Comparison

Narrator vs Libri Read Aloud

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 to share. Supports a wide range of document types for your convenience.

Highlights
  • Listen to ePub, PDF, and text files
  • Convert books to .m4a audio files
  • Choose from multiple languages and voices
  • Background playback support
  • Share created audiobooks
  • Supports offline 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 Read Aloud

This app offers a comprehensive e-reader experience with on-device text-to-speech capabilities. Enjoy natural-sounding voices in multiple languages, offline playback, and the ability to listen to pasted text or web articles. It also includes a full e-reader for PDFs and EPUBs, with syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • On-device neural voices
  • Instant offline listening
  • 45 languages, 150+ voices
  • Text and web article listening
  • Full PDF & EPUB eReader
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Free classics catalog
Features
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Libri Read Aloud — eReader + Offline Text to Speech Libri Read Aloud 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/ Libri Read Aloud Terms of Use: https://www.neuracoretech.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.neuracoretech.com/policy

Screenshots

Narrator4 screens
Libri Read Aloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

Narrator and Libri Read Aloud both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Libri Read Aloud's written reviews are positive against 74% of Narrator's. Libri Read Aloud also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Narrator's advantage is ratings volume (171 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Libri Read Aloud 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 Read Aloud. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narrator has 171 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 Read Aloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narrator ships an update monthly, Libri Read Aloud weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Narrator versus Libri Read Aloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarratorLibri Read Aloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (171 ratings) — better4.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB75 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 Read Aloud

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 Read Aloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 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
3 purchases

Libri Read Aloud

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 Read Aloud free?
Libri Read Aloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Narrator or Libri Read Aloud?
Narrator is rated higher. Narrator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Libri Read Aloud averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Narrator or Libri Read Aloud have ads?
Neither Narrator nor Libri Read Aloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Narrator or Libri Read Aloud?
Narrator ships an update monthly, and Libri Read Aloud weekly. Most recently, Narrator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Libri Read Aloud on November 8, 2026.

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