Voice Reader vs ReadingStinks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Voice Reader
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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
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.
- Convert PDFs to audiobooks with AI
- Background audio playback
- Smart playback controls
- Flashcards and study tools
- Distraction-free interface
- Secure sign-in
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Voice Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ReadingStinks asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Voice Reader | ReadingStinks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toshiki Shibata | Better Apps, LLC (TX) |
In-app purchases
Voice Reader
- Quick Support$0.99
- Supportive Tip$2.99
- Generous Tip$5.99
ReadingStinks
No in-app purchases









