Comparison

Narrator vs Libri Audiobooks

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Libri Audiobooks

This app offers an offline e-reader with on-device text-to-speech capabilities, allowing you to listen to books and articles anywhere. It supports multiple languages and voices, efficient storage, and includes a free catalog of public-domain works.

Highlights
  • On-device neural voices
  • Instant listening
  • 45 languages, 150+ voices
  • Text & Web listening
  • Small, efficient voice packs
  • Full PDF & EPUB eReader
  • Sync across devices
Features
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Libri Audiobooks — eReader + Offline Text to Speech Libri Audiobooks is a full eReader with on-device neural voices, so you can read and listen anywhere on-demand: subways, commuting, flights, rural areas, school or areas with limited data or Wi-Fi. Change speed, switch languages on the fly, and keep storage free — one compact voice (~60 MB) powers all your books. No per-book audio downloads. Features you’ll love: • On-device neural voices — natural, private playback that stays on your device. • Instant listening — tap Play and start immediately with lightweight voice packs. • 45 languages · 150+ voices — switch voices and languages on the fly. • Text & Web listening — paste text or a URL to listen instantly; smarter article extraction preserves clean formatting, and you can save clips to your Library with a title. • Small voice packs (~60 MB) — efficient storage that scales across thousands of books. • Full eReader for PDF & EPUB — customize reading preferences, extended highlighting, search, bookmarks, and more. • Sync across devices — keep your library and settings in sync across iPhone and iPad. • Free Classics Catalog — add thousands of public-domain books right on your device. Why offline matters • Works without a connection (planes, subways, rural) • No need to download 300+ MB per audiobook — keep storage for your treasured photos • Saves data & storage: one voice pack is reused across thousands of books • Private by design: your text stays on your device *Title availability varies by region. Public-domain works only. Terms & Privacy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Narratorio Terms of Use: https://www.neuracoretech.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.neuracoretech.com/policy

Screenshots

Narrator4 screens
Libri Audiobooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

Narrator and Libri Audiobooks both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Libri Audiobooks's written reviews are positive against 74% of Narrator's. Libri Audiobooks also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Narrator's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 8). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Narrator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Libri Audiobooks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Narrator against 4.5 for Libri Audiobooks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narrator has 170 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Narrator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Libri Audiobooks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narrator ships an update every 5 weeks, Libri Audiobooks weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Narrator versus Libri Audiobooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarratorLibri Audiobooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (170 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings170 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola MylashkoNeuraCore Technologies

Customer experience

Narrator

All ratings170 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.5%

Libri Audiobooks

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

Libri Audiobooks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Narrator

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time3
  • Caffeine Boost tip$1.99
  • Taco Support tip$3.99
  • Burrito Gratitude tip$6.99
3 purchases

Libri Audiobooks

Subscriptions3
  • Online Voices Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Narratorio$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Narrator free?
Narrator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Libri Audiobooks free?
Libri Audiobooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Narrator or Libri Audiobooks?
Narrator is rated higher. Narrator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Libri Audiobooks averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Narrator or Libri Audiobooks have ads?
Neither Narrator nor Libri Audiobooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Narrator or Libri Audiobooks?
Narrator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Libri Audiobooks weekly. Most recently, Narrator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Libri Audiobooks on October 7, 2026.

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