Bertie vs Audiobooks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Bertie
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Bertie helps you keep a reading list, and lets you order books from independent bookshops.
Audiobooks
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Audioly helps you explore powerful ideas from popular books in a faster and more convenient way. Whether you prefer reading or listening, Audioly provides concise book summaries designed to fit into your daily routine. Discover key insights from a wide range of nonfiction and popular titles without committing to hours of reading. Perfect for learners, professionals, students, and book lovers, Audioly lets you absorb knowledge anytimeβduring your commute, workout, or quiet moments throughout the day. Key Features Audio Book Summaries Listen to clear and engaging audio summaries that highlight the core ideas from popular books. Designed for efficient learning, these summaries help you understand essential concepts in minutes. Read or Listen Anytime Switch between reading and listening depending on your preference. Audioly offers both text summaries and audio narration so you can learn in the format that works best for you. Daily Learning Habit Build a consistent reading and learning routine. With short and focused summaries, Audioly makes it easy to explore new ideas every day. Wide Range of Topics Discover summaries from categories such as: Personal development Productivity Business and leadership Psychology and mindset Motivation and success Self-improvement and lifestyle Easy-to-Use Library Browse a growing library of summaries and quickly find topics that interest you. Save titles you want to revisit and continue learning at your own pace. Designed for Busy Lives Audioly is built for people who want to learn more but have limited time. Each summary focuses on the key points so you can gain useful insights without reading an entire book. Who Is Audioly For? Curious learners who enjoy discovering new ideas Professionals looking for quick insights from influential books Students interested in personal development and productivity Anyone who enjoys audio learning and book summaries Why Choose Audioly? Audioly simplifies the way you explore books. Instead of spending hours searching for insights, you can quickly access well-structured summaries that help you understand the main ideas and decide which books you want to explore further. Start your learning journey today with Audioly and discover knowledge from great booksβanytime, anywhere. Some features require a premium subscription, available through in-app purchases. Subscription Name: Weekly Access Subscription Length: 1 Week Price: $5.99 per week Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bertie at none against Audiobooks's 3. Bertie also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Audiobooks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bertie asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bertie ships an update fortnightly, Audiobooks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bertie | Audiobooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aristidis Catsambas | DEVSRANK |
In-app purchases
Bertie
No in-app purchases
Audiobooks
- Audioly Weekly$2.997 Days
- Audioly Yearly Disc7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Audioly Yearly$14.991 Year









