# CloudBeats vs DeerReader

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | CloudBeats | DeerReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-audio-book-player/id1086480492/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deerreader-audiobook-player/id6748619971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 39 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Burda](https://appshunter.io/developer/426901819) | [Cloverfield Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744210662) |

## What reviewers say

### CloudBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-audio-book-player/id1086480492)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synchronize between Devices | $8.99 | per year |
| CloudBeats Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent for streaming audiobooks from cloud storage
- 🔍 Supports multiple cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- 📚 Great for organizing and managing audiobook collections
- ⏪⏩ Useful playback controls (speed, rewind, etc.)
- 🔖 Bookmark support for resuming playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy behavior (crashes, freezes, playback issues)
- 🔀 Inconsistent navigation and track management
- 🚫 Lack of chapter support for audiobooks
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud service integration and security
- 💰 Premium features behind a paywall

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deerreader-audiobook-player/id6748619971)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Support Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CloudBeats free?

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

### Is DeerReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CloudBeats or DeerReader?

DeerReader is rated higher. CloudBeats averages 4.5 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while DeerReader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CloudBeats or DeerReader have ads?

Neither CloudBeats nor DeerReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CloudBeats or DeerReader?

CloudBeats ships an update monthly, and DeerReader every 2 months. Most recently, CloudBeats was updated on September 21, 2026 and DeerReader on September 7, 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.*