Comparison

Checkbox Reader vs Audiobook Unlimited to eReader

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

Head to head
About

Checkbox Reader

This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by breaking down large books into small, manageable reading sessions. Track your progress with streaks and calendars, and organize your personal library with custom covers and reviews. Enjoy a private reading experience with no ads or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Break books into 5-15 minute reading sessions
  • Track reading progress with streaks and calendars
  • Search and discover books via Google Books
  • Add custom book covers and personal reviews
  • Organize and manage your book collection
  • Share reading progress on your terms
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
Features
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=== CHECKBOX READER === Where Big Books Meet Small Wins! Tired of staring at stacks of unopened books and feeling overwhelmed? Getting sluggish as you fight through endless pages? Checkbox Reader transforms overwhelming books into bite-sized victories that fit your busy life. +++ THE MAGIC OF SMALL WINS +++ Checkbox Reader is simple: turn every book into a series of manageable checkboxes. Each checkbox represents just 5-15 minutes of reading. A checkbox can be 5 pages, or 20 pages - totally up to your preference and availability. Instead of thinking "I need to read 500 pages of Guns, Germs, and Steel," it's "I just need to complete this one checkbox." Every checkbox you tick is a win that keeps you motivated and moving forward. It's about building a sustainable habit of reading a little every day. +++ SIMPLE YET FEATURE RICH +++ Checkbox Reader keeps it simple, but we've built in powerful features for ourselves, and for our fellow readers. MOTIVATIONAL FEATURES: Streaks that keep you motivated, activity calendars that show your reading journey, and statistics that track your progress. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY: Search and discover books through Google Books integration, add custom book covers, write personal reviews and ratings, and organize your growing collection. This is your private reading sanctuary. SHARING, BUT ONLY ON YOUR TERMS: Share the books you've read and reviewed - but only when you want to. This is not a social app; it's your personal reading motivator and tracker. You control what gets shared and when. And, speaking of you controlling your data... +++ PRIVACY FIRST +++ Your reading data belongs to you. No ads, no tracking, no monthly fees, no subscription. Just a one-time purchase and Checkbox Reader is yours forever. When you move to a new device, transfer your entire library with a simple QR code scan. +++ GET SUPPORT +++ We built Checkbox Reader to help us read more. We'd love to hear how Checkbox Reader helps you along your reading journey. If you encounter any issue, or have feature ideas, contact us at checkbox.reader@ovisly.com. Happy Reading!

About

Audiobook Unlimited to eReader

This app uses AI text-to-speech to read supported books aloud, allowing you to listen while following along with the text. Customize voice and narration speed to suit your preferences and enjoy stories during daily activities.

Highlights
  • AI text-to-speech narration
  • Read along with text
  • Customizable voice selection
  • Adjustable narration speed
  • Listen while commuting or exercising
Features
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Audiobook Unlimited to eReader is an independent reading companion that uses AI text-to-speech to read supported books aloud. Choose your preferred voice, adjust the narration speed, and enjoy reading and listening at your own pace. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, cooking, or relaxing, make more time for the stories you enjoy. • Read along while you listen Follow the text as AI narration reads your book aloud. • Choose your voice Explore different AI voices and select the one that suits your listening preferences. • Set your own pace Adjust the narration speed for a comfortable listening experience. • Give your eyes a break Switch from looking at the screen to listening when it suits your day. Narration is generated using AI text-to-speech. Availability depends on book compatibility and supported reading access. Audiobook Unlimited is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Checkbox Reader4 screens
Audiobook Unlimited to eReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Checkbox Reader at 5.0 against Audiobook Unlimited to eReader's 4.5. Checkbox Reader also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Audiobook Unlimited to eReader's advantage is ratings volume (762 vs 1) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checkbox Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Audiobook Unlimited to eReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkbox Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audiobook Unlimited to eReader has 762 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Checkbox Reader versus Audiobook Unlimited to eReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckbox ReaderAudiobook Unlimited to eReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (762 ratings)
Positive reviews—42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1762 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#138 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOvislyNguyen Hong Phuc

Customer experience

Checkbox Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Audiobook Unlimited to eReader

All ratings760 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral20.0%
Negative37.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checkbox Reader

One-time1
  • Purchase Full App$7.99
2 purchases

Audiobook Unlimited to eReader

Subscriptions2
  • No Ads – Weekly$4.997 Days
  • No Ads – Yearly$48.991 Year

Questions

Is Checkbox Reader free?
Checkbox Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audiobook Unlimited to eReader free?
Audiobook Unlimited to eReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkbox Reader or Audiobook Unlimited to eReader?
Checkbox Reader is rated higher. Checkbox Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Audiobook Unlimited to eReader averages 4.5 from 762 ratings.
Do Checkbox Reader or Audiobook Unlimited to eReader have ads?
Neither Checkbox Reader nor Audiobook Unlimited to eReader shows ads.

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