Book Reader For PDF vs Total Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Book Reader For PDF
Easily import and read PDF documents from iCloud or AirDrop. This app offers simple navigation with tap-to-scroll and press-and-hold to flip pages, providing a straightforward reading experience.
- Import PDF from iCloud
- Import PDF with AirDrop
- Tap to scroll
- Press and hold to flip pages
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・ Import PDF from iCloud ・ Import PDF with AirDrop ・ Tap to scroll wisely ・ Press and hold to flip the book
Total Reader
This app converts text files into natural-sounding speech, allowing users to listen to documents while following along with highlighted text. It supports a wide range of file formats and over 30 languages, with easy import options from cloud storage and computers.
- Reads documents aloud
- Converts text to natural voice
- Highlights spoken words
- Supports PDF, Word, PowerPoint, RTF
- Imports from cloud storage
- Supports over 30 languages
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Transform the way you consume text with Total Reader, your ultimate AI text to speech voice reader. Whether you want to listen to a work presentation hands-free, study complex documents, or enjoy your favorite EPUB on the go, our advanced speech synthesis engine converts written words into fluent, natural-sounding audio. Why choose Total Reader? Our advanced context-aware reader intelligently processes dates, numbers, and abbreviations, delivering a flawless, human-like narration experience that outperforms standard read-aloud tools. KEY FEATURES: • Advanced Speech Synthesis: Experience premium, expressive text-to-speech engines across 30+ languages for a smooth, fatigue-free listening experience. • Versatile Document Support: Import and read aloud PDFs, MS Word (.doc & .docx), Powerpoint presentations, RTF, and plain text files seamlessly. • Instant Web Reading: Save time by listening to articles, essays, and news directly from the web instead of straining your eyes. • Smart Document Scanner: Instantly digitize physical printed books, notes, or documents using the built-in OCR scanner to read them aloud. • Visual Reading Follow-Along: Boost your comprehension and focus with synchronized word-by-word visual highlighting as the audio plays. • Seamless Cloud Import: Easily fetch files directly from Apple Mail, Dropbox, Google Drive, or transfer them straight from your Mac or PC. • Custom Reading Environment: Personalize your app experience with beautiful, customizable themes optimized for both daytime and night reading. MULTILINGUAL SUPPORT: Total Reader reads documents flawlessly in over 30 languages and regional accents, including English (US, UK, Irish, Australian), Spanish (including Mexican), Portuguese (including Brazilian), Russian, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more. Streamline your daily routine and maximize your productivity. Download Total Reader today to experience the future of spoken audio content! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Total Reader at 3.8 against Book Reader For PDF's 2.6. Total Reader also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 5). Book Reader For PDF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Total Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Book Reader For PDF asks for nothing beyond the download.
Total Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total Reader has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Book Reader For PDF's written reviews are positive against 13% of Total Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Book Reader For PDF ships an update monthly, Total Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Book Reader For PDF | Total Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 3.8 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | yuuichi tajima | Storch |
Customer experience
Book Reader For PDF
Total Reader
In-app purchases
Book Reader For PDF
No in-app purchases
Total Reader
- Premium Account for 1 month.$2.991 Month
- Premium Account for 1 year.$19.991 Year
- Total Reader Premium Lifetime.$39.99
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