Comparison

ReadCast vs Aloud Reader

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

Head to head
About

ReadCast

Transform any text into an audiobook. Read PDFs, ebooks, articles, newsletters, or pasted text with natural-sounding voices. Follow along as words highlight or simply listen on the go.

Highlights
  • Reads PDF, EPUB, and text files
  • Converts article links to audio
  • Supports newsletters and blogs with feeds
  • Offers 13 natural-sounding voices
  • Highlights words as they are read
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.75x to 2x)
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

About

Aloud Reader

Features
Read full description

Turn commute time, exercise time, shopping time and more into reading time. Aloud Reader lets you listen to your own books and documents using natural AI voices. Import your EPUB, PDF, DOCX, Markdown and TXT files, then enjoy them while driving, walking, exercising and more. Read along while you listen with synchronized text highlighting—ideal for improving language skills or simply following the narration. Built by readers for readers, Aloud Reader combines high-quality audio with a clean, distraction-free reading experience. Features include: • Import and manage your own library • Support for EPUB, PDF, DOCX, Markdown and TXT files • Support for 45 languages, including 54 natural AI voices • Read along while you listen with synchronized text highlighting • Adjustable playback speeds up to 4× • Built-in sleep timer for bedtime listening • Four reading themes, including low-light modes for bedtime reading Every user has access to both Basic Audio and Enhanced Audio. Subscribers enjoy unlimited Enhanced Audio listening. Whether you’re trying to finish more books, keep up with reading assignments, improve language skills or simply make better use of your day, Aloud Reader offers a flexible and comfortable way to experience books and documents. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR7EA6Fp4XkhoKu2Vu_rHx2grrUm68k_1Hb67Og7uo3TeCMKj7yPuIEFzPUwdF6QYORPvpWdV5rj-Zx/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ReadCast4 screens
Aloud Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aloud Reader at none against ReadCast's 6. Aloud Reader also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). ReadCast's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. ReadCast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Aloud Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReadCast ships an update every 3 weeks, Aloud Reader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ReadCast versus Aloud Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReadCastAloud Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDevLab SpaDAVID LOREN MARVIT

In-app purchases

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
None

Aloud Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReadCast free?
ReadCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aloud Reader free?
Aloud Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReadCast or Aloud Reader have ads?
Neither ReadCast nor Aloud Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReadCast or Aloud Reader?
ReadCast ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aloud Reader every 9 days. Most recently, ReadCast was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aloud Reader on November 5, 2026.

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