Comparison

Storytel vs Woblink

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

Head to head
About

Storytel

Access a vast library of audiobooks, ebooks, and exclusive content. Listen or read at your own pace, switch between formats, and discover personalized recommendations. Includes a dedicated kids mode with parental controls.

Highlights
  • Massive library of audiobooks and ebooks
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Switch between listening and reading
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Sleep timer
  • Kids mode with parental controls
Features
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Welcome to a wide world of wonderful audiobooks, ebooks, and things that aren’t books but are still pretty great. Storytel is home to beloved stories, in-depth podcasts, and exclusive Storytel Originals. Whether you listen or read, you’ll find the right story for any moment. • Explore a massive library of stories in English and other languages • Jump freely from story to story until you find one you love • Build your bookshelf and get personalized recommendations • Find what fits your mood, like crime, feel-good, or self-development • Follow your favorite authors and series • Browse and share reviews and reactions • Try out that book your friend keeps talking about • Discover what’s trending in the culture LISTEN AND READ YOUR WAY • Listen to audio stories on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and CarPlay • Stream stories or download them for later • Switch between listening and reading anywhere in a book • Listen at your own pace: regular, sped up, or slowed down • Set bookmarks and attach your thoughts as notes • Drift off to dreamland with the sleep timer • Spare those pretty eyes with Dark Mode • See your stats and set a Listening Goal KIDS MODE INCLUDED • Let your kid find adventure in a space with just children’s stories • Show or hide children’s books in your bookshelf • Set your own pin code for parental control HOW IT WORKS Storytel is available in 25+ countries, including both local and international story treasures in different languages. A subscription gives you access to our ever-growing library of audiobooks, ebooks, and other stories. In-app subscriptions will be charged via your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the subscription period unless auto renewal is turned off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before your subscription period runs out. When a free trial is offered, we will ask you to add a payment method when starting the trial. But don't worry – if you cancel before the last day of the trial you won't be charged. The content, languages and subscriptions available may vary by region. Some titles and offers shown above may not be available in your country or selected subscription plan. Terms and conditions: https://www.storytel.com/documents/terms-and-conditions Privacy policy: https://www.storytel.com/documents/privacy-policy Questions? Feedback? Speak to a real person! Reach us at support@storytel.com

About

Woblink

Carry your entire library with you and read or listen to your favorite books anywhere. Customize your reading experience with adjustable settings and organize your collection. Discover new titles with recommendations and share your thoughts with a community of readers.

Highlights
  • Personal digital library
  • Customizable e-book reader
  • Organize library and track progress
  • Transfer e-books to e-reader
  • Access 80,000+ e-books and audiobooks
  • Book recommendations
  • Rate and review books
Features
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And you, where do you read most often? In a long line, in the bathtub, on the way to work, in the woods, or maybe on a soft couch? We know very well that reading accompanies us in different places! Thanks to the Woblink app, you can always have your favorite books with you. And not just one or two, but a whole library! Use the app in the way that suits you best: - Enjoy reading immediately after purchase - all titles are available on your personal shelf. - Customize the e-book reader to your preferences: change the brightness settings, font type and size, margins and background color. - Organize your library and track your reading progress. - Transfer your e-books to your e-reader with one click. Read and listen to what you like: - Choose from more than 80,000 e-books and audiobooks and explore different genres. - Use our recommendations and tips. - Rate and review the books you read - share your opinion with the community. - Add books to your favorites. - We love to read and realize that reading can accompany us everywhere. That's why since 2010 we have been providing books to hundreds of thousands of readers in Poland and abroad in every available format - e-book (EPUB, MOBI, PDF), audiobook, as well as traditional book. Our customers can buy books and read them on many devices, such as readers, smartphones, tablets, laptops. Read where you want and how you want

Screenshots

Storytel4 screens
Woblink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Storytel at 4.7 against Woblink's 2.2. Storytel also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 17) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Woblink's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Storytel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Woblink sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Storytel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storytel has 11K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Storytel's written reviews are positive against 36% of Woblink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storytel ships an update weekly, Woblink every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Storytel versus Woblink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStorytelWoblink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better2.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better36.2% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better17
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB80 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStorytel Sweden ABWydawnictwo Otwarte

Customer experience

Storytel

All ratings11,327 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews1,474 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral10.4%
Negative30.7%

Woblink

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative70.6%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative53.4%

Bugs and requests

Storytel

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after updates
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Offline mode problems and lost progress
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more English language books
  • Improve search and filtering functionality
  • Introduce chapter-level navigation
  • Allow simultaneous reading and listening
  • Provide more language options

Woblink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Storytel

Subscriptions10
  • Storytel Select1 Month trial$1.491 Month
  • Storytel Unlimited (India)1 Month trial$3.491 Month
  • Storytel Unlimited (Egypt)1 Month trial$5.491 Month
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  • Storytel Unlimited (Colombia)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Storytel Unlimited (Turkey)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Storytel Unlimited (Bulgaria)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Storytel Unlimited (SA)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Storytel Unlimited (Poland)1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Storytel Unlimited (Mexico)7 Days trial$8.491 Month
  • Storytel Unlimited (UAE)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
10 purchases

Woblink

One-time10
  • Angielski. Nauka zdarza (...)$1.99
  • Samsara. Na drogach, których nie ma$4.99
  • Śmierć w Breslau$4.99
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  • Liczby Charona. II cz. (...)$5.99
  • Rzeki Hadesu. III cz. trylogii$5.99
  • Kasacja$5.99
  • Pięćdziesiąt twarzy Greya$8.99
  • Ciemniejsza strona Greya$8.99
  • Nowe oblicze Greya$8.99
  • Steve Jobs$10.99

Questions

Is Storytel free?
Storytel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Woblink free?
Woblink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Storytel or Woblink?
Storytel is rated higher. Storytel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Woblink averages 2.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Storytel or Woblink have ads?
Neither Storytel nor Woblink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Storytel or Woblink?
Storytel ships an update weekly, and Woblink every 5 weeks. Most recently, Storytel was updated on November 12, 2026 and Woblink on November 10, 2026.

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