Comparison

Read It vs Jolna

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

Head to head
About

Read It

Features
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Ever save an article you never get around to reading? Read It turns any article URL into natural-sounding audio, so you can listen while you walk, drive, commute, or do the dishes. Paste a link, or send one from the iOS Share Sheet in Safari, Chrome, News, X, Reddit, or any other app. Audio starts in seconds. One thing, done well. NEW: TRANSLATE AS YOU LISTEN Read It can now translate articles into the language you want to hear them in. Save an article in one language, listen to it in another - perfect for keeping up with international news, studying a new language, or finally understanding that piece a friend sent you. - Translate any article into 19 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Finnish - Pick your preferred target language once and every new article is translated automatically - Natural-sounding AI voices read the translation aloud - not a flat machine translation - Word-by-word highlighting follows the translated text as it plays, so you can read along while you listen - Toggle between the original article and the translation at any time - Source language is detected automatically - no setup, no guessing - Turn translation off with a single tap when you want the original GREAT FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS - Listen to native-level articles in the language you're studying - Compare the original and the translation side by side - Train your ear with real-world writing, not textbook dialogue - Use the word-by-word highlight to match spoken words to written text WHY PEOPLE USE READ IT - Clear your reading list without staring at a screen - Natural premium AI voices, not robotic - Word-by-word highlighting so you can follow along - Adjustable playback from 0.5x to 3x - Translate articles into 19 languages - Clean, modern interface - Dark mode included HOW IT WORKS - Copy an article URL, or tap Share in any app - Send it to Read It - Pick a voice, speed, and (optionally) a target language to translate into - Press "Read It"! GREAT FOR - Busy professionals, students, commuters, language learners, expats reading news from home, and anyone who wants to consume more than they have time to sit and read. FREE - One premium-voice article per month - Standard voices and playback controls - Reading list PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Title: Read It Pro - Length: Monthly subscription (renews automatically) - Price: See in-app for current pricing in your region - Unlimited articles - Full library of premium voices - Read-along sync between text and audio - Unlimited translation into all 19 supported languages - Translated read-along: word-by-word highlighting on translated text - Advanced playback controls Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://www.connectio.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://connectio.com.au/privacy-policy/

About

Jolna

Features
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Jolna is a link-saving app built for people who actually want to read what they save. Paste any URL and Jolna pulls the full article into a clean, ad-free reader โ€” ready for when you have time. No more browser tabs collecting dust. No more forgetting why you saved something. Save Anything Save links from Safari, Chrome, or any app using the share sheet. Jolna fetches the title, domain, and a preview automatically. Add tags to stay organised, or let the app tag things for you. Read without distractions The built-in reader strips ads, pop-ups, and clutter so you can focus on the words. Adjust font size, switch to dark mode, and read at your own pace. Listen instead Too busy to read? Hit Listen and Jolna reads the article aloud. Control the speed โ€” 0.75ร—, 1ร—, 1.5ร—, or 2ร— โ€” and catch up during a commute, workout, or walk. AI Summaries in seconds Long article? Tap the AI button and get a punchy 3โ€“5 sentence summary instantly. Know if it's worth your full attention before you commit. STACKS โ€” Your reading collections Group links into Stacks: Work, Design Inspo, Weekend Reading โ€” whatever fits your life. Share any Stack with friends or colleagues, and set them as Viewer or Editor. INSIGHTS โ€” Know your reading habits Track your reading streak, see how many links you've saved, read, and listened to, and watch your read rate climb. Your reading life, quantified. Built for focus - Clean, opinionated design with no noise - Full dark mode - Works offline for saved articles - Auto-tags links by topic - Search across everything you've saved Terms of Use (EULA): https://jolna.apprepo.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://jolna.apprepo.io/privacy

Screenshots

Read It4 screens
Jolna4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jolna at 13.0 against Read It's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Read It sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Jolna sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Read It versus Jolna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRead ItJolna
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size54 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStuart GardollKevinton Benjamine

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Read It

Subscriptions1
  • Read It Pro$5.991 Month
2 purchases

Jolna

Subscriptions2
  • Jolna Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Jolna Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Read It free?
Read It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jolna free?
Jolna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Read It or Jolna have ads?
Neither Read It nor Jolna shows ads.

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