# X vs Taleify

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against Taleify's 2. X also leads on ads (none vs shown). Taleify's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Taleify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

X ships an update every 23 months, Taleify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Taleify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stiftung Sitterwerk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776572552) | [Matthias Toppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748078066) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-y-z/id1668677539)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Taleify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taleify-audiobook-tracker/id6503139159)

Never lose your place in audiobooks or radio plays on Spotify again. This app tracks your listening progress and allows you to resume exactly where you left off with a single tap. Stay updated on new releases from your favorite artists.

**Highlights:** Track audiobook and radio play progress, Resume playback in Spotify, Organize favorite audiobooks, View listening history, Get new release notifications, Mark episodes as played

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.79 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Taleify free?

Taleify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do X or Taleify have ads?

Taleify shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Taleify?

X ships an update every 23 months, and Taleify fortnightly. Most recently, X was updated on November 7, 2026 and Taleify on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*