# KO Reader vs iRead

The clearest difference is price: iRead at Free against KO Reader's $3.99. iRead also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). KO Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

iRead is free to download; KO Reader costs $3.99 up front. iRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KO Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

iRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KO Reader | iRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ko-reader/id6761862109/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Carrell II](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891816764) | [Shuhui Sheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783579766) |

## What reviewers say

### KO Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ko-reader/id6761862109)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app transforms web articles, ebooks, and PDFs into natural-sounding speech using on-device AI. Enjoy private, offline listening with customizable voices and playback speeds. Export audio for later or read anywhere without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** On-device text-to-speech, Supports web articles, EPUB, PDF, and plain text, 53 neural voices in 9 languages, Customizable playback speed, Audio export to m4a/m4b, Offline functionality, Privacy-focused, no tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


### iRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940)

This app reads your EPUB, TXT, and MOBI books aloud using natural-sounding voices. It works offline, supports background playback with screen lock, and offers multi-language support. You can also import your own books and customize the reading experience.

**Highlights:** Offline text-to-speech, Natural neural voices, Background playback, Multi-language support, Import books from Files/Wi-Fi, Customizable reading themes, Library management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iRead Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KO Reader free?

KO Reader costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iRead free?

iRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KO Reader or iRead?

iRead is rated higher. KO Reader averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while iRead averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do KO Reader or iRead have ads?

Neither KO Reader nor iRead shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*