Comparison

Voice Reader vs ReadingStinks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Voice Reader

Features
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Listen to any text—type or scan photos of books and textbooks for hands-free playback during your spare time. Perfect for: • While doing housework • During exercise • On your commute • Memorization • Language learning • Exam and certification prep Use cases: • Listen to your own audiobooks • Catch typos by ear • Count characters easily • Use as a notepad • Boost memorization Main features: • Reads any text aloud • OCR: Scan and import text from photos • Character counting • Sync notes via iCloud—share across iPhone and iPad • Create voice files (WAV format) • Continuous playback of all notes or playlists • Switch voices, including Siri • Start playback from any cursor position • Supports Japanese, English, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish (more upon request) • Background playback; control via earphones • Adjustable playback speed

About

ReadingStinks

Transform PDF documents into audiobooks using AI. This app is ideal for students and professionals seeking to learn more efficiently, retain information better, and study conveniently while multitasking or resting their eyes.

Highlights
  • Convert PDFs to audiobooks with AI
  • Background audio playback
  • Smart playback controls
  • Flashcards and study tools
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Secure sign-in
Features
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ReadingStinks helps you turn PDF documents into audiobooks so you can learn faster, retain more, and study on the go. Upload any PDF and instantly convert it into clear, high-quality audio. Perfect for students, professionals, and lifelong learners who want to consume reading material while walking, commuting, or resting their eyes. Key features: • Convert PDFs into audiobooks using AI • Listen anytime with background audio support • Smart playback controls for efficient listening • Flashcards and study tools to reinforce learning • Clean, distraction-free interface • Secure sign-in with Apple or Google ReadingStinks is designed to make reading easier, faster, and more accessible — especially for dense academic or professional material. No ads. No spam. Just focused learning. Privacy-first. Your documents are processed securely and are not shared. Download ReadingStinks and make reading effortless.

Screenshots

Voice Reader4 screens
ReadingStinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadingStinks at none against Voice Reader's 3. ReadingStinks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Voice Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ReadingStinks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Voice Reader versus ReadingStinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoice ReaderReadingStinks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToshiki ShibataBetter Apps, LLC (TX)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Voice Reader

One-time3
  • Quick Support$0.99
  • Supportive Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$5.99
None

ReadingStinks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Voice Reader free?
Voice Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadingStinks free?
ReadingStinks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Voice Reader or ReadingStinks have ads?
Voice Reader shows ads; ReadingStinks does not.

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