Comparison

Narrator vs AuBook

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

AuBook

This app serves as a comprehensive audiobook library, allowing users to import their own audio files, access free classic titles, and convert articles into natural-sounding audio. It offers offline listening, chapter navigation, adjustable playback speed, and a sleep timer.

Highlights
  • Import own audiobook files
  • Access free classic audiobooks
  • Convert articles to audio with AI
  • Offline listening
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Sleep timer
  • Podcast support
Features
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Aubook is your personal audiobook library. Import your own audiobook files, download free classic titles, or turn articles into audio with natural AI voices — all in one clean, powerful app. Now with basic Podcast Support! Whether you’re listening on your commute, walking the dog, working out, or relaxing at night, Aubook gives you a beautiful, flexible way to enjoy books and long-form content. A Complete Audiobook Player — Free to Use: Aubook is a full-featured audiobook player for your own files. There’s no subscription and no limits — simply import your audiobooks and start listening. Features include: • Support for MP3, M4A, M4B, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG • Chapter navigation and multi-file book grouping • Adjustable playback speed (0.5× to 2.5×) • Sleep timer with gentle fade-out • Bookmarks and progress tracking • Offline listening • Clean, easy-to-use library view • Podcast support! More features to follow If you already have audiobooks, Aubook makes them feel right at home. Free Classic Audiobooks Included Discover thousands of public-domain audiobooks from LibriVox — completely free. Download and listen instantly, no account required. Perfect if you’re new to audiobooks or just want something to try out immediately. Import Your Audiobooks Your Way Aubook makes it easy to bring your own collection: • Dropbox integration — browse and download your files directly • Files app / Finder import — drag in audiobooks from your Mac or local storage • Local web upload — open the upload address on your Wi-Fi network and drop files in from any computer Your audiobooks stay organised and fully playable offline. Turn Articles Into Audio With AI Found an article you don’t have time to read? Aubook converts webpages and text into clear, natural-sounding audio using AI text-to-speech. Perfect for: • News articles • Blog posts • Documentation • Saved links • Long-form reading you want to “listen to” instead Safari extension included: send an article to Aubook directly from your browser. Converted audio saves to your library for offline listening. Natural AI Voices Choose from a selection of high-quality voices in multiple accents. Audio is processed using modern neural text-to-speech for smooth, natural delivery. Simple, Fair Pricing Aubook’s audiobook player is completely free. Credits are only used when converting text or URLs into audio. • No subscription • No recurring payments • Credits never expire • Buy only what you need This keeps listening affordable while letting you choose how much text-to-speech you use. Designed for iOS Aubook is built with modern iOS features: • Lock screen and Control Centre playback • Background audio support • Dark mode • Fast, fluid SwiftUI interface A clean, focused experience — built for listeners. Your Audiobooks, Your Way Aubook brings together your audiobook files, free classics, and AI-powered article-to-audio conversion into one beautifully simple app. Listen the way you want — anywhere, anytime.

Screenshots

Narrator4 screens
AuBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AuBook at 5.0 against Narrator's 4.5. AuBook also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Narrator's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 AuBook sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AuBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Narrator has 170 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Narrator ships an update every 5 weeks, AuBook every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Narrator versus AuBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarratorAuBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (170 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMykola Mylashkosilas slack

Customer experience

Narrator

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

AuBook

All ratings1 ratings
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)

AuBook

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

AuBook

One-time3
  • 100 Credits$4.99
  • 200 Credits$9.99
  • 500 Credits$24.99

Questions

Is Narrator free?
Narrator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AuBook free?
AuBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Narrator or AuBook?
AuBook is rated higher. Narrator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while AuBook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Narrator or AuBook have ads?
Neither Narrator nor AuBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Narrator or AuBook?
Narrator ships an update every 5 weeks, and AuBook every 8 days. Most recently, Narrator was updated on October 30, 2026 and AuBook on October 30, 2026.

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