# Storyteller Reader vs HeyReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Storyteller Reader at none against HeyReader's 2. Storyteller Reader also leads on ratings volume (46 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). HeyReader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeyReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 5.0 for HeyReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Storyteller Reader has 46 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of HeyReader's.

Storyteller Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, HeyReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storyteller Reader | HeyReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyteller-reader/id6474467720/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader-ask-your-book/id6790931871/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shane Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721687723) | [Roshan Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773419310) |

## What reviewers say

### Storyteller Reader

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

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HeyReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader-ask-your-book/id6790931871)

This app provides an audio assistant for physical books. Upload the book's PDF, and then ask questions aloud about terms or concepts. The app searches your book and speaks the answers, helping you stay focused on reading.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated questions, Answers read aloud, Searches book PDF, Focuses on physical reading, Requires book PDF

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $62.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storyteller Reader free?

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

### Is HeyReader free?

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

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

HeyReader is rated higher. Storyteller Reader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while HeyReader averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Storyteller Reader or HeyReader have ads?

Neither Storyteller Reader nor HeyReader shows ads.

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

Storyteller Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and HeyReader weekly. Most recently, Storyteller Reader was updated on November 4, 2026 and HeyReader on October 31, 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.*