# Storyteller Reader vs AudioBooth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Storyteller Reader at none against AudioBooth's 4. Storyteller Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). AudioBooth's advantage is ratings volume (695 vs 45) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AudioBooth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Storyteller Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Storyteller Reader against 4.9 for AudioBooth. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioBooth has 695 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Storyteller Reader's written reviews are positive against 89% of AudioBooth's.

Storyteller Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, AudioBooth every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storyteller Reader | AudioBooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyteller-reader/id6474467720/reviews)** | [4.9 (695 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooth-audiobooks-player/id6753017503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **695** |
| Positive reviews | **95.0% of reviews** | 89.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 72 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shane Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721687723) | [Jeremy Grenier](https://appshunter.io/developer/882749741) |

## What reviewers say

### Storyteller Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyteller-reader/id6474467720)

This app allows you to read EPUB ebooks with guided narration on your device. It supports immersive reading features and can sync with a self-hosted backend for automatic audiobook and ebook alignment.

**Highlights:** Read EPUB books, Guided narration support, Immersive reading, Self-hosted backend pairing, Automatic audiobook/ebook alignment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AudioBooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooth-audiobooks-player/id6753017503)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app provides a streamlined iOS experience for managing and listening to your self-hosted audiobook library from Audiobookshelf. Enjoy essential playback controls, offline downloads, and seamless integration with your server.

**Highlights:** Audiobookshelf integration, Essential playback controls, Offline downloads, Progress synchronization, CarPlay support, In-app ebook reader

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $0.99 | per month |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Lunch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Dinner | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storyteller Reader free?

Storyteller Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AudioBooth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storyteller Reader or AudioBooth?

Storyteller Reader is rated higher. Storyteller Reader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while AudioBooth averages 4.9 from 695 ratings.

### Do Storyteller Reader or AudioBooth have ads?

Neither Storyteller Reader nor AudioBooth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storyteller Reader or AudioBooth?

Storyteller Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Most recently, Storyteller Reader was updated on October 27, 2026 and AudioBooth on October 28, 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.*