# Build A Reader vs Readcord

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Build A Reader at none against Readcord's 24. Build A Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Readcord's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readcord sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Build A Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Build A Reader ships an update every 14 months, Readcord every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build A Reader | Readcord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readcord/id6445844147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 204 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tulsa City-County Library](https://appshunter.io/developer/456403254) | [Santol Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585770442) |

## What reviewers say

### Build A Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-a-reader/id1601749442)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Readcord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readcord/id6445844147)

Create personalized audio-visual children's books by uploading images and recording audio for each page. Build your own digital library or purchase books from the in-app store. Access your audiobook library across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Create custom audio-visual books, Record audio for each page, Upload images from device, In-app bookstore, Cross-device library access, Light and dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $4.99 | per month |
| Explorer | $6.99 | per month |
| Collector | $9.99 | per month |
| Librarian | $19.99 | per month |
| Starter | $49.99 | per year |
| Explorer | $69.99 | per year |
| Collector | $99.99 | per year |
| Librarian | $199.99 | per year |
| 50 Page Readcord Book - Blank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| 125 Page Readcord Book - Blank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 Page Readcord Book - Blank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Page Readcord Book - Blank | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 Page Readcord Book - Blank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $7.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $8.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $11.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $13.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $15.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $18.99 | one-time |
| Book Sale | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build A Reader free?

Build A Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Readcord free?

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

### Do Build A Reader or Readcord have ads?

Neither Build A Reader nor Readcord shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Build A Reader or Readcord?

Build A Reader ships an update every 14 months, and Readcord every 2 weeks. Most recently, Build A Reader was updated on October 1, 2026 and Readcord on October 7, 2026.

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