Comparison

Libri Read Aloud vs AudioBooth

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

Head to head
About

Libri Read Aloud

This app offers a comprehensive e-reader experience with on-device text-to-speech capabilities. Enjoy natural-sounding voices in multiple languages, offline playback, and the ability to listen to pasted text or web articles. It also includes a full e-reader for PDFs and EPUBs, with syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • On-device neural voices
  • Instant offline listening
  • 45 languages, 150+ voices
  • Text and web article listening
  • Full PDF & EPUB eReader
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Free classics catalog
Features
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Libri Read Aloud — eReader + Offline Text to Speech Libri Read Aloud is a full eReader with on-device neural voices, so you can read and listen anywhere on-demand: subways, commuting, flights, rural areas, school or areas with limited data or Wi-Fi. Change speed, switch languages on the fly, and keep storage free — one compact voice (~60 MB) powers all your books. No per-book audio downloads. Features you’ll love: • On-device neural voices — natural, private playback that stays on your device. • Instant listening — tap Play and start immediately with lightweight voice packs. • 45 languages · 150+ voices — switch voices and languages on the fly. • Text & Web listening — paste text or a URL to listen instantly; smarter article extraction preserves clean formatting, and you can save clips to your Library with a title. • Small voice packs (~60 MB) — efficient storage that scales across thousands of books. • Full eReader for PDF & EPUB — customize reading preferences, extended highlighting, search, bookmarks, and more. • Sync across devices — keep your library and settings in sync across iPhone and iPad. • Free Classics Catalog — add thousands of public-domain books right on your device. Why offline matters • Works without a connection (planes, subways, rural) • No need to download 300+ MB per audiobook — keep storage for your treasured photos • Saves data & storage: one voice pack is reused across thousands of books • Private by design: your text stays on your device *Title availability varies by region. Public-domain works only. Terms & Privacy Apple Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Libri Read Aloud Terms of Use: https://www.neuracoretech.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.neuracoretech.com/policy

About

AudioBooth

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
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Your personal audiobook companion for Audiobookshelf. AudioBooth is a streamlined iOS client designed exclusively for Audiobookshelf users who value simplicity and performance. Built with a focus on essential audiobook listening features, AudioBooth delivers a clean, distraction-free experience for your self-hosted audiobook library. Key Features: • Pure Audiobookshelf integration - Connect seamlessly to your personal Audiobookshelf server • Focused audiobook experience - Purpose-built interface optimized for audiobook listening • Essential playback controls - Variable speed, sleep timer with fade out, and chapter navigation • Progress synchronization - Keep your listening progress in sync across devices • Offline downloads - Download audiobooks for listening without an internet connection • Library browsing - Explore your books, authors, series, and collections with filtering options • CarPlay support - Enjoy your audiobooks safely on the road with full CarPlay integration • In-app ebook reader - Read EPUBs and PDFs directly within the app • Multi-connection support - Connect to multiple servers or different accounts • Playback history - Track your complete listening history • Background playback - Continue listening while using other apps • Lock screen controls - Standard media controls on your lock screen • Apple Watch app - Control playback from your wrist • Clean, native design - Intuitive interface that feels at home on iOS AudioBooth focuses on what matters most: enjoying your audiobooks. No unnecessary features, no bloat, just a reliable, efficient way to access your Audiobookshelf library on your iPhone and iPad. Note: AudioBooth requires an existing Audiobookshelf server to function. The app does not include any media content. Learn more about Audiobookshelf at https://audiobookshelf.org --- AudioBooth is an independent client application and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project. By downloading AudioBooth, you agree to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Libri Read Aloud4 screens
AudioBooth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AudioBooth at 4.9 against Libri Read Aloud's 4.5. AudioBooth also leads on ratings volume (726 vs 8) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). Libri Read Aloud's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Libri Read Aloud sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioBooth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioBooth has 726 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Libri Read Aloud's written reviews are positive against 88% of AudioBooth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libri Read Aloud ships an update weekly, AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Libri Read Aloud versus AudioBooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibri Read AloudAudioBooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)4.9 (726 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.2% of reviews
Number of ratings8726 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeuraCore TechnologiesJeremy Grenier

Customer experience

Libri Read Aloud

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AudioBooth

All ratings679 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Libri Read Aloud

Subscriptions3
  • Online Voices Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Narratorio$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$99.991 Year
4 purchases

AudioBooth

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me Lunch$4.99
  • Buy Me Dinner$9.99

Questions

Is Libri Read Aloud free?
Libri Read Aloud 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, Libri Read Aloud or AudioBooth?
AudioBooth is rated higher. Libri Read Aloud averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while AudioBooth averages 4.9 from 726 ratings.
Do Libri Read Aloud or AudioBooth have ads?
Neither Libri Read Aloud nor AudioBooth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libri Read Aloud or AudioBooth?
Libri Read Aloud ships an update weekly, and AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Most recently, Libri Read Aloud was updated on November 8, 2026 and AudioBooth on November 8, 2026.

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