# Audra Books vs Lex Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lex Reader at 100% against Audra Books's 64%. Lex Reader also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audra Books sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Lex Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lex Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Audra Books's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lex Reader's.

Audra Books ships an update every 8 days, Lex Reader weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audra Books | Lex Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audra-books/id6756032522/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lex-reader/id6757875402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eric Randall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807554805) | [LexBooks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869433764) |

## What reviewers say

### Audra Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audra-books/id6756032522)

Access your self-hosted audiobooks and ebooks with a native iOS client. Stream or download content, enjoy a distraction-free reader, and manage your library with customizable views and cross-device sync.

**Highlights:** Audiobook playback with sleep timer and speed control, Epub and PDF reader with customizable themes, Offline download support for audiobooks and ebooks, Podcast browsing and playback, Cross-device playback synchronization, Customizable library views and sorting, Connects to self-hosted Audiobookshelf servers

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audra Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Audra Pro Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |
| Audra Pro Family | $19.99 | one-time |


### Lex Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lex-reader/id6757875402)

This app offers a versatile reading experience for books and audiobooks with customizable modes, extensive library access, and social features. It allows users to import their own content, sync progress across devices, and discover new reads through personalized recommendations and curated shelves.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading modes (scroll, paginated, blitz, bilingual), EPUB, PDF, and MP3 reader/player, Text-to-audio synchronization, Ambient audiobook listening with custom sounds, Extensive library search and personalized recommendations, Import reading data from Goodreads/Storygraph, Create and share custom book shelves, Sync reading progress across devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lex Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Lex Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audra Books free?

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

### Is Lex Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audra Books or Lex Reader?

Lex Reader is rated higher. Audra Books averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Lex Reader averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Audra Books or Lex Reader have ads?

Neither Audra Books nor Lex Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audra Books or Lex Reader?

Audra Books ships an update every 8 days, and Lex Reader weekly. Most recently, Audra Books was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lex Reader on October 24, 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.*