# Readly vs iRead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readly at none against iRead's 1. iRead's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Readly asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readly | iRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Abhijeet Mishra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169010667) | [Shuhui Sheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783579766) |

## What reviewers say

### Readly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readly-ai/id6759801924)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940)

This app reads your EPUB, TXT, and MOBI books aloud using natural-sounding voices. It works offline, supports background playback with screen lock, and offers multi-language support. You can also import your own books and customize the reading experience.

**Highlights:** Offline text-to-speech, Natural neural voices, Background playback, Multi-language support, Import books from Files/Wi-Fi, Customizable reading themes, Library management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iRead Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readly free?

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

### Is iRead free?

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

### Do Readly or iRead have ads?

Neither Readly nor iRead shows ads.

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