Read It vs Knocksser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Read It
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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/
Knocksser
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Knocksser turns your phone into the doorbell of your home or business. Stick your personal QR on the door. When someone scans it and taps "Call", your phone rings with a real call — dedicated ringtone, full screen. You'll know it apart from any other notification. No drilling. No wires. No app for the visitor. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your QR. 2. Stick it on your door (print on paper or sticker). 3. When someone presses it, your phone rings. Done. GREAT FOR · You live on a high floor and don't hear the doorbell. · Your doorbell has been broken for years. · You wear headphones while working or gaming at home. · You run a shop with a back office or several rooms. · You're older and have trouble hearing the door. · You manage an Airbnb without front desk. · Your office gets visitors but no doorperson. · Your warehouse has several floors and no one at the entrance. · You're a building concierge and don't want to publish your personal phone number. BUILT FOR REAL USE · Distinctive ringtone: you hear it apart from any other alert. · Only rings from the door: the app verifies the visitor is physically standing in front of your QR, within a radius you choose. No prank calls from across town. · Quiet hours: define when you don't want it to ring (night, meetings, etc.). · Multiple phones: the alert reaches every device connected to your account. · Multiple QRs per account: one for home, one for the shop, one for the office. · Team mode: invite your partner, family or team. Everyone gets the call, anyone can answer. · History: see when they called, from where, and whether you picked up. PRIVACY Visitors only see a button to call you. They don't see your phone number, your email, or who you are. We don't publish your location. We don't sell your data. KNOCKSSER IS NOT · A phone. There is no two-way voice call. · A video intercom. No video or audio from the visitor. · A smart lock. It doesn't open the door. It's a real alert when someone is at your door. Nothing more, nothing less. CONTACT Missing something or got an idea? Write to support@knocksser.app. Knocksser is in active development and grows with its community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knocksser at none against Read It's 1. Knocksser also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Read It sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Knocksser asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Read It | Knocksser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stuart Gardoll | TUSSER SYSTEMS SOCIEDAD LIMITADA. |
In-app purchases
Read It
- Read It Pro$5.991 Month
Knocksser
No in-app purchases









