Comparison

Readly vs Readify AI

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

Head to head
About

Readly

Features
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Readly - AI is a PDF reader built for reading out loud—whether you're walking, commuting, or just prefer to speak instead of tap. READ ALOUD, TRACK AUTOMATICALLY Open any PDF and read the text out loud. The app listens and highlights the word you're on, so you stay in flow without touching the screen. Perfect for closing your step count while studying or finishing a chapter. WALK AND READ Designed for movement. Read while you walk; the app keeps your position and highlights as you speak. No need to stop and tap to advance. REVISE WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE After each session, get a short summary of your highlights and notes. On supported devices (iOS 26+), Apple Intelligence can also generate a quick multiple-choice quiz so you can test what you just read. Your data stays on device. FEATURES • Voice-driven highlighting—just read aloud • Session summaries and revision cards • Optional quick quiz (2–5 questions) from your last session • Apple Pencil support on iPad for notes on the page • Daily reading target and progress tracking • Library with recent PDFs and resume support • Bookmarks and reading trends Readly - AI helps you keep a reading habit that fits your life—walk, speak, and revise with confidence.

About

Readify AI

Transform any written content into an immersive audio experience with AI-powered narration. Supports various file formats and web content, optimizing layouts for seamless listening across devices. Offers a fully unlocked premium experience with no hidden fees.

Highlights
  • Expressive neural AI voices
  • Universal document support (ePUB, PDF, TXT, MOBI)
  • Continuous cross-device sync
  • Intelligent layout optimization for PDFs
  • Web content and article capture
  • Fully unlocked premium features
Features
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Turn the PDFs, ebooks, and documents you already own into natural-sounding audio. Import a file, press play, and make room for more reading—on a walk, in transit, at your desk, or away from the screen. LISTEN TO YOUR OWN LIBRARY. Bring your PDF, EPUB, TXT, MOBI, and AZW files into Readify. Choose an AI voice and settle into a comfortable listening pace for books, documents, and study materials. MADE FOR LONG DOCUMENTS For supported PDFs, Readify can turn dense pages and multi-column layouts into a cleaner reading experience before you listen. FOR SCANNED PDFS, TOO Import a scanned PDF, and Readify can recognize its text, making it easier to read and listen to. No camera scan needed. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Listen when you have time—during commutes, workouts, chores, or while resting your eyes. Prepare supported content for offline listening, and sign in when you want to keep your place across supported devices. START WITH A FILE YOU ALREADY HAVE. Open a PDF, ebook, or document. Choose a voice. Press play. Download Readify AI and turn the reading you already have into time you can use.

Screenshots

Readly4 screens
Readify AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Readify AI at 15.1 against Readly's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Readly versus Readify AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadlyReadify AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (125 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—125 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbhijeet MishraDeepReads LLC

In-app purchases

None

Readly

No in-app purchases

None

Readify AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Readly free?
Readly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Readify AI free?
Readify AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Readly or Readify AI have ads?
Neither Readly nor Readify AI shows ads.

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