Still vs Inkveil
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Still
This minimalist audio player connects to your private Audiobookshelf server, offering a focused listening experience for audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts. Enjoy offline downloads, seamless cross-device sync, and a distraction-free interface designed for inward resonance.
- Connect to private Audiobookshelf server
- Minimalist, distraction-free design
- Offline downloads for any location
- Seamless cross-device sync
- Supports CarPlay and Home Screen widgets
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The name Still is derived from "大音希声" (dà yīn xī shēng) in the Tao Te Ching—a phrase meaning "the greatest sound is silent." Still is a clean, native client for your self-hosted Audiobookshelf library. Listen to audiobooks, read ebooks, follow podcasts, download content for offline use, and keep your listening and reading progress in sync across devices. Audiobooks & Podcasts • Immersive, minimalist playback interface • Real-time cross-device listening progress sync • Download locally for offline listening anytime, anywhere • Up Next queue, continuous uninterrupted playback • Sleep timer, playback speed, and volume boost all at your fingertips • Auto-skip intro and outro to save you time • Home Screen widgets and CarPlay support Ebooks • Supports EPUB, PDF, and CBZ formats • Custom typography (font family, size, and spacing) • Switch freely between multiple reading themes • Bookmarks, highlights, and notes • Real-time cross-device reading progress sync More • Customize home screen sections • OIDC Single Sign-On (SSO) • Custom HTTP Header support • Multiple servers and fast account switching --- Please Note: Still is an independent client for Audiobookshelf and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project. To use Still, you’ll need access to a running, self-hosted Audiobookshelf server. Still doesn’t include audiobooks, ebooks, podcasts, or other content. Learn more on the Audiobookshelf website: https://www.audiobookshelf.org
Inkveil
This app allows you to read your personal comic collection from a self-hosted server on your mobile device. It offers a clean and immersive reading experience, tracking your progress and favorites. Designed for users who manage their own comic libraries.
- Read personal comic library
- Connect to comic servers
- Track reading progress
- Mobile-friendly reading interface
- Supports Komga compatible servers
- Clean and focused design
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Inkveil is a mobile app designed for reading your personal comic library. Connect your comic server and enjoy your collection on your phone with a clean, immersive reading experience. Inkveil focuses on smooth mobile reading for self-hosted comic libraries, making it easy to continue your favorite stories anywhere. Supports comic servers compatible with Komga. Key Features: * Browse and read your personal comic library * Mobile-friendly comic reading experience * Track reading progress and favorites * Clean, smooth, and focused reading interface * Designed for self-hosted comic users Open Inkveil and enter your own world of comics. Important Inkveil does not provide any comic content. You must connect your own server before use. User Agreement: https://doc.ixiaoxiang.cn/inkveil/user-agreement Privacy Policy: https://doc.ixiaoxiang.cn/inkveil/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Still at 43 against Inkveil's 3. Inkveil's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Still sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Inkveil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Still against 5.0 for Inkveil. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Still has 43 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Still's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inkveil's.
Still ships an update every 11 days, Inkveil every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Still | Inkveil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (43 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 统伟 陈 | 榆麟 邓 |
Customer experience
Still
Inkveil
In-app purchases
Still
- Still Supporter$9.99
Inkveil
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Lifetime$2.99
