Comparison

Readcord vs SleepyCat

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

Head to head
About

Readcord

Create personalized audio-visual children's books by uploading images and recording audio for each page. Build your own digital library or purchase books from the in-app store. Access your audiobook library across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Create custom audio-visual books
  • Record audio for each page
  • Upload images from device
  • In-app bookstore
  • Cross-device library access
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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Build your own audio-visual, electronic children's book library! Readcord is a digital book library that allows users to create their own digital books by uploading images from their device's photo library or camera. You can also purchase original books from our in-app bookstore! Additionally, Readcord gives users the ability to record and save high-quality audio to each page of their digital book. These audio recordings can then be played back via the device's speakers, and users may access their complete audiobook library on multiple devices at the same time. Swipe through your library of customized Readcord books and listen to your saved audio files days, weeks, or even years down the line! Readcord is the perfect time capsule tool for kids, parents, grandparents, and the rest of the family! Features: • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Light and dark mode compatible Subscription tiers: • Starter - Max library size of 50 books • Explorer - Max library size of 100 books • Collector - Max library size of 200 books • Librarian - Max library size of 500 books All tiers available for monthly or annual subscription. Learn more about our terms of use at https://www.readcord.com/terms/terms Learn more about our privacy policy at https://www.readcord.com/terms/privacy-policy

About

SleepyCat

This app offers a magical collection of professionally narrated fairy tales and fables for children. Parents can choose to have stories read aloud or read them themselves, fostering imagination and creating quality bedtime moments. Its kid-friendly interface makes it easy for young users to navigate.

Highlights
  • Professionally narrated fairy tales
  • Classic fairy tales and fables library
  • Read aloud option
  • Kid-friendly interface
  • Enhances imagination
  • Educational stories with morals
Features
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Discover the enchanting world of fairy tales with SleepyCat, the ultimate bedtime story app for kids!  Perfect for parents who want to make bedtime magical, SleepyCat offers a vast collection of professionally narrated fairy tales and fables, as well as an option to read them yourself. • Professionally Narrated Stories: Enjoy beautifully narrated fairy tales that captivate young listeners, making bedtime a delightful experience. • Classic Fairy Tales and Fables: Explore a rich library of timeless classics, from Snow White to The Tortoise and the Hare, designed to inspire and entertain. • Read Aloud Option: Prefer to read the stories yourself? Switch to the read-aloud mode and share special moments with your child. • Kid-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-use and designed with young children in mind, SleepyCat ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience for both parents and kids. Why SleepyCat? • Enhances Imagination: Our stories are crafted to ignite your child’s imagination and creativity. • Educational and Fun: Each tale imparts valuable lessons and morals, combining fun with learning. • Quality Time: Create precious bedtime routines and bonding moments with your little ones. Join thousands of parents who trust SleepyCat to make bedtime a magical, story-filled adventure.  Download SleepyCat now and let the fairy tales begin! Support: support-sleepycat@loopapps.io Terms of Service: https://loopapps.io/terms

Screenshots

SleepyCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Readcord at 5.0 against SleepyCat's 4.5. SleepyCat's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (40 vs 8). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Readcord sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SleepyCat sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Readcord holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SleepyCat has 40 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Readcord ships an update every 2 weeks, SleepyCat daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Readcord versus SleepyCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadcordSleepyCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better4.5 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings840 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantol StudiosPawel Kieczko

Customer experience

Readcord

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SleepyCat

All ratings40 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral10.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Readcord

Subscriptions8
  • Starter$4.991 Month
  • Explorer$6.991 Month
  • Collector$9.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Librarian$19.991 Month
  • Starter$49.991 Year
  • Explorer$69.991 Year
  • Collector$99.991 Year
  • Librarian$199.991 Year
One-time16
  • 50 Page Readcord Book - Blank$0.99
  • Book Sale$1.99
  • 125 Page Readcord Book - Blank$1.99
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  • 250 Page Readcord Book - Blank$2.99
  • Book Sale$3.99
  • 400 Page Readcord Book - Blank$3.99
  • 500 Page Readcord Book - Blank$4.99
  • Book Sale$7.99
  • Book Sale$8.99
  • Book Sale$9.99
  • Book Sale$11.99
  • Book Sale$13.99
  • Book Sale$14.99
  • Book Sale$15.99
  • Book Sale$18.99
  • Book Sale$19.99
4 purchases

SleepyCat

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (Weekly) - Fairytales$7.997 Days
  • Premium (Monthly) - Fairytales$14.991 Month
  • Premium (Annual) - Fairytales$29.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Premium (Annual) - Fairytales7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Readcord free?
Readcord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SleepyCat free?
SleepyCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Readcord or SleepyCat?
Readcord is rated higher. Readcord averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SleepyCat averages 4.5 from 40 ratings.
Do Readcord or SleepyCat have ads?
Neither Readcord nor SleepyCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Readcord or SleepyCat?
Readcord ships an update every 2 weeks, and SleepyCat daily. Most recently, Readcord was updated on October 7, 2026 and SleepyCat on October 15, 2026.

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