Offline AudioBook vs PageTone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Offline AudioBook
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VoiceReader Turns EPUBs, PDFs and text into natural audio β 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 itβs 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: β’ EPUB books β’ PDF documents β’ Text files (.txt) Open files directly from the Files app. ______ A focused reading experience VoiceReader is designed to make listening natural and comfortable. β’ Follow the text with highlighted reading β’ Adjust reading speed to match your pace β’ Jump forward or backward while listening β’ Resume exactly where you left off β’ 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. β’ Track your listening with daily goals β’ Quickly resume your last document from Home Screen widgets β’ Build a simple daily reading habit ______ Privacy first Your documents never leave your device. VoiceReader processes everything locally using Appleβs built-in speech technology. β’ No cloud processing β’ No account required β’ No document tracking β’ Works completely offline ______ Built for everyday reading VoiceReader is perfect for: β’ Listening to books and long documents β’ Studying while resting your eyes β’ Multitasking while commuting or walking β’ Reducing screen time β’ 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/ ______
PageTone
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Every book has a world. PageTone helps you step into it. Create a personalised reading atmosphere inspired by the story, setting, genre, or mood you are exploring. Describe what you are reading, and PageTone prepares a layered soundscape designed to accompany the moment without taking attention away from the page. BUILD YOUR READING ROOM Start with a title or a simple description of the atmosphere you want. A quiet library during a storm. A mysterious forest at night. A warm room beside a fireplace. PageTone transforms that idea into a reading room made from complementary ambient sounds. MIX EVERY LAYER Each atmosphere can combine up to four sound layers, including rain, wind, forest ambience, fireplace, turning pages, and quiet room tone. Inside the mixer, you can: β’ Adjust the volume of each sound β’ Mute or restore individual layers β’ Fine-tune the balance of the room β’ Reset the original atmosphere β’ Shape the soundscape while you read READ AT YOUR OWN RHYTHM Set an optional starting page and page goal for your session, or simply read without tracking anything. PageTone keeps reading goals intentionally lightweight. There are no streaks, scores, competitive rankings, or productivity pressure. RETURN TO YOUR LATEST ROOM Your most recent reading room remains available, so you can quickly return to the atmosphere you were using and continue your session. MADE FOR QUIET MOMENTS PageTone combines an editorial interface, paper-inspired visuals, illustrated environments, and subtle animation to create a calm space around your book. The experience is designed for readers who enjoy ambience, focus, ritual, and the feeling of entering a story. FEATURES β’ Personalised reading atmospheres β’ Layered ambient soundscapes β’ Up to four simultaneous sound layers β’ Individual volume and mute controls β’ Optional page goals β’ Resume your latest reading room β’ Background audio support β’ App Shortcuts integration β’ No account required PageTone does not search book catalogues, scan covers, stream music, or require social activity. It is a private reading companion built around your book, your room, and your pace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PageTone at none against Offline AudioBook's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Offline AudioBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PageTone asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Offline AudioBook | PageTone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Giacomo Giugie | Luisa Cecilia da Silva Pinto |
In-app purchases
Offline AudioBook
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Yearly Plan$22.991 Year
- Lifetime for all family$29.99
PageTone
No in-app purchases









