# Book Cast Player vs HeyReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book Cast Player at none against HeyReader's 2. Book Cast Player also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeyReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Book Cast Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Book Cast Player against 5.0 for HeyReader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Cast Player | HeyReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-cast-player/id6752927546/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader-ask-your-book/id6790931871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dooth, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513882383) | [Roshan Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773419310) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Cast Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-cast-player/id6752927546)

Listen to DRM-free audiobooks on your iOS device with support for M4B, M4A, and MP3 formats. Organize your library, customize themes, and sync progress across devices. Enjoy seamless playback with chapter skipping and speed adjustment.

**Highlights:** Supports M4B, M4A, MP3 formats, DRM-free audiobook import, Playlist management, ZIP archive import, Customizable themes and icons, Cross-device progress sync, Adjustable playback speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### HeyReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heyreader-ask-your-book/id6790931871)

This app provides an audio assistant for physical books. Upload the book's PDF, and then ask questions aloud about terms or concepts. The app searches your book and speaks the answers, helping you stay focused on reading.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated questions, Answers read aloud, Searches book PDF, Focuses on physical reading, Requires book PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $62.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Cast Player free?

Book Cast Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeyReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Book Cast Player or HeyReader?

Book Cast Player and HeyReader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Book Cast Player or HeyReader have ads?

Neither Book Cast Player nor HeyReader shows ads.

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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.*