Codex Reader Early Access vs ReadLover
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codex Reader Early Access
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Codex Reader turns the books you already own into one library you can read and listen to. Connect your own sources — Plex, Audiobookshelf, OPDS catalogs, and Storyteller — or bring files straight in from the Files app. Your EPUBs, M4Bs, and MP3 audiobooks all land in a single shelf. READ AND LISTEN, TOGETHER Readalouds keep the text and the narration in sync, highlighting each line as it's spoken. Switch between reading and listening whenever you like and pick up exactly where you left off. BUILT FOR iOS CarPlay for the drive. Siri and Spotlight to jump straight into a book. Home Screen widgets and a Live Activity for what you're in the middle of. Everything works offline once downloaded. MADE YOURS Choose your app icon, tune typography and playback to taste, organize shelves and reading lists, and follow authors or servers to hear about new arrivals. Codex Premium adds iCloud sync so your place in a book follows you between devices.
ReadLover
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ReadLover is your personal AI-powered reading companion that turns any written text into high-quality, natural-sounding audio. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or resting your eyes, let our advanced AI voices read to you. Why you'll love ReadLover: Human-Like AI Voices: Say goodbye to robotic tones. Enjoy realistic voices with natural intonation. Listen Anywhere: Import PDFs, web articles, or paste text to start your audio journey. Boost Productivity: Multitask with ease by listening to your documents while on the go. Customizable Experience: Adjust reading speed and choose from multiple voices to suit your style. Experience the future of reading. Download ReadLover today and start listening!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadLover at none against Codex Reader Early Access's 1. ReadLover also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. Codex Reader Early Access sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ReadLover asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Codex Reader Early Access | ReadLover |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cameron Green | Kacper Gryz |
In-app purchases
Codex Reader Early Access
- Codex Premium$6.99
ReadLover
No in-app purchases









