# Audiobooks Plus vs Staread

The clearest difference is rating: Audiobooks Plus at 4.6 against Staread's 2.7. Audiobooks Plus also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 41%) and ads (none vs shown). Staread's advantage is chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audiobooks Plus sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Staread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audiobooks Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audiobooks Plus has 713 ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Audiobooks Plus's written reviews are positive against 41% of Staread's.

Audiobooks Plus ships an update every 9 days, Staread fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audiobooks Plus | Staread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (713 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks-plus/id1581750997/reviews)** | [2.7 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staread/id6758330296/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **713** | 110 |
| Positive reviews | **81.2% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 140 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Inkitt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033598730) | [JIN FAN TECHNOLOGY CO.LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872316191) |

## What reviewers say

### Audiobooks Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks-plus/id1581750997)

Listen to a vast library of original audiobook stories across various genres, including romance, fantasy, and crime. Enjoy fresh content weekly, personalized features like offline listening, and discover emerging authors.

**Highlights:** Original audiobook stories, Weekly fresh content, Multiple genres (romance, fantasy, crime), Offline listening, Dark mode, Personalization options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bigger Package | $15.99 | one-time |
| Points pack - biggest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Package | $29.99 | one-time |


### Staread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staread/id6758330296)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover an extensive library of stories across popular genres like Billionaire, Werewolf, and LGBTQ+. Enjoy an immersive reading experience with customizable display options and support for authors worldwide. Upgrade for unlimited access and an ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Vast library of diverse genres, Customizable reading experience, Author support and publishing platform, Premium subscription for unlimited access, Weekly new book additions

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pack | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP10 | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly VIP | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audiobooks Plus free?

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

### Is Staread free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audiobooks Plus or Staread?

Audiobooks Plus is rated higher. Audiobooks Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 713 ratings, while Staread averages 2.7 from 110 ratings.

### Do Audiobooks Plus or Staread have ads?

Staread shows ads; Audiobooks Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Audiobooks Plus or Staread?

Audiobooks Plus ships an update every 9 days, and Staread fortnightly. Most recently, Audiobooks Plus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Staread on October 22, 2026.

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