Comparison

Chitneek vs ReadAI Smart

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

Head to head
About

Chitneek

Features
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SHARE BOOKS. LISTEN TOGETHER. Chitneek turns your books, articles, and other content into something you can listen to. Import or share content with friends, add it to a shared group, and let Chitneek read it aloud. Whether it’s a book, an article, a PDF, or an RSS feed, Chitneek brings your content together so you can listen while commuting, exercising, doing chores, or simply resting your eyes. YOUR SHARED LISTENING LIBRARY Create shared groups with friends, family, or study partners. Add content to a common library and discover things to listen to together. Share books, articles, and other supported content with your group, then listen whenever it suits you. BRING YOUR CONTENT Chitneek supports a wide range of content that can be turned into a listening experience: PDF & EPUB: Import books, documents, notes, and other text-based content. Websites: Save supported web pages and listen to their text aloud. RSS Feeds: Follow feeds and listen to new articles as they arrive. YouTube: Add supported YouTube content to your library and listen to it in the app. MP3 & MP4: Keep your existing audio and video content alongside your books and other listening material. LISTEN, DON'T READ Chitneek is built around listening. Supported text content is read aloud using offline high-quality or on-device voices, so you can enjoy your books and articles without staring at a screen. Adjust the playback speed, add bookmarks, and use the sleep timer to make listening fit your routine. Offline Listening: Download supported content for listening without an internet connection. In-App Translation: Translate supported PDF documents before listening to them. SCAN & RECORD* Scan physical pages with your camera and turn them into content you can listen to later. You can also record audio and save it in your library. WHO IS CHITNEEK FOR? Book lovers who want to listen instead of reading from a screen. People with busy days who want to make time for books while commuting, walking, exercising, or doing chores. Students who want to listen to notes, textbooks, and study materials. Friends and study groups who want to share books, articles, and other things worth listening to. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES The interface and high-quality voice support are available in English, Polish, German, Spanish, and French. More voices are supported, but only using device's built-in text-to-speech voices. PRICING & FREE TIER Chitneek is available with a monthly or yearly subscription, including a 7-day free trial, or a lifetime purchase. A limited free tier is also available: * Up to 3 books in the library at the same time * No offline high-quality voices * No Scan & Record features * Limited shared groups TECHNICAL NOTES Voice availability and quality depend on your device and the languages installed on it. Some content types and features require an internet connection or depend on the availability and capabilities of the original content provider. Web content availability depends on the website. Direct PDF or EPUB downloads are required for supported web-library downloads. YouTube content is subject to YouTube’s availability and terms. iPad support is currently limited. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://extiri.com/privacy_policy.html

About

ReadAI Smart

Features
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ReadAI is a smart book reader built for people who want more than just a reading app. Upload your own PDF, EPUB, and FB2 books, read in a clean and comfortable interface, and use AI tools right inside the book. Translate difficult passages, ask questions about what you are reading, listen to text and words, save useful quotes, and build your personal vocabulary as you go. ReadAI helps you stay inside the reading flow while understanding more, remembering more, and coming back to important parts later. Why readers choose ReadAI: β€’ Read your own books in PDF, EPUB, and FB2 β€’ Translate paragraphs and selected text instantly β€’ Ask AI questions about the book while you read β€’ Listen to text and vocabulary with audio support β€’ Save new words to your personal dictionary β€’ Review vocabulary with flashcards and associations β€’ Highlight quotes and keep notes in one place β€’ Search across your books and library β€’ Track reading progress and activity ReadAI is a great fit if you: β€’ Read in English or other languages β€’ Want to combine reading with vocabulary learning β€’ Need one app for reading, translation, and study β€’ Prefer listening to text when a passage feels difficult β€’ Want to save words, notes, and quotes without switching between apps Instead of jumping between an ebook reader, translator, dictionary, notes app, and AI assistant, you get everything in one focused reading experience. Use ReadAI to read with more confidence, understand more of every page, and turn everyday reading into steady learning. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Chitneek4 screens
ReadAI Smart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReadAI Smart at fortnightly against Chitneek's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Chitneek sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ReadAI Smart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chitneek ships an update every 5 weeks, ReadAI Smart fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Chitneek versus ReadAI Smart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChitneekReadAI Smart
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size255 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWiktor WojcikVladislav Condratiev

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chitneek

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Full Access (Yearly)7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access (one-time)$34.99
2 purchases

ReadAI Smart

Subscriptions2
  • Base Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Chitneek free?
Chitneek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadAI Smart free?
ReadAI Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chitneek or ReadAI Smart have ads?
Neither Chitneek nor ReadAI Smart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chitneek or ReadAI Smart?
Chitneek ships an update every 5 weeks, and ReadAI Smart fortnightly. Most recently, Chitneek was updated on October 24, 2026 and ReadAI Smart on October 17, 2026.

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