MashedBrain vs UniBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MashedBrain
Access unlimited audio and text summaries of non-fiction books. Gain the benefits of reading without the time commitment. Founded in 2023, this service helps you absorb key information quickly.
- Unlimited book summaries
- Audio summaries available
- Text summaries available
- Focus on non-fiction
- Quick information absorption
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MashedBrain is a book-summarizing subscription service based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 2023, MashedBrain offers unlimited audio & text summaries of books so you don't have to read it all, yet, still receive the full benefits of a non-fiction book.
UniBook
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Tired of subscriptions? UniBook is a one-time-purchase reader for the EPUB, PDF, M4B, and MP3 files you own. Read and listen offline, keep your library organized, and pick up exactly where you left off. — WHY READERS CHOOSE UNIBOOK — PAY ONCE, READ FOR LIFE A single in-app purchase unlocks the full reader. No monthly plan and no automatic renewal. YOUR LIBRARY STAYS YOURS Import compatible DRM-free files through Files, iCloud Drive, or the Share extension. Your imported books remain on your device, UniBook does not upload your library, and no account is required. — FEATURES — EPUB READER • Adjustable text size and reading themes • Light, sepia, and dark reading themes • Save highlights and quotes • Share quotes as polished images • Resume from your saved position • See reading progress in the reader and your library PDF READER • Native PDF viewing • Page and progress tracking • Saved position for reliable resume • Progress visible alongside your other books AUDIOBOOK PLAYER • M4B and MP3 audiobooks • Single-file and multi-file books • Playback speed from 0.5x to 2x • Sleep timer • Background playback and lock-screen controls • Resume from your last position • Chapter navigation LIBRARY MANAGEMENT • Custom shelves and favorites • Dedicated Reading and Finished shelves • Active books stay easy to reach; completed books move to the end • Import several compatible files from Files • Add books and audiobooks from other apps with the Share extension • Share or remove your own files at any time READING STATISTICS • Daily reading and listening time • Reading streaks and daily goals • Yearly activity graph • Year in Review SIRI • Resume your last audiobook with the “Play Last Audiobook” shortcut Supported formats: EPUB, PDF, M4B, MP3 UniBook is built for readers who manage their own digital library and want a focused, private reading experience without a recurring subscription. Note: UniBook is a reader app. It does not sell, distribute, or provide book content. You are responsible for ensuring that you have the right to use every file you import. DRM-protected files are not supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MashedBrain at none against UniBook's 1. MashedBrain also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). UniBook's advantage is device support. On price 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. UniBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MashedBrain asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MashedBrain | UniBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Khalid Farhan | Denis Tronin |
In-app purchases
MashedBrain
No in-app purchases
UniBook
- UniBook Premium$49.99









