# ArabCast Books vs Second Reading

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Reading at none against ArabCast Books's 23. Second Reading also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). ArabCast Books's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArabCast Books sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Second Reading asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArabCast Books ships an update every 4 weeks, Second Reading every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArabCast Books | Second Reading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabcast-books/id597383899/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AlManarah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735120367) | [Nicholas Kinloch](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795706644) |

## What reviewers say

### ArabCast Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arabcast-books/id597383899)

Access a vast library of audiobooks, programs, and podcasts with diverse content for every taste. This platform offers an enriching listening experience, with special free access for individuals with disabilities.

**Highlights:** Vast audiobook library, Programs and podcasts, Diverse content, Free access for disabled users, Enriching listening experience

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $1.99 | per month |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $2.99 | per month |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $3.99 | per month |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $5.99 | per month |
| اشتراك مكتبة عرب كاست | $6.99 | per month |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $2.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $2.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $5.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $6.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $8.99 | one-time |
| Subscription purchase-ArabCast | $9.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $10.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $17.90 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $17.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $20.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $22.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $25.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $29.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |
| Book purchase from ArabCast | $40.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $50.99 | one-time |
| ArabCast library Subscription | $69.99 | one-time |


### Second Reading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-reading/id6795706642)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArabCast Books free?

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

### Is Second Reading free?

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

### Do ArabCast Books or Second Reading have ads?

Neither ArabCast Books nor Second Reading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ArabCast Books or Second Reading?

ArabCast Books ships an update every 4 weeks, and Second Reading every 2 weeks. Most recently, ArabCast Books was updated on October 16, 2026 and Second Reading on October 3, 2026.

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