Sona Reader vs Narratorly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Sona Reader
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Welcome to your favourite reading app. Read books by your favourite African and international authors, and add your own to build your library, all in one reader. Annotate your pages, hit your reading goals, and read on any device. With a Sα»na account, you can also read your own books in your browser. A LIBRARY THAT FOLLOWS YOU Your books, place, bookmarks, highlights and notes sync across your phone and tablet. Import your own EPUBs and PDFs and read them next to your Sα»na books. Sort your shelves into collections and keep a wishlist for what you want next. MARK UP EVERY PAGE - Highlight in nine colours, with shades made for each reader theme - Attach a note to the exact passage you selected - React to a passage with a private emoji that sits in the margin, and pick your five favourites - Find every saved passage again in From Your Pages on Home, and tap one to open the book at that spot A READING YEAR YOU CAN SEE - Set a yearly reading goal and track it, with confetti when you pass it - Keep a daily reading streak - See your monthly Sα»na Chapters and your Sα»na Wrapped READ YOUR WAY - Light, sepia, dark and black themes - Your own font, text size and spacing - Picture Books, PDFs and EPUBs, all in one reader FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK - More to Read suggests books from what you have been reading - Discover new books and free reads - Follow your favourite authors and see who you follow, any time eARC HUB - Request advance copies from authors, read them early, and leave reviews, all from your phone.
Narratorly
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Find your next audiobook based on narrator, voice, accent and genre. Narratorly helps audiobook listeners discover new books in a way that traditional stores don't. Instead of searching only by title or author, you can explore audiobooks by the voices you love listening to. Whether you're looking for a gripping thriller narrated by a favourite performer, a British accent, a particular genre, or simply your next great listen, Narratorly makes discovery simple. Features: β’ Browse audiobooks by narrator, voice, accent and genre β’ Discover new books and hidden gems β’ Save favourites for later β’ Explore dedicated narrator pages β’ Track listening challenges and reading goals β’ Find recommendations based on your interests β’ Search thousands of audiobooks in one place Perfect for audiobook fans who choose their next listen based on the narrator as much as the story. Narratorly is independently created by an audiobook enthusiast and is designed to help listeners discover their next favourite audiobook.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Narratorly at 15.0 against Sona Reader's 18.0. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Sona Reader | Narratorly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sona Books Limited | Karalyn Stevens |
In-app purchases
Sona Reader
No in-app purchases
Narratorly
No in-app purchases









