# Soundbooth App vs Takebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Takebook at 100% against Soundbooth App's 32%. Takebook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). Soundbooth App's advantage is ratings volume (207 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Soundbooth App sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and Takebook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Takebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundbooth App has 207 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Soundbooth App's written reviews are positive against 100% of Takebook's.

Soundbooth App ships an update monthly, Takebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Soundbooth App | Takebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbooth-app/id1535077102/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takebook/id6748855413/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 32.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soundbooth Theater LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533710412) | [Raymond Traylor, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818884095) |

## What reviewers say

### Soundbooth App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundbooth-app/id1535077102)

Discover and purchase audiobooks without subscriptions or credits. Enjoy full series, short stories, and exclusive content with a seamless listening experience. Access select free titles without an account.

**Highlights:** Purchase audiobooks individually, Discover full series and short stories, Exclusive bonus content, Thoughtfully designed listening experience, Access select free productions, Support creators directly

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Mural | Free | one-time |
| Audio Production | $0.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $1.99 | one-time |
| Milk | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Shrill | $2.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $2.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $3.49 | one-time |
| Amplification | $3.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Hinterlands | $4.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $4.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $7.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $10.49 | one-time |
| Prison of Plastic, Episode 1 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $11.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $12.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $13.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $17.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production | $20.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production: $26.99 | $26.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production for $27.99 | $27.99 | one-time |
| Audio Production: $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive audio experience
- 🎨 High-quality production
- 🎙️ Excellent narration and voice acting
- 💰 Ability to purchase individual episodes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🤯 Buggy playback and loss of progress
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive navigation
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
- 🔍 Lack of search and sorting functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App forgets purchased content and login information
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between chapters
- Playback issues like random pauses and skipping
- Inability to rewind or fast-forward within chapters

**Requested features**

- Add support for CarPlay and background playback
- Improve syncing of progress across devices
- Implement a more user-friendly library management system
- Provide an option to purchase full audiobook series


### Takebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takebook/id6748855413)

This app allows users to vote on predictions and track their accuracy over time in areas like tech, business, and culture. It helps users understand their judgment under uncertainty and compare their insights with others who consistently make accurate early calls.

**Highlights:** Vote on high-signal takes, Track personal accuracy over time, Compare judgment to others, Follow insightful early predictors, Revisit predictions after outcomes

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Takebook Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Takebook Plus Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Takebook Pro Monthly | $30.00 | per month |
| Takebook Plus Annual | $100.00 | per year |
| Takebook Pro Annual | $300.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Soundbooth App free?

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

### Is Takebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Soundbooth App or Takebook?

Takebook is rated higher. Soundbooth App averages 3.1 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Takebook averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Soundbooth App or Takebook have ads?

Soundbooth App shows ads; Takebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Soundbooth App or Takebook?

Soundbooth App ships an update monthly, and Takebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Soundbooth App was updated on October 27, 2026 and Takebook on October 12, 2026.

---

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