# Narrable vs AudioBooth

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AudioBooth at 88% against Narrable's 0%. AudioBooth also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). Narrable's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Narrable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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.

Narrable ships an update every 5 days, AudioBooth every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Narrable | AudioBooth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooth-audiobooks-player/id6753017503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **736** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 37 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azam Suleiman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837371705) | [Jeremy Grenier](https://appshunter.io/developer/882749741) |

## What reviewers say

### Narrable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narrable-audiobook-pdf-reader/id6751879897)

Experience audiobooks with a full cast of distinct voices for each character. Import your own EPUB or PDF files and have them read aloud with synchronized text highlighting. Enjoy offline listening and adjustable playback speeds.

**Highlights:** Full-cast narration with distinct character voices, Import and read EPUB and PDF files, Synchronized text highlighting with audio, Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 2x), Offline listening with downloaded books, Tap any word to start listening

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $7.99 | per month |
| Narrable Reader Pro Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Basic | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - Yearly | $109.99 | per year |


### AudioBooth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooth-audiobooks-player/id6753017503)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $0.99 | per month |
| Buy Me a Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Lunch | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Me Dinner | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Narrable free?

Narrable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AudioBooth free?

AudioBooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Narrable or AudioBooth have ads?

Neither Narrable nor AudioBooth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Narrable or AudioBooth?

Narrable ships an update every 5 days, and AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Most recently, Narrable was updated on November 5, 2026 and AudioBooth on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*