Comparison

Web Listener vs ReadApp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Web Listener

Transform web articles into audio content for listening on the go. Add articles via URL or RSS feeds, and enjoy customizable playback with iCloud syncing across devices. Unlock unlimited listening with subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Listen to web articles
  • Add articles via URL
  • Follow RSS feeds
  • Customizable audio settings
  • iCloud syncing
  • Cross-device playback
Features
Read full description

Do you wish more of your favorite writers create their content in audio format? Do you spend a lot of time listening to audiobooks and podcasts? Then, Web Listener is the app for you! Listen to web articles while you exercise, commute or relax! Follow the RSS feeds of your favorite websites! The basic version supports a listening list of up to 3 articles and allows you to follow 2 RSS feeds. For an unlimited experience, buy one of the available subscriptions. There are several ways to add content to your listening list: You can add an article directly by its web address (URL). Just paste the URL in the web address edit field and press return. You can share the article from Safari or other apps. Just press the share button and select Web Listener. You can select articles from RSS feeds you follow. Once you build your list, you can play by pressing the play button on one of the articles or directly in the Currently Playing tab. The currently playing tab allows you to control the playback experience using the controls you are used to from any media player. While playing an article, you can customize the audio settings such as the voice, speed, and pitch. You can share the current article with your friends through the share feature. Web Listener utilizes iCloud to sync your articles and subscribed feeds across all your devices. So you can always have access to your content. You can start listening to an article on one device and pause and resume on a different device.

About

ReadApp

This app converts webpage text into spoken audio, supporting over 20 languages. It allows for adjustable voice speed and Airplay compatibility, making web content accessible on various sites.

Highlights
  • Webpage text to audio conversion
  • Supports 20+ languages
  • Works on various websites
  • Adjustable voice speed
  • Airplay support
Features
Read full description

Read aloud webpage article with ReadApp. - Converts webpage text to audio with one click - Supports 20+ languages - Works on a variety of websites - Supports voice speed change & Airplay ----- ReadApp Pro is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Auto-renew may be turned off after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.zhihuke.com/readapp/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.zhihuke.com/readapp/privacy.html

Screenshots

Web Listener4 screens
ReadApp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Web Listener at 5.0 against ReadApp's 2.3. Web Listener also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 35 months) and device support (4 vs 2). ReadApp's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Web Listener sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ReadApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Web Listener holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Web Listener ships an update every 2 months, ReadApp every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Web Listener versus ReadApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeb ListenerReadApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 35 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZillion Digits LLC杏娣 吴

Customer experience

Web Listener

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ReadApp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Web Listener

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Family Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Family Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

ReadApp

Subscriptions2
  • ReadApp Pro$1.491 Month
  • ReadApp Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Web Listener free?
Web Listener is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadApp free?
ReadApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Web Listener or ReadApp?
Web Listener is rated higher. Web Listener averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ReadApp averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Web Listener or ReadApp have ads?
Neither Web Listener nor ReadApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Web Listener or ReadApp?
Web Listener ships an update every 2 months, and ReadApp every 35 months. Most recently, Web Listener was updated on October 3, 2026 and ReadApp on October 4, 2026.

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