Speakify Reader vs Auread
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Speakify Reader
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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
Auread
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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 theyβre spoken, with smooth auto-scroll. β’ On-device transcription β no ebook required; Auread generates the text itself, privately. β’ Your speed β 0.5Γβ2Γ with preserved pitch, saved per book or globally. β’ A reading view youβll 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Speakify Reader | Auread |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Doan Quoc Khanh | Mehdi Maaref |
In-app purchases
Speakify Reader
No in-app purchases
Auread
No in-app purchases









