Narrator vs ListenPDF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Narrator
Transform your e-books and documents into natural-sounding audiobooks. Listen hands-free while on the go or convert files into compact audio formats. Supports multiple languages, voices, and document types.
- Listen to ePub, PDF, and text files
- Convert documents to audio files
- Multiple languages and voices
- Supports ePub, txt, rtf, docx, pdf
- Share created audiobooks
- Hands-free listening
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Narrator can read ePub books, PDF and text files with natural sounding voices. Upload your e-books and listen while walking, driving or just when you want your eyes to rest. Alternatively, you can convert your e-book to a compact audio file in a few minutes. Feature list: - Listen to books and text files - Choose between many languages and voices - Supported formats: ePub, txt, rtf, docx, pdf - Convert e-book to .m4a audio file - Share created audiobooks with friends & colleagues Value your time: Listen to books while walking to save your time or make walk more enjoyable. Listen while reading for better memorization. Notes: Narrator includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-05-31-17
ListenPDF
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ListenPDF – Experience reading through your ears! ListenPDF is an innovative app that transforms your PDF files into audio, letting you enjoy books and documents hands-free. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or multitasking, ListenPDF enables you to absorb information effortlessly without needing to fix your eyes on a screen. With advanced AI-powered voice technology, ListenPDF provides natural and easy-to-understand narration. And now, our enhanced AI capability goes beyond – it analyzes the content of your PDFs to generate contextually accurate scripts and concise summaries, offering a tailor-made listening experience. The intuitive interface makes it simple to upload PDF files and turn them into audio seamlessly. You can also visually browse through book covers or the first page of your PDFs for better organization. Key Features • AI-Powered Script Creation: Generate custom scripts based on your PDF’s content, summarized or full-length. • Easy to Use: Upload a PDF file, and it starts reading aloud instantly. • Multi-Language Support: Supports Japanese, English, and other major languages. • Customizable: Adjust reading speed and voice type to suit your preferences. • Visual Assistance: View book covers or the first page of your PDFs at a glance. • Offline Access: Download audio files for offline listening. Recommended For • Busy individuals who don’t have time to sit and read. • Those who want to efficiently absorb information while commuting or exercising. • Anyone looking for a smarter alternative to traditional reading, powered by AI. Download ListenPDF today and transform the way you read and learn – now with AI assistance for an even richer experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ListenPDF at every 2 days against Narrator's every 5 weeks. ListenPDF also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Narrator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ListenPDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Narrator ships an update every 5 weeks, ListenPDF every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Narrator | ListenPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (170 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 170 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mykola Mylashko | Infinity Inc. (Apps) |
Bugs and requests
Narrator
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when creating new audiobooks
- App stops working/crashes frequently
- Background play pauses after phone turns off (iOS 17)
- App only plays if screen is on (potential glitch)
Requested features
6 requests- Add emotion settings for voices
- More speed options beyond 2x
- Ability to scan pages to create audiobooks
- Option to skip predefined text parts (e.g., citations)
- Ability to create folders for files
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- Different file views (currently only list form)
ListenPDF
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Narrator
- Premium (1 month)$4.991 Month
- Plus (1 Month)$4.991 Month
- Plus (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- Premium (1 Year)$29.991 Year
- Caffeine Boost tip$1.99
- Taco Support tip$3.99
- Burrito Gratitude tip$6.99
ListenPDF
- Remove ads$4.99








