Comparison

Storyteller Reader vs Dialogue

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

Head to head
About

Storyteller Reader

Create and read ebooks with guided narration on your device. This self-hosted platform allows you to enjoy EPUB books, including those with immersive reading features. Pair it with a backend server for automatic alignment of audiobooks and ebooks.

Highlights
  • Create and read ebooks
  • Guided narration
  • EPUB support
  • Media Overlays
  • Immersive reading
  • Self-hosted backend integration
Features
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Storyteller is a self-hosted platform for creating and reading ebooks with guided narration. You can use the app to read any EPUB books, including those with Media Overlays (also called “immersive reading” or “guided narration”) on your device, or you can pair it with the Storyteller self-hosted backend server, which can automatically align audiobooks and ebooks for immersive reading!

About

Dialogue

This app transforms books into engaging conversations, with two hosts dissecting ideas step-by-step. It's designed for better retention and actionable insights, making learning feel natural and effective.

Highlights
  • Books as conversations
  • Improved retention through dialogue
  • Actionable insights and plans
  • Expert-crafted content
  • Focused episodes for consistent learning
  • Real-world examples and stories
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Dialogue turns books into debates. Two hosts break down every idea, step by step. Learn faster, retain more, and turn insights into a clear plan you can act on. Why it works Your brain remembers conversations better than lectures. Instead of passive listening, you follow a natural back-and-forth that helps you understand, reflect, and retain. What you get Books as conversations - Two voices break down key ideas clearly Better retention - Learn in a format your brain naturally remembers Actionable insights - Turn ideas into a personalized path forward Expert-crafted content - Clear, accurate, and easy to follow Each book is split into focused episodes, so you can learn in small, consistent sessions. Built differently Handcrafted by a dedicated team Core principles explained simply Real-world examples and stories Practical takeaways you can apply immediately Perfect for you if you Want to improve mindset, productivity, or emotional intelligence Prefer conversations over dense summaries Learn best through reflection and discussion Enjoy storytelling that leads to real growth Learn deeply. Remember more. Turn ideas into action.

Screenshots

Storyteller Reader4 screens
Dialogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Storyteller Reader at none against Dialogue's 10. Dialogue's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Dialogue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Storyteller Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Storyteller Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 31 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Storyteller Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dialogue's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storyteller Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Dialogue every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Storyteller Reader versus Dialogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoryteller ReaderDialogue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (46 ratings) — better4.7 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShane FriedmanJasmeet Singh

Customer experience

Storyteller Reader

All ratings45 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

Dialogue

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Storyteller Reader

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Dialogue

Subscriptions9
  • Dialogue Premium Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Free Trial for Monthly subscription7 Days trial$7.491 Month
  • Dialogue Premium Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Dialogue Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Hidden Yearly Discount v2$39.991 Year
  • Dialogue Premium Annual$44.991 Year
  • Hidden Yearly Discount with Trial7 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • Free Trial for Annual subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Dialogue Premium Annual$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access - Discounted$89.99

Questions

Is Storyteller Reader free?
Storyteller Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dialogue free?
Dialogue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Storyteller Reader or Dialogue?
Storyteller Reader is rated higher. Storyteller Reader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Dialogue averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.
Do Storyteller Reader or Dialogue have ads?
Neither Storyteller Reader nor Dialogue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Storyteller Reader or Dialogue?
Storyteller Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dialogue every 5 days. Most recently, Storyteller Reader was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dialogue on November 8, 2026.

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