Comparison

Book Stereo vs Readity

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

Head to head
About

Book Stereo

Features
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Turn any book into a personalized audiobook instantly, in any voice, speed, or language. Instantly convert any PDF or ePub file into a personalized audiobook. Book Stereo transforms the way you experience stories - bringing books to life through immersive, high-quality audio. Whether you’re at home, commuting, or unwinding, you can listen, explore, and dive deeper into stories like never before. Audiobooks offer a hands-free, engaging way to enjoy content anywhere, making them perfect for multitasking and modern lifestyles. - Key Features Immersive Stereo Audio Experience stories in rich, layered sound designed to pull you into every moment. Listen Anytime, Anywhere Stream or download your content and enjoy it on the go. Seamless Playback Pause, resume, and pick up exactly where you left off. Multi-Task Friendly Enjoy stories while driving, working out, or relaxing—no screen required. - Why BookStereo? Reading is evolving. Audio storytelling allows you to experience books in a more immersive and accessible way—combining performance, sound, and narrative into one powerful format. Book Stereo takes this even further with enhanced stereo sound design—making every story feel alive. Select your narrator and speed and listen to any Book at your convenience. Already bought the physical book and don't want to download the pdf? No problem, our built in PDF reader allows you to take a picture of the page, upload in seconds and get the text read back to you.

About

Readity

Convert any text into natural-sounding audio for on-the-go listening. Supports web pages, documents, scanned text, and typed input. Enjoy features like read-along highlighting and offline playback.

Highlights
  • AI-narrated audio
  • Supports web pages, PDFs, EPUBs, Word docs
  • Camera scanning for printed text
  • Read-along highlighting
  • Offline listening
  • Chapter navigation for books
Features
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Readity turns anything you want to read into audio, narrated in natural AI voices; so you can "read" while you commute, walk, cook, or rest your eyes. Paste a link, upload a file, scan a printed page, or type your own words, and Readity reads it aloud. WHAT YOU CAN LISTEN TO • Articles & web pages, including pages behind a login, via the in-app browser • PDFs, EPUB books, and Word documents • Printed pages, scan with your camera • Your own text, paste or type it in FEATURES • Natural AI voices: switch voices any time, even mid-listen • Read-along highlighting: follow the words as they're spoken • Real book chapters: EPUB and PDF books use their own table of contents, so you can jump to any chapter • Offline listening: download and listen without a connection • Resume across your library: pick up right where you left off Readity Pro unlocks unlimited imports, unlimited listening, and offline downloads. Start with a free 3-day trial. Readity Pro is an auto-renewing subscription: $12.99/month or $89.99/year after a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Screenshots

Book Stereo4 screens
Readity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Readity at weekly against Book Stereo's every 3 months. Book Stereo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Book Stereo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Readity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Book Stereo ships an update every 3 months, Readity weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Book Stereo versus Readity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBook StereoReadity
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB49 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperACube GamesVoxwave LLC (Apps)

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Book Stereo

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Ultimate Monthly$19.991 Month
2 purchases

Readity

Subscriptions2
  • Readity Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Readity Pro Annual$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Book Stereo free?
Book Stereo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readity free?
Readity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Book Stereo or Readity have ads?
Neither Book Stereo nor Readity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Book Stereo or Readity?
Book Stereo ships an update every 3 months, and Readity weekly. Most recently, Book Stereo was updated on September 30, 2026 and Readity on October 13, 2026.

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