Comparison

Narrator vs ActiveBook Preview

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

ActiveBook Preview

Features
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ActiveBook Preview is the companion reader for the ActiveBook learning platform. Sign in to open your library, read interactive books with annotations and embedded activities, and pick up where you left off across devices.

Screenshots

Narrator4 screens
ActiveBook Preview3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ActiveBook Preview at none against Narrator's 4. ActiveBook Preview also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ActiveBook Preview asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Narrator versus ActiveBook Preview: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarratorActiveBook Preview
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (170 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings170 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola MylashkoLinus Learning

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)

ActiveBook Preview

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
None

ActiveBook Preview

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Narrator free?
Narrator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ActiveBook Preview free?
ActiveBook Preview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Narrator or ActiveBook Preview have ads?
Neither Narrator nor ActiveBook Preview shows ads.

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