# Readest vs Audiobookify

The clearest difference is rating: Audiobookify at 5.0 against Readest's 4.5. Readest's advantage is ratings volume (199 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readest sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Audiobookify sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audiobookify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Readest has 199 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Readest ships an update fortnightly, Audiobookify every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readest | Audiobookify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readest-ebook-reader/id6738622779/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobookify/id6781111784/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bilingify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781524090) | [Joshua Boodhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869963074) |

## What reviewers say

### Readest

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

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 |


### Audiobookify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobookify/id6781111784)

Convert your EPUBs into audiobooks with on-device, offline neural text-to-speech. Enjoy a customizable reader and natural voices that work without an internet connection. Import books from various sources and sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** On-device offline neural TTS, Customizable EPUB reader, Background playback, Adjustable speaking speed, Text replacements for pronunciation, Import EPUBs from Files, Optional iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readest free?

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

### Is Audiobookify free?

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

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

Audiobookify is rated higher. Readest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Audiobookify averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Readest or Audiobookify have ads?

Neither Readest nor Audiobookify shows ads.

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

Readest ships an update fortnightly, and Audiobookify every 10 days. Most recently, Readest was updated on November 4, 2026 and Audiobookify on November 5, 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.*