# Readest vs AudioBooth

The clearest difference is rating: AudioBooth at 4.9 against Readest's 4.5. AudioBooth also leads on ratings volume (705 vs 197). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and AudioBooth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AudioBooth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 705 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Readest's written reviews are positive against 89% of AudioBooth's.

Readest ships an update fortnightly, AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | AudioBooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews) | **[4.9 (705 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooth-audiobooks-player/id6753017503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 197 | **705** |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#161** |
| Size | 58 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [Jeremy Grenier](https://appshunter.io/developer/882749741) |

## What reviewers say

### Readest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app is a powerful ebook reader designed for deep thinkers and researchers. It offers advanced annotation tools, seamless device syncing, and robust library management with OPDS and Calibre support. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable modes and multi-book viewing for enhanced study and analysis.

**Highlights:** OPDS Online Libraries, Calibre Integration, Sync Across Devices, Bookshelf Management, Customizable Reading Modes, Multi-Book View, Advanced Annotations & Highlights

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscribe to Plus Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe to Pro Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 GB | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2 GB | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Customization | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5 GB | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10 GB | $49.99 | one-time |


### AudioBooth

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

**Currently charting:** #161 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 Readest free?

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

### Is AudioBooth free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readest or AudioBooth?

AudioBooth is rated higher. Readest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while AudioBooth averages 4.9 from 705 ratings.

### Do Readest or AudioBooth have ads?

Neither Readest nor AudioBooth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readest or AudioBooth?

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Most recently, Readest was updated on October 30, 2026 and AudioBooth on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Readest or AudioBooth?

Readest currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and AudioBooth at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*