# Storytel vs i2Reader Cloud

The clearest difference is rating: Storytel at 4.7 against i2Reader Cloud's 4.1. Storytel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 74). i2Reader Cloud's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storytel sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and i2Reader Cloud sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Storytel holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storytel has 11K ratings behind it against 74, 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 48% of i2Reader Cloud's.

Storytel ships an update weekly, i2Reader Cloud every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storytel | i2Reader Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storytel-audiobooks-library/id348177651/reviews)** | [4.1 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i2reader-cloud/id968326317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Storytel Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/348177654) | [Yuriy Melyushin](https://appshunter.io/developer/943454788) |

## What reviewers say

### Storytel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storytel-audiobooks-library/id348177651)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Book, #165 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of audiobooks and ebooks in various languages. Listen or read at your own pace, discover new stories, and enjoy exclusive content. Features include offline listening, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated kids mode.

**Highlights:** Massive audiobook and ebook library, Personalized recommendations, Offline listening and reading, Switch between listening and reading, Sleep timer and dark mode, Kids mode with parental controls

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storytel Select | $1.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (India) | $3.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Egypt) | $5.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Colombia) | $5.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Turkey) | $5.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Bulgaria) | $7.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Poland) | $7.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (SA) | $7.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Mexico) | $8.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Spain) | $9.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (UAE) | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Great app for listening to audiobooks
- 💰 Affordable subscription
- 📚 Wide library of books
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages
- 🎧 Good quality audio narration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌎 Limited availability of books in certain regions
- 🔍 Difficult to search and find desired books
- 🔀 Lack of chapter navigation and bookmarking
- 🔇 Low audio volume in some books
- 🔁 Repeated recommendations of already read books

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### i2Reader Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i2reader-cloud/id968326317)

This app offers a comfortable reading experience with cloud synchronization across devices. Enjoy customizable layouts, interactive features like footnotes and dictionaries, and the ability to download books from various cloud services. It supports multiple formats and allows family sharing of libraries.

**Highlights:** iCloud synchronization for library and reading progress, Customizable book layout (fonts, colors, spacing), Download books from Dropbox, Google Drive, Yandex Disk, Interactive footnotes and dictionary support, Family sharing and user reading statistics, Supports FB2, EPUB, MOBI, DOC, PDF formats, Auto-scrolling and auto-page turning

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto-scroll | $0.99 | one-time |
| Seamless textures | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto turning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online translator | $1.99 | one-time |
| Removal of limitations | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storytel free?

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

### Is i2Reader Cloud free?

i2Reader Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storytel or i2Reader Cloud?

Storytel is rated higher. Storytel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while i2Reader Cloud averages 4.1 from 74 ratings.

### Do Storytel or i2Reader Cloud have ads?

Neither Storytel nor i2Reader Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storytel or i2Reader Cloud?

Storytel ships an update weekly, and i2Reader Cloud every 3 months. Most recently, Storytel was updated on September 24, 2026 and i2Reader Cloud on September 23, 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.*