# AudioBooth vs Issa Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Issa Reader at none against AudioBooth's 4. Issa Reader also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). AudioBooth's advantage is ratings volume (705 vs 3) and chart position (#152 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AudioBooth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Issa Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for AudioBooth against 5.0 for Issa Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AudioBooth has 705 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of AudioBooth's written reviews are positive against 100% of Issa Reader's.

AudioBooth ships an update every 4 weeks, Issa Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AudioBooth | Issa Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (705 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooth-audiobooks-player/id6753017503/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/issa-reader/id6806803431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **705** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 107 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Grenier](https://appshunter.io/developer/882749741) | [Benjamin Issa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860745071) |

## What reviewers say

### AudioBooth

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

**Currently charting:** #152 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 |


### Issa Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/issa-reader/id6806803431)

This app syncs your ebooks with audiobooks from a self-hosted server, allowing seamless transitions between reading and listening. It offers a native reading experience with customizable text and themes, and advanced audiobook playback features.

**Highlights:** Seamless read-to-listen transition, Native typesetting engine, Customizable reading fonts and themes, Variable speed audiobook playback, CarPlay integration, Offline library access, Home Screen widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AudioBooth free?

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

### Is Issa Reader free?

Issa Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AudioBooth or Issa Reader?

Issa Reader is rated higher. AudioBooth averages 4.9 out of 5 from 705 ratings, while Issa Reader averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AudioBooth or Issa Reader have ads?

Neither AudioBooth nor Issa Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AudioBooth or Issa Reader?

AudioBooth ships an update every 4 weeks, and Issa Reader every 5 days. Most recently, AudioBooth was updated on October 30, 2026 and Issa Reader on October 31, 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.*