# Абук vs Readroom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Readroom at 100% against Абук's 62%. Readroom also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Абук's advantage is ratings volume (566 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Абук sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Readroom sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readroom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Абук has 566 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Абук's written reviews are positive against 100% of Readroom's.

Абук ships an update every 6 weeks, Readroom every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Абук | Readroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1438736819/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readroom/id6796286344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **566** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Danylo Tryndiuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438736818) | [Ostap Radelytskyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796286346) |

## What reviewers say

### Абук

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1438736819)

Explore a vast library of Ukrainian audiobooks, e-books, and podcasts. Enjoy exclusive content, classic literature, and modern bestsellers with customizable reading and listening options. Download for offline access and share the joy of reading with friends.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of audiobooks and e-books, Popular podcasts included, Offline listening and reading, Customizable playback speed and text settings, CarPlay integration, Gift audiobooks and e-books

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABUK+ Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Аudіo and e-books | $2.49 | one-time |
| Audiо аnd e-books | $3.49 | one-time |
| Audio аnd е-books | $4.99 | one-time |
| Audio аnd е-bоoks | $5.99 | one-time |
| Audio and e-books (6,49) | $6.49 | one-time |
| Audіо аnd e-books | $6.99 | one-time |
| Аudіo аnd е-books | $7.99 | one-time |
| Audio and e-books (8,69) | $8.69 | one-time |
| Аudіо аnd е-bооks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 🚀 Great selection of books
- 💎 High-quality audio narration
- 🇺🇦 Provides Ukrainian content
- 🎨 Appealing user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⚠️ Syncing and progress issues
- 💰 Expensive pricing
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔇 Audio playback problems

**Reported bugs**

- Books not loading properly
- Account login issues
- Playback getting stuck or resetting
- Inconsistent app behavior after updates
- Purchases not syncing correctly

**Requested features**

- Add note-taking and highlighting features
- Improve cross-device synchronization
- Introduce more genres and newer releases
- Provide an Apple Watch app
- Add sorting and filtering options


### Readroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readroom/id6796286344)

Track your reading progress with a session timer and calendar. Discover new books through curated shelves and join clubs to discuss literature with others. Enjoy a private reading space without ads or trackers.

**Highlights:** Reading session timer with lock screen widget, Reading calendar with book covers, Personalized reading statistics, Curated book shelves from creators, Book club discussions and events, Manual book entry for personal libraries

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Readroom+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Readroom+ Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Абук free?

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

### Is Readroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Абук or Readroom?

Readroom is rated higher. Абук averages 4.8 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while Readroom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Абук or Readroom have ads?

Абук shows ads; Readroom does not.

### Which is updated more often, Абук or Readroom?

Абук ships an update every 6 weeks, and Readroom every 2 weeks. Most recently, Абук was updated on November 6, 2026 and Readroom on November 6, 2026.

---

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