# iReadNote vs AudioBook Maker and Player

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iReadNote at 131 against AudioBook Maker and Player's 1. AudioBook Maker and Player's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iReadNote sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AudioBook Maker and Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AudioBook Maker and Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iReadNote has 131 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of iReadNote's written reviews are positive against 88% of AudioBook Maker and Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iReadNote ships an update monthly, AudioBook Maker and Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReadNote | AudioBook Maker and Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireadnote/id6450734655/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobook-maker-and-player/id6462842842/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晓德 江](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694635894) | [Zhifu Du](https://appshunter.io/developer/695438225) |

## What reviewers say

### iReadNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireadnote/id6450734655)

This app offers a highly customizable reading experience for various text and comic formats. It supports over 40 file types, allows for deep personalization of the reading interface, and includes features like smart notes, audiobook streaming, and multi-device sync. Family controls and robust backup options are also provided.

**Highlights:** Supports 40+ file types, Customizable reading interface, Smart notes and highlights, Audiobook playback and sync, Cloud drive and WebDAV import, Multi-device iCloud sync, Family controls

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscriptions | $0.99 | per month |
| Three Monthly Subscriptions | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscriptions | $3.99 | per year |
| Buy me a drink | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buyout permanent members | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Highly customizable interface and reading settings
- ⚡ Smooth and fast performance
- 📚 Excellent local file reading capabilities
- 🎙️ Advanced text-to-speech with custom voice sources
- 💾 Small app size with rich features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📡 Forced internet requirement for local reader
- 🔊 Intrusive and frequent reward video popups
- ❌ Misleading ad close buttons that don't work
- ⚙️ Settings not persisting between sessions

**Reported bugs**

- Reading jumps backward to previous pages unexpectedly
- Search button and text overlap after deleting books
- TTS configuration not saved between sessions
- App crashes when exporting voice configuration
- Voice highlighting out of sync with audio playback

**Requested features**

- iCloud sync for books and reading progress across devices
- Reset sync status option for switching Apple IDs
- Password protection after app backgrounding
- Improved PDF functionality with draggable progress bar and page jumping
- Chapter-based audio stop trigger instead of time-based


### AudioBook Maker and Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobook-maker-and-player/id6462842842)

Convert EPUB and TXT books into audio files with multiple language and voice options. Listen offline, read and listen simultaneously with a built-in reader, and share generated audio files.

**Highlights:** Import EPUB and TXT books, Convert text to audio chapter by chapter, Multiple languages and natural voices, Offline listening, Built-in EPUB reader, Shareable audio files

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Membership | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iReadNote free?

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

### Is AudioBook Maker and Player free?

AudioBook Maker and Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iReadNote or AudioBook Maker and Player?

AudioBook Maker and Player is rated higher. iReadNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while AudioBook Maker and Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iReadNote or AudioBook Maker and Player have ads?

Both iReadNote and AudioBook Maker and Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iReadNote or AudioBook Maker and Player?

iReadNote ships an update monthly, and AudioBook Maker and Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, iReadNote was updated on September 25, 2026 and AudioBook Maker and Player on September 21, 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.*