Comparison

Akati vs Reader Audiobooks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Akati

Features
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Say goodbye to monotony! Dive into a world of captivating storytelling with our ebook novel app! Immerse yourself in gripping narratives, vibrant characters, and rich worlds crafted by talented authors. Whether you're a fan of African fiction, Biography, mystery, romance, fantasy, or science fiction, there's a tale for every taste. Enjoy the convenience of carrying an entire library in your pocket, with seamless navigation and customizable reading experiences. Explore new adventures, escape reality, and unleash your imagination with Akati. Language: There are books available in three languages: French, English and German Download now and embark on an unforgettable literary journey

About

Reader Audiobooks

Features
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Reader brings your personal audiobooks and podcasts into one player. Create separate audiobook libraries for each source and manage only the folders you chooseβ€”Reader does not scan an entire device or cloud drive. Key features: - Enjoy adaptive iPhone and iPad layouts, including split views and a spacious wide-screen player on iPad - Build libraries from local folders, Google Drive, or iCloud Drive - Scan only a selected folder and its subfolders - Recognize M4B, M4A, and MP3 files and group multi-track audiobooks - Display book covers with less repeated loading and network use - Play local files directly and stream supported remote sources - Remember listening position and sync progress when supported by a connected network media library - Continue playback in the background and use lock-screen or headset controls - Rescan, update, or remove each library independently - Discover recommended podcasts without a Reader account, search Apple Podcasts by keyword, or paste a public RSS/Atom address - Preview and play a podcast before following it; remember listening progress on this device - Return to recently played podcast episodes from Listening History - Listen within a show from oldest to newest or newest to oldest, with continuous playback and progress restored after reopening the app - Permanently unlock unlimited audiobook libraries and books, plus compatible network media libraries and read-only WebDAV connections Google Drive access is read-only. Remove a connected library from Reader without deleting the original audio files. Podcast discovery, search, following, and listening are free and separate from audiobook library limits. Podcast feeds, artwork, and audio come from their publishers and delivery services; Reader does not host or sell those programmes and does not provide podcast downloads. Apple search filters out shows marked explicit by default. You can change this setting, and Reader remembers your choice. This filter applies only to Apple search results; it does not restrict recommendations, direct RSS or followed shows, verify age, or guarantee content is suitable for younger listeners. For audiobooks, the free version supports local folders, Google Drive, and iCloud Drive, with one library containing up to 10 books in total. A one-time Permanent Unlock removes those library and book limits and enables compatible network media libraries and WebDAV. It is not a subscription and does not purchase podcast content. Purchases and purchase restoration are handled through the Apple App Store.

Screenshots

Akati4 screens
Reader Audiobooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reader Audiobooks at weekly against Akati's every 3 weeks. Akati's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Akati sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Reader Audiobooks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Akati ships an update every 3 weeks, Reader Audiobooks weekly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Akati versus Reader Audiobooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAkatiReader Audiobooks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB29 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperKevine ManongεΎ·δΉ¦ ζž—

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Akati

One-time7
  • Purchase 500 Coins.$0.49
  • Purchase 1000 Coins.$0.99
  • 1 week VIP$1.99
Show 4 more
  • 2 week VIP$2.99
  • Purchase 3000 Coins.$3.99
  • 1 Month VIP$3.99
  • Purchase 100 Coins.$6.99
1 purchases

Reader Audiobooks

One-time1
  • Reader Permanent Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is Akati free?
Akati is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reader Audiobooks free?
Reader Audiobooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Akati or Reader Audiobooks have ads?
Neither Akati nor Reader Audiobooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Akati or Reader Audiobooks?
Akati ships an update every 3 weeks, and Reader Audiobooks weekly. Most recently, Akati was updated on October 7, 2026 and Reader Audiobooks on October 7, 2026.

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