

**Currently charting:** #2 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


### Wyrdspinner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wyrdspinner/id6768847040)

An AI-powered text adventure engine where you build a living world and live out your story. Choose from procedurally generated campaigns or create your own, with a narrator that responds to your every choice. Visualize scenes with AI-generated art and customize your reading experience with various themes.

**Highlights:** AI-powered text adventure engine, Build living worlds and stories, Procedurally generated campaigns, AI-generated scene visualization, Customizable themes and fonts, Adjustable difficulty and stakes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wyrdspinner Lite | $4.99 | per month |
| Wyrdspinner Standard | $7.99 | per month |
| Wyrdspinner Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Wyrdspinner Patron | $29.99 | per month |
| Wyrdspinner Lite (Annual) | $37.99 | per year |
| Wyrdspinner Standard (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Wyrdspinner Pro (Annual) | $97.99 | per year |
| Wyrdspinner Patron (Annual) | $229.99 | per year |
| Token Pack XL | $49.99 | one-time |
| Token Pack XXL | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bound free?

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

### Is Wyrdspinner free?

Wyrdspinner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Wyrdspinner is rated higher. Bound averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Wyrdspinner averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Bound or Wyrdspinner have ads?

Neither Bound nor Wyrdspinner shows ads.

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

Bound ships an update every 2 months, and Wyrdspinner every 2 months. Most recently, Bound was updated on October 29, 2026 and Wyrdspinner on October 23, 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.*