CloudBeats vs DeerReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CloudBeats
Stream audiobooks, podcasts, and lectures directly from your cloud storage. Save device space by avoiding local downloads and sync your progress across devices. Enjoy flexible playback controls and offline listening.
- Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.)
- Offline playback
- Cross-device synchronization
- Adjustable playback speed
- Bookmarks and notes
- Sleep timer
- CarPlay and Siri support
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Listen to your audiobooks, podcasts, lectures and other audio files anywhere directly from Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive and more. Save space on your device as you no longer need to keep large audio files on your iPhone and sync with iTunes. SUPPORTED CLOUDS ・ Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, Box, pCloud, Mediafire ・ My Cloud Home devices by Western Digital ・ personal clouds that support webDAV, including ownCloud and Network-Attached Servers (NAS) by Synology, QNAP, WD and others FEATURES ・ play audiobooks and podcasts files in mp3, m4b and wav formats ・ remember last played position for each file ・ mark tracks as finished or unfinished ・ download folders, files or playlists onto device for playback in offline mode without internet ・ connect to shared cloud folders ・ create multi-cloud playlists and synchronize them between multiple devices ・ import m3u playlists ・ access library by Authors, Titles and Genres ・ optional service for Synchronization & Backup to keep your listening progress, playlists, My Library database in sync between multiple devices. ・ Carplay support ・ Siri and Shortcuts support PLAYER ・ flexible narration speed control in the 0.5x-3x range ・ configurable seek buttons in the 3-60 seconds range ・ multiple bookmarks per file with text notes ・ resumes playing where you left off ・ sleep timer (can be reset when device moves) ・ embedded lyrics display ・ plays via Airplay and Bluetooth Synchronization & Backup is an optional service to keep your playlists, My Library database and audiobooks listening progress in sync between multiple devices. It can also be used to backup and restore your music data. CloudBeats account is required for this service. We offer 1-year auto-renewing subscription for $4.99 per year. The price may vary from country to country. If you choose to purchase Synchronization & Backup, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. You will be charged the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to the user’s Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Cloudbeats privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.cloudbeatsapp.com/privacy-policy/ * Please note that the app cannot play drm protected files purchased on iTunes Store.
DeerReader
Organize and listen to your digital audiobooks with a beautiful, intelligent player. Features adaptive UI, fast search, and automatic sorting into collections using AI. Enjoy a seamless listening experience with home screen widget access.
- Adaptive player UI matching audiobook cover
- Fast, unified search for books and authors
- Home screen widget for instant access
- AI-powered automatic organization into collections
- Intuitive playback controls
- Support for large digital libraries
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Your audiobooks, beautifully organized. DeerReader is a sleek, intelligent audiobook player designed for serious listeners and collectors. Whether you have a few favorites or a sprawling digital library, DeerReader gives you the tools to make listening effortless and beautiful. -- Seamless Listening Experience -- DeerReader adapts to you. The player UI matches your audiobook cover, so every session feels immersive and cohesive. Play, pause, and skip with intuitive controls designed for long sessions. -- Instant Search, Instant Listening -- Find the right book, author, or collection in seconds. Our fast, unified search makes browsing huge libraries feel light and responsive. -- Home Screen Widget -- Stay in the story, right from your home screen. Instantly jump back into your audiobook with our widget and see your recent listens at a glance. -- Let Apple Intelligence Do the Sorting -- DeerReader can use Apple Intelligence to automatically organize your audiobooks into themed collections and series, complete with matching artwork and clean labels (perfect for large libraries). ----- Why DeerReader? - Designed with audiobook lovers in mind - Gorgeous, adaptive design - Home screen widget access - Full collection support - Lightning-fast search - Intelligent auto-sorting Whether you’re replaying a classic or diving into something new, DeerReader makes every listen smoother, smarter, and more beautiful. 100% Private DeerReader never collects or transmits your data. Everything stays on your device, always. A subscription removes the hourly support message. Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.deerreader.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Please reach out for support at: cloverfield.tech.llc@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeerReader at 100% against CloudBeats's 58%. DeerReader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (paid vs subscription). CloudBeats's advantage is ratings volume (236 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CloudBeats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year and DeerReader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DeerReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CloudBeats has 236 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of CloudBeats's written reviews are positive against 100% of DeerReader's.
CloudBeats ships an update monthly, DeerReader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CloudBeats | DeerReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (236 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 236 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Burda | Cloverfield Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
CloudBeats
DeerReader
Bugs and requests
CloudBeats
Reported bugs
5 issues- Playback randomly stops or skips tracks
- Syncing issues with cloud storage providers
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between books
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
- Difficulty deleting or removing audiobooks
Requested features
5 requests- Add chapter support for audiobooks
- Improve cloud service integration and reliability
- Implement a dark mode option
- Add more customization options for playback controls
- Enhance metadata display and organization
DeerReader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CloudBeats
- Synchronize between Devices$8.991 Year
- CloudBeats Premium$9.99
DeerReader
- Yearly Support Subscription$9.991 Year









