Comparison

Roads Audio vs Zerogram

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

Head to head
About

Roads Audio

This app facilitates asynchronous voice conversations, allowing users to share updates and stories at their own pace. It's designed for staying connected with loved ones, especially those who are far away or have busy schedules, by preserving the warmth and personality of real voices.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous voice threads
  • Private group conversations
  • Real voices for personal connection
  • Easy, no-pressure sharing
  • Clear, context-rich timelines
  • Stay connected across distances
Features
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Stay close to the people who matter most, even when life gets busy. Roads Audio helps you share real moments in your own voice, at your own pace. Listen when you have a quiet minute. Reply when you are ready. Every conversation waits for you. Whether you live far apart, work different schedules, or simply do not have time for long calls, Roads Audio makes it easy to stay connected. Share updates, tell stories, or talk about your day in a way that feels natural and personal. Why Roads Audio feels different Async Voice Threads Talk when you are free. Listen when you want. Your conversations stay active without needing to coordinate schedules. For Your Closest People Great for long distance friendships, family who lives far away, and close groups who want to stay in touch. Easy, No Pressure Sharing Send a quick update or a longer story. Your people can respond whenever it works for them. Real Voices, Real Connection Hear tone, warmth, and personality in every message. It brings conversations to life in a way text cannot. Clear and Context Rich Each voice note appears in a timeline so every reply is easy to follow. Private Groups Create small, trusted spaces with only the people you choose. Roads Audio helps you stay connected without the stress of scheduling a call. It brings back meaningful conversations while fitting into your life on your terms. Stay close, even apart. This app is subject to the standard Apple End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Zerogram

This is a free, independent Telegram client designed for blind and low-vision users. It offers full compatibility with screen readers, allowing seamless communication through chats, groups, and channels.

Highlights
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Secure login
  • Full chat functionality
  • Voice message recording
  • Media and document sharing
  • Message management
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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Zerogram — Accessible Telegram Client Zerogram is a completely free, independent Telegram client designed from the ground up for blind and low-vision users. It is built on Telegram's official open-source library (TDLib), so it works with your real Telegram account and your real chats. Why Zerogram? Full compatibility with the VoiceOver screen reader is the app's core design goal. Every button, every message, every screen is crafted with clear labels, hints, and rotor actions. Messages are read as "who, when, what" with a single tap; voice messages are announced with their duration, and play, pause, and seek are offered as rotor actions. Key features: - Secure login with phone number and two-step verification - Full communication with chats, groups, channels, and bots - Record and send voice messages (tap or press-and-hold) - Send photos, videos, and documents; open documents inside the app - React to, reply to, edit, and forward messages - Search people across your chats and Telegram's public directory - Notifications, mute, archive, pin - Dark theme, adjustable text size, chat wallpapers - 7 languages: Turkish, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, French Your privacy comes first. Zerogram collects no data from you; all your communication happens directly with Telegram's servers over the same infrastructure. No ads, no tracking, no middleman. Zerogram is developed by Meriç Karaca, in the belief that everyone deserves to communicate equally.

Screenshots

Roads Audio4 screens
Zerogram3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roads Audio at 100% against Zerogram's 33%. Roads Audio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (25 vs 7). Zerogram's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Roads Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Zerogram asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roads Audio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Roads Audio's written reviews are positive against 33% of Zerogram's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roads Audio ships an update every 4 days, Zerogram every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Roads Audio versus Zerogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoads AudioZerogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (25 ratings) — better4.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB189 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer1ManStartup LLCMERIC KARACA

Customer experience

Roads Audio

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Zerogram

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Roads Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Roads Audio Plus: 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Roads Audio Plus: 12 Months$39.991 Year
None

Zerogram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roads Audio free?
Roads Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zerogram free?
Zerogram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Roads Audio or Zerogram?
Roads Audio is rated higher. Roads Audio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Zerogram averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Roads Audio or Zerogram have ads?
Neither Roads Audio nor Zerogram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roads Audio or Zerogram?
Roads Audio ships an update every 4 days, and Zerogram every 2 days. Most recently, Roads Audio was updated on September 29, 2026 and Zerogram on September 24, 2026.

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