Comparison

Speakify Reader vs Auread

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

Head to head
About

Speakify Reader

Features
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Speakify turns any PDF, ebook, or web page into a book you can listen to. Add your own files or a link, or pick from a large library of free public-domain classics and audiobooks β€” then read, or tap Listen and let Speakify read it aloud with word-by-word highlighting. FEATURES β€’ Read PDFs, HTML and web articles in a clean, distraction-free reader β€’ Listen to any text with natural read-aloud (text-to-speech) β€’ Free library: hundreds of classic books and audiobooks (Project Gutenberg, LibriVox, Wikisource, Aozora Bunko) β€’ Real audiobooks with chapters, adjustable speed and a sleep timer β€’ Bookmarks, notes, reading progress and daily streaks β€’ Read and listen offline β€’ Available in 10 languages Read and listen your way. Download Speakify and turn your reading list into an audiobook library. Terms of Use: https://wgbk.github.io/speakify/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://wgbk.github.io/speakify/privacy-policy.html

About

Auread

Features
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Auread turns your audiobooks into a read-along experience. It transcribes the narration right on your device and highlights each word in sync with the audio β€” so you can listen and follow the text at the same time. WHY AUREAD β€’ BUILT-IN FREE CATALOG β€” Browse LibriVox public-domain audiobooks, download one, and Auread fetches the matching Gutenberg text automatically: a complete read-along in two taps. β€’ LISTENING STATS β€” Daily goal ring, streaks, and a week / month / year dashboard. β€’ REAL CHAPTERS β€” Titles and headings inside the text, start time and length in the chapter menu, chapter or book timing at a tap. β€’ Real read-along β€” words light up as they’re spoken, with smooth auto-scroll. β€’ On-device transcription β€” no ebook required; Auread generates the text itself, privately. β€’ Your speed β€” 0.5×–2Γ— with preserved pitch, saved per book or globally. β€’ A reading view you’ll love β€” adjustable size, themes, progressive illumination, Dynamic Type. β€’ Automatic covers for your library. β€’ Import anything β€” audio files, ZIPs of MP3s, even EPUB text. Built-in conversion. β€’ Works offline β€” listen and read anywhere. PRIVACY FIRST Auread has no account and no server. Your audio, text, transcripts and progress never leave your device. Transcription runs entirely on-device. The only network use is fetching public book covers (title + author), anonymously, and the free catalog when you use it. LANGUAGES Interface in English, French, Spanish and German. Transcription supports multiple languages. Built for audiobook lovers, language learners, and anyone who reads better while listening.

Screenshots

Speakify Reader4 screens
Auread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Auread at none against Speakify Reader's shown. Auread also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Speakify Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speakify Reader ships an update every 2 months, Auread every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Speakify Reader versus Auread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeakify ReaderAuread
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size106 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoan Quoc KhanhMehdi Maaref

In-app purchases

None

Speakify Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Auread

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speakify Reader free?
Speakify Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auread free?
Auread is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speakify Reader or Auread have ads?
Speakify Reader shows ads; Auread does not.
Which is updated more often, Speakify Reader or Auread?
Speakify Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Auread every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speakify Reader was updated on September 12, 2026 and Auread on September 15, 2026.

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