Comparison

Offline AudioBook vs ReadCast

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

Head to head
About

Offline AudioBook

Features
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VoiceReader Turns EPUBs, PDFs and text into natural audio — entirely on your device. Listen to books, documents and articles using high-quality Apple voices while your files stay private on your iPhone. No cloud processing, no accounts, no tracking. Follow the text as it’s read, adjust the speed to your preference and enjoy a distraction-free listening experience - even without an internet connection. ______ Listen to your documents Import files and start listening in seconds. VoiceReader supports: • EPUB books • PDF documents • Text files (.txt) Open files directly from the Files app. ______ A focused reading experience VoiceReader is designed to make listening natural and comfortable. • Follow the text with highlighted reading • Adjust reading speed to match your pace • Jump forward or backward while listening • Resume exactly where you left off • Continue listening in background, even with the app closed Helpful for focus, accessibility and reduced eye strain. ______ Widgets & daily goals Stay consistent with your reading. • Track your listening with daily goals • Quickly resume your last document from Home Screen widgets • Build a simple daily reading habit ______ Privacy first Your documents never leave your device. VoiceReader processes everything locally using Apple’s built-in speech technology. • No cloud processing • No account required • No document tracking • Works completely offline ______ Built for everyday reading VoiceReader is perfect for: • Listening to books and long documents • Studying while resting your eyes • Multitasking while commuting or walking • Reducing screen time • Making reading more accessible ______ Free plan Try VoiceReader for free with limited daily listening time and one document in your library. Upgrade to unlock unlimited listening and documents. ______ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ______

About

ReadCast

Features
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ReadCast reads to you. Bring a PDF, an ebook, an article or your favorite newsletter, pick a voice, and press play. WHAT IT READS • PDF, EPUB and text files from Files • Any article link, shared from Safari or pasted in • Newsletters and blogs with a feed, refreshed each time you open them • Free books: public-domain classics and open-access novels on shelves that restock daily • Pasted text, like a long email or your study notes VOICES WITH CHARACTER Choose from 13 natural voices and give them a style: calm, warm, cheerful, a whisper, dramatic, even spooky. Hear a sample in your language before you pick. READ AND LISTEN Follow along as each word lights up while it is read, or put the phone away and just listen. Change the speed from 0.75x to 2x, keep your place in every book, and build a daily listening streak. PLANS Start free. Upgrade to Pro, Premium or Max for more listening hours each month. Terms of Use: https://readcast.cc/terms

Screenshots

Offline AudioBook4 screens
ReadCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ReadCast at 16.4 against Offline AudioBook's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Offline AudioBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ReadCast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Offline AudioBook ships an update every 5 weeks, ReadCast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Offline AudioBook versus ReadCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffline AudioBookReadCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiacomo GiugieDevLab Spa

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Offline AudioBook

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Yearly Plan$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime for all family$29.99
6 purchases

ReadCast

Subscriptions6
  • Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Max Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Max Annual7 Days trial$279.991 Year

Questions

Is Offline AudioBook free?
Offline AudioBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadCast free?
ReadCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Offline AudioBook or ReadCast have ads?
Neither Offline AudioBook nor ReadCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Offline AudioBook or ReadCast?
Offline AudioBook ships an update every 5 weeks, and ReadCast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Offline AudioBook was updated on October 24, 2026 and ReadCast on October 31, 2026.

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