Comparison

Audio Book Reader vs Quad

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

Head to head
About

Audio Book Reader

Features
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ReadBeam turns any printed book into a read-aloud lesson. Snap a page with your iPhone, and ReadBeam reads it back with each word lit up the moment its spoken built for early readers, struggling readers, and families with dyslexia. POINT YOUR CAMERA. HEAR THE BOOK. On-device OCR captures the page in seconds no typing required Edge detection straightens the page automatically Works on any printed book, worksheet, or note READ ALONG, NOT ALONE Each word highlights in real time as its spoken Builds the sound-to-symbol connection that powers fluent reading Adjustable pace for new readers and re-readers FRIENDLY VOICES Choose Sunny, Luna, or Atlas warm narrators Replay, pause, and rewind MADE FOR FAMILIES, BUILT FOR CLASSROOMS Parents can scan a bedtime book in under a minute Teachers prescan their class library and share with parents using a simple class code Every reader in the class gets the same library no duplicate work WHO USES READBEAM Parents of early readers (ages 5-8) Speech-language pathologists and reading specialists Teachers running guided-reading groups Homeschool families Families with dyslexia, ADHD, or print disabilities PRIVACY Text recognition runs on your device. The reader voices use Google Cloud Text-to-Speech to synthesize audio from recognized text. Books that teachers share to a class are stored on ReadBeam-hosted secure storage so students can read along. No third-party analytics, no ads, no data sold. Full policy: https://theaiconveyor.com/readbeam/privacy SUPPORT We answer every email. Reach us at https://theaiconveyor.com/readbeam/support TERMS OF USE ReadBeam Terms (includes Acceptable Use for scanned content): https://theaiconveyor.com/readbeam/terms ReadBeam is also licensed under the Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quad

This app automatically extracts all deadlines, assignments, and important dates from your course syllabi. It organizes them into a single, sortable list or calendar view, provides timely reminders, and helps you track your grades throughout the semester. You can also find study groups within your classes.

Highlights
  • Automatic syllabus scanning
  • All deadlines in one place
  • Calendar integration
  • Grade tracking and finals calculator
  • Timely deadline reminders
  • Study group finder
Features
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It's the first week of the semester. You have five syllabi, five different PDFs, and no real idea what's due when. Quad reads them for you. Upload a syllabus and in about 30 seconds you have every deadline, quiz, exam, and paper, dated and sorted. Along with the grade breakdown and the details you always end up scrolling back to find, like office hours and the late policy. Do that for each class and your whole semester is built before the first assignment is even out. WHAT YOU GET Every deadline in one place All your classes in one list, or on a calendar. Sorted by what's actually due next, not by which syllabus you opened first. Reminders that arrive in time to matter A heads up before things are due, timed to when you actually sit down to work. Your grade, before the final Log each assignment and see where you're heading, not just where you've been. The finals calculator tells you exactly what you need on the last exam. On the calendar you already use Subscribe your calendar to Quad and new deadlines appear on their own, all semester. Works with Apple Calendar and Google Calendar. Study groups Find people in your classes and study together. HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload a syllabus. PDF, a photo of the printout, or pasted text. 2. Quad pulls out every dated item and builds the semester. 3. Get reminded before deadlines, and watch your grade as it moves. No syllabus handy? Try it with our sample and see the whole thing work first. PRICING Quad Plus is free for 3 days. After that it's $6.99 per month or $39.99 per year, which works out to less than a dollar a week. Cancel any time in your App Store settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically for the same price and period unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it any time in your App Store settings. Terms of Use: https://quad-landing.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://quad-landing.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Audio Book Reader4 screens
Quad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Quad at 15.0 against Audio Book Reader's 17.0. 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. Audio Book Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Quad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Book Reader ships an update every 3 days, Quad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Audio Book Reader versus Quad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Book ReaderQuad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAI Conveyor Inc.Vista Wholesale Central LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Audio Book Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Standard$2.991 Month
  • Plus$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Quad

Subscriptions2
  • Quad Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Quad+ Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Audio Book Reader free?
Audio Book Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quad free?
Quad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audio Book Reader or Quad have ads?
Neither Audio Book Reader nor Quad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Book Reader or Quad?
Audio Book Reader ships an update every 3 days, and Quad every 6 days. Most recently, Audio Book Reader was updated on November 9, 2026 and Quad on October 31, 2026.

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