Librivox vs TTS Comic Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Librivox
Access over 7,000 human-read audiobooks, with synchronized text for read-along functionality. Browse by narrator and enjoy a polished reading experience with full remote control. This paid version offers an ad-free, no-purchase-required experience.
- 7000+ human-read audiobooks
- Synchronized audio and text
- Browse by reader
- Full remote control
- Sophisticated book reader
- Ad-free experience
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Live, with last-minute updates, from LibriVox's database. 7000+ human-read audiobooks. Free! Including audiobooks that have been painstakingly cut, edited and marketing statements removed. This PAID version requires no additional purchase. Read-along: Audio and Text are synchronized. You can read, listen, or read-Along, and switch between them at will. Have Favorite Readers? Browse by reader's name. Find all books narrated by your favorite readers. Relax to enjoy a story: Full remote control through headset. Finish an entire book with your device safely in your pocket. In the mood to read a bit? Text is presented by a sophisticated book reader: beautiful presentation, graceful page turning. * This PAID version has No in-app purchase, absolutely no additional purchase required, No ad display. For a FREE version please download our "LibriVox Free Audiobooks". Both apps have the same contents.
TTS Comic Reader
This app transforms comic reading with advanced text-to-speech narration, offering multiple reading modes and full accessibility features. It supports importing comic collections and automatically downloading new issues, making comics accessible for everyone.
- Smart Text-to-Speech narration
- Multiple reading modes (Panel, Speed, Guided, Audio)
- Full accessibility options
- CBZ file import
- RSS feed integration
- Advanced search
- OpenDyslexic font support
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Transform your comic reading experience with advanced text-to-speech technology. TTS Comic Reader makes comics accessible for everyone through intelligent voice narration, multiple reading modes, and powerful customization options. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Text-to-Speech - Automatic voice narration with language detection and speed control • Multiple Reading Modes - Normal, Panel, Speed Reading, Guided, and Audio modes • Full Accessibility - High contrast themes, adjustable fonts, VoiceOver support • CBZ Support - Import and organize your comic collection • RSS Feed Integration - Automatically download new comics from your favorite sources • Advanced Search - Find text across all your comics instantly • OpenDyslexic Font - Built-in dyslexia-friendly reading support READING MODES: - Panel Mode: Navigate panel by panel with highlighting - Speed Reading: RSVP word-by-word display (100-800 WPM) - Guided Reading: Two-phase narration with descriptions and dialogue - Audio Mode: Hands-free continuous playback ACCESSIBILITY FIRST: Designed for users with visual impairments, reading difficulties, and anyone who prefers audio content. Comprehensive VoiceOver support, customizable contrast modes, and adjustable text display options. Perfect for commuting, multitasking, or simply enjoying comics in a new way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TTS Comic Reader at Free against Librivox's $2.99. Librivox's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On 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
TTS Comic Reader is free to download; Librivox costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Librivox holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.
Librivox ships an update every 2 months, TTS Comic Reader every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.
| Parameter | Librivox | TTS Comic Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (7 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | himalaya-soft | Ian Quinn |
In-app purchases
Librivox
No in-app purchases
TTS Comic Reader
No in-app purchases
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