Comparison

SlowRead vs MyVoiceBook

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

Head to head
About

SlowRead

Features
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SlowRead — A daily passage from the world's greatest books Take 5 minutes each day to immerse yourself in classic literature. A DAILY PASSAGE, A LASTING HABIT Receive one carefully selected passage every day — just enough to savor the beauty of great writing. No pressure, no rush. Day by day, you'll finish entire masterpieces. WORLD CLASSICS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS From Dream of the Red Chamber to Shakespeare, from Natsume Soseki to Akutagawa Ryunosuke — explore 100+ classics in Chinese, English, and Japanese, with more titles added regularly. BILINGUAL SIDE BY SIDE Read in dual-language mode to enjoy the original text while effortlessly understanding every passage. AI READING COMPANION Your AI companion provides story recaps, character maps, and cultural context to help you explore the historical background and cultural significance of classic works. Toggle it off anytime for a distraction-free reading experience. READING STREAKS Track your daily reading streak. Like a fitness tracker for your mind, make reading your daily ritual. Pro users can freeze their streak to stay protected on off days. IMMERSIVE READING EXPERIENCE A thoughtfully designed ink-inspired theme with comfortable serif typography creates a reading experience that feels like turning real pages. Dark mode supported. SHARE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS Earn beautiful reading certificates when you finish a book. Share your reading milestones and streaks with friends. Start your journey through the classics. One passage a day. Read slowly. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION SlowRead Pro offers monthly ($3.99/mo), yearly ($29.99/yr), and lifetime ($79.99) plans. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://slowread.xyz/terms Privacy Policy: https://slowread.xyz/privacy

About

MyVoiceBook

Features
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Love reading but want to give your eyes a rest? MyVoiceBook is an elegant, AI-powered audiobook player designed for your ePub collection. Simply import your books and turn text into natural-sounding voices, creating an immersive listening experience anytime, anywhere. Whether you are commuting, doing chores, or relaxing before bed, MyVoiceBook is your perfect reading companion. Key Features: • Powerful AI Narration: Enjoy high-quality, natural-sounding voices in multiple languages that bring your books to life. • Smart Text Tracking: The page automatically scrolls to follow the voice. Seamlessly switch between reading and listening without ever losing your place. • Seamless iCloud Sync: Your library and reading progress are securely backed up to your personal iCloud, syncing perfectly across all your Apple devices. • Smart Sleep Timer: The perfect bedtime companion. Long press the play button to set a timer, and let the app stop automatically as you fall asleep peacefully. • Beautiful Liquid Glass UI: Designed for an immersive and intuitive experience. Enjoy reading with customizable settings and easily manage your library with a simple swipe. Download MyVoiceBook now and build your personal voice library.

Screenshots

SlowRead4 screens
MyVoiceBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyVoiceBook at every 4 days against SlowRead's every 9 days. SlowRead's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 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. SlowRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MyVoiceBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SlowRead ships an update every 9 days, MyVoiceBook every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SlowRead versus MyVoiceBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlowReadMyVoiceBook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT-PLUS LtdHon Kwan Huang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SlowRead

Subscriptions2
  • SlowRead Pro$3.991 Month
  • SlowRead Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • SlowRead Pro Lifetime$79.99
1 purchases

MyVoiceBook

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is SlowRead free?
SlowRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyVoiceBook free?
MyVoiceBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SlowRead or MyVoiceBook have ads?
Neither SlowRead nor MyVoiceBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SlowRead or MyVoiceBook?
SlowRead ships an update every 9 days, and MyVoiceBook every 4 days. Most recently, SlowRead was updated on October 31, 2026 and MyVoiceBook on October 31, 2026.

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