Comparison

PageEcho vs Story Roster

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

Head to head
About

PageEcho

This app offers a private, on-device eBook reading experience with AI-powered insights, summaries, and interactive Q&A. It features natural text-to-speech and supports various eBook formats, all without requiring servers or user accounts.

Highlights
  • On-device AI for insights and summaries
  • Offline natural text-to-speech
  • EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, PDF support
  • Distraction-free reading interface
  • Chapter-based navigation and TOC
  • Customizable themes, fonts, and spacing
  • 100% private, no servers or tracking
Features
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PageEcho — Read Together with AI A fully on-device eBook reader with offline AI and natural text-to-speech. No server. No accounts. No tracking. Your books and reading stay 100% private on your device. 1. Read Smarter — Fully On-Device PageEcho uses Apple Intelligence and local AI models to help you understand and explore books — without sending any content to external servers. Everything runs locally for speed, privacy, and peace of mind. • AI-powered chapter insights • Instant on-device summaries • Interactive book Q&A • Fast, private, and fully offline All processing is performed locally for maximum privacy and speed. 2. A Minimalist EBook Reader Designed for Focus A clean, distraction-free reading experience built for long sessions. Smooth chapter navigation, calm typography, and flexible layouts help you stay immersed. • EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, and PDF support • Chapter-based reading and TOC navigation • Custom themes, fonts, and spacing 3. Natural On-Device Text-to-Speech Listen to your books with high-quality, real-time speech synthesis — fully offline. • Powered by Supertonic, Kokoro and Apple system voices • Zero latency, no network required • Accurately reads numbers, dates, and complex text • Ideal for studying, commuting, or hands-free reading 4. AI Summaries and Smart Book Chat + AI Mind-Map Generate chapter summaries, clarify concepts, and explore deeper insights with fully offline AI. • Chapter summarization • Book discussion and Q&A • Topic and theme extraction • All processed locally on your device Your reading data is never uploaded or shared. 5. 100% Private by Design PageEcho is built around absolute privacy. • No servers • No accounts • No tracking or analytics • All AI features run locally on your device Your books, reading history, and activity never leave your device. Whether you’re studying literature, exploring classics, or simply reading for enjoyment, PageEcho provides a focused and intelligent reading environment without compromising privacy. 6. PageEcho Premium Unlock the full experience with unlimited access to advanced features. • Unlimited on-device text-to-speech • Unlimited AI summaries, chat, and mind maps • Monthly, yearly, or lifetime access options Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://page-echo.com/privacy

About

Story Roster

Access character guides for books to enhance your reading experience. Download printable versions to use as quick references within your physical books.

Highlights
  • Book character guides
  • Searchable book database
  • Printable character references
  • In-book quick guides
  • Reading enhancement tool
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Just search a book and find a helpful character guide for your reading enjoyment. Download printable versions to paste into your physical books as a quick guide while reading.

Screenshots

PageEcho4 screens
Story Roster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Story Roster at 5.0 against PageEcho's 4.0. Story Roster also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). PageEcho's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PageEcho sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Story Roster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Story Roster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of PageEcho's written reviews are positive against 100% of Story Roster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PageEcho ships an update every 3 days, Story Roster daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PageEcho versus Story Roster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPageEchoStory Roster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerharim kangKathryn Mgrdichian

Customer experience

PageEcho

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

Story Roster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PageEcho

Subscriptions2
  • PageEcho Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PageEcho Premium - Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • PageEcho Life-Time Access$29.99
None

Story Roster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PageEcho free?
PageEcho is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Story Roster free?
Story Roster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PageEcho or Story Roster?
Story Roster is rated higher. PageEcho averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Story Roster averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PageEcho or Story Roster have ads?
Story Roster shows ads; PageEcho does not.
Which is updated more often, PageEcho or Story Roster?
PageEcho ships an update every 3 days, and Story Roster daily. Most recently, PageEcho was updated on October 14, 2026 and Story Roster on October 1, 2026.

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