Web Listener vs ReadApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Listen to web articles
- Add articles via URL
- Follow RSS feeds
- Customizable audio settings
- iCloud syncing
- Cross-device playback
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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.
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.
- Webpage text to audio conversion
- Supports 20+ languages
- Works on various websites
- Adjustable voice speed
- Airplay support
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Web Listener | ReadApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zillion Digits LLC | 杏娣 吴 |
Customer experience
Web Listener
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In-app purchases
Web Listener
- 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
ReadApp
- ReadApp Pro$1.491 Month
- ReadApp Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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