Sarasavi vs BookSpoken
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sarasavi
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Discover the joy of reading on the go with our cutting-edge eBook mobile app. Immerse yourself in a world of limitless possibilities as you explore an extensive library of eBooks, from timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, all at your fingertips.
BookSpoken
Transform any printed book into an audiobook with natural narration and word highlighting. Ideal for auditory learners, those with dyslexia, or anyone who prefers listening while reading. Enjoy offline functionality and complete privacy.
- Scan printed pages to audio
- Natural, human-sounding voice
- Word-by-word highlighting
- Works offline
- Complete privacy
- One-time purchase
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BookSpoken turns any printed book into a read-along audiobook, right on your iPhone. Point your camera at the pages. BookSpoken reads them aloud in a natural, human-sounding voice and highlights each word as it speaks, so your eyes and ears stay in the same place. Hearing and seeing a sentence at once is how reading clicks. It is made for anyone who reads better by ear: people with dyslexia, readers learning English, students working through a dense chapter, tired eyes at the end of a long day, or anyone who simply prefers to listen. WHY BOOKSPOKEN A real voice, not a robot. The natural on-device voice sounds nothing like the built-in phone reader. Follow along. Every word is highlighted as it is spoken, so you never lose your place. Works on paper. Scan a physical book, a textbook, a magazine, a printout, anything printed. Completely private. Your photos of the pages and the text never leave your phone. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is tracked. Works offline. The voice runs entirely on your device, so no signal is needed. HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap the cover, then the pages. 2. BookSpoken reads the text and tidies it up. 3. Press play and follow along, word by word. FREE TO TRY Read the first pages of any book for free. A single one-time purchase unlocks every page of every book you scan, forever. No subscription, no account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sarasavi at none against BookSpoken's 1. Sarasavi also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. BookSpoken sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sarasavi asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Sarasavi | BookSpoken |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 468 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SARASAVI PUBLISHERS (PRIVATE) LTD | Joe Murfin |
In-app purchases
Sarasavi
No in-app purchases
BookSpoken
- BookSpoken Unlimited$9.99









