Comparison

MLC Library vs AudioPage

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

Head to head
About

MLC Library

Features
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Download the MLC Library app to search the library catalog of Martin Luther College as well as member libraries of the Traverse des Sioux Library System. Search books, place holds, renew loans, and access ebooks and eaudio. To use this app, you need a library card at the MLC Library.

About

AudioPage

Features
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Turn the reading already on your iPhone into something you can listen to. AudioPage reads PDFs, EPUB books, DOCX files, web articles, scans, photos, screenshots, notes, and pasted text aloud with natural on-device voices. Import once, press play, and keep moving. After your selected voice is ready, core speech is generated on your iPhone so you can keep listening without an internet connection. LISTEN YOUR WAY • Natural on-device text-to-speech playback • Adjustable listening speed • Background audio and Lock Screen controls • Sentence highlighting while you listen • Saved progress so you can pick up where you left off • One library for files, books, articles, scans, and notes IMPORT WHAT YOU ALREADY READ • PDFs and plain text files • EPUB books and DOCX documents • Web articles and shared links • Printed pages, photos, and screenshots with on-device OCR • Typed or pasted notes and text KEEP CORE LISTENING LOCAL Normal reading, text recognition, and speech playback are designed to work on your device. No account is required for local reading and listening. Sign in with Apple is optional and only needed for private library sync. USE AI WHEN YOU CHOOSE AudioPage Pro adds document-grounded summaries and chat. These connected features use cloud processing only when you request them. CHOOSE THE PLAN THAT FITS • Free: core listening with up to 10 saved items • Lifetime Offline: unlimited local imports and listening with a one-time purchase • Pro: unlimited local features plus summaries, document chat, and optional private sync Built for students, researchers, professionals, and anyone who wants to make progress on a reading list away from the screen. Privacy Policy: https://www.audiopageapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.audiopageapp.com/terms

Screenshots

MLC Library3 screens
AudioPage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MLC Library at none against AudioPage's 3. MLC Library also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. AudioPage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MLC Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
MLC Library versus AudioPage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLC LibraryAudioPage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEquinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.Tarun Yadav

In-app purchases

None

MLC Library

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AudioPage

Subscriptions2
  • AudioPage Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • AudioPage Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Offline$149.99

Questions

Is MLC Library free?
MLC Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioPage free?
AudioPage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MLC Library or AudioPage have ads?
Neither MLC Library nor AudioPage shows ads.

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