Narrator vs ActiveBook Preview
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ActiveBook Preview
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Narrator | ActiveBook Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (170 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 170 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mykola Mylashko | Linus 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
Narrator
- 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
ActiveBook Preview
No in-app purchases
Questions
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