ScrollWave vs Auread
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ScrollWave
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ScrollWave is a serialized reading and listening app for people who want stories in episodes. Create your own books, listen to them episode by episode, read along with the full text, and continue right where you left off. ScrollWave is built for stories that fit into real life: short sessions, longer listening, and easy progress across every book. With ScrollWave, you can: β’ Create your own serialized books β’ Listen to episode-based audio β’ Read the text version of each episode β’ Resume from your last listening position β’ Track progress across your library β’ Browse available books and continue unfinished stories β’ Keep your created books organized in one place β’ Use credits to unlock listening when available ScrollWave combines the feel of audiobooks, episodic storytelling, and a personal library in one simple experience. Start a book, follow the story in audio or text, and come back whenever you are ready for the next episode.
Auread
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Auread turns your audiobooks into a read-along experience. It transcribes the narration right on your device and highlights each word in sync with the audio β so you can listen and follow the text at the same time. WHY AUREAD β’ BUILT-IN FREE CATALOG β Browse LibriVox public-domain audiobooks, download one, and Auread fetches the matching Gutenberg text automatically: a complete read-along in two taps. β’ LISTENING STATS β Daily goal ring, streaks, and a week / month / year dashboard. β’ REAL CHAPTERS β Titles and headings inside the text, start time and length in the chapter menu, chapter or book timing at a tap. β’ Real read-along β words light up as theyβre spoken, with smooth auto-scroll. β’ On-device transcription β no ebook required; Auread generates the text itself, privately. β’ Your speed β 0.5Γβ2Γ with preserved pitch, saved per book or globally. β’ A reading view youβll love β adjustable size, themes, progressive illumination, Dynamic Type. β’ Automatic covers for your library. β’ Import anything β audio files, ZIPs of MP3s, even EPUB text. Built-in conversion. β’ Works offline β listen and read anywhere. PRIVACY FIRST Auread has no account and no server. Your audio, text, transcripts and progress never leave your device. Transcription runs entirely on-device. The only network use is fetching public book covers (title + author), anonymously, and the free catalog when you use it. LANGUAGES Interface in English, French, Spanish and German. Transcription supports multiple languages. Built for audiobook lovers, language learners, and anyone who reads better while listening.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScrollWave at 18.6 against Auread's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ScrollWave ships an update fortnightly, Auread every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScrollWave | Auread |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Biskaev | Mehdi Maaref |
In-app purchases
ScrollWave
No in-app purchases
Auread
No in-app purchases





