Comparison

Narrator vs Plotika

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

Plotika

Features
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Plotika – Your Gateway to Interactive Storytelling Unleash your imagination and dive into a world where every choice matters. Plotika combines interactive narratives with AI assistance, letting you create and experience stories that adapt to your decisions. Key Features • Create interactive stories with AI help • Branching paths & multiple endings • Explore genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Romance, and more • Track progress and revisit alternate storylines • Material Design 3 UI, light/dark/system themes, adjustable font sizes • Bookmarks, history, achievements, and easy sharing Perfect for • Writers crafting choice-driven narratives • Readers who want control over the story • Educators designing engaging, interactive content Plotika Premium Unlock unlimited creations and explore every path without limits. Subscription Terms – Plotika Premium (Auto-Renewing) • Title: Plotika Premium • Length: 1 month • Pricing: Shown in-app and varies by region • Billing & Renewal: Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage: You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings › App Store › Subscriptions after purchase. • Trials: Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.plotika.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Narrator4 screens
Plotika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Narrator at none against Plotika's shown. Plotika's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Narrator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Plotika sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narrator ships an update every 5 weeks, Plotika every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Narrator versus Plotika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarratorPlotika
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (168 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings168 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB68 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMykola MylashkoNikhil Biju

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)

Plotika

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
1 purchases

Plotika

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Plotika Premium$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Narrator free?
Narrator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plotika free?
Plotika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Narrator or Plotika have ads?
Plotika shows ads; Narrator does not.
Which is updated more often, Narrator or Plotika?
Narrator ships an update every 5 weeks, and Plotika every 4 days. Most recently, Narrator was updated on October 14, 2026 and Plotika on September 29, 2026.

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