Comparison

GutenbergListen vs InkYomi

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

Head to head
About

GutenbergListen

Features
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GutenbergListen's raison d'Γͺtre is to provide simple access to the Project Gutenberg website of 70,000 plus books to blind user or to anyone using a screen reader to by providing a succinct browsing experience (declutered, to use the vernacular) to speed navigation. Everyone is, of course, welcome to use it. It is provided without out charge under the agpl-3.0 license. Selected eBooks and audio books are downloaded to the user's phone or tablet and remain until deleted by the user. Downloaded books can be accessed on or offline. eBooks are spoken in a user select-able voice that can be managed by speed, pitch and other basic controls including a sleep timer. Audio books are played at a user select-able speed and the basic controls also include a sleep timer. No personal data is collected, no account creation is required, no location or device information is collected, your location is not tracked and there are no analytics used.

About

InkYomi

Features
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InkYomi is the InkColors reader for enjoying your book library on your device. Sign in, open a title from your library, and continue reading in a clean, comfortable EPUB-powered reading view. Designed for long reading sessions, InkYomi keeps the page calm and the controls close. Your place is remembered, your library is organized, and reading settings help the text feel right on your screen. Features: - Access your InkColors library - Open and read EPUB-based books - Resume from your last reading position - Browse your bookshelf - Use light and dark reading modes - Adjust font size for comfort - Read in a simple, text-first interface InkYomi is built for readers who want less noise between them and the next chapter.

Screenshots

GutenbergListen3 screens
InkYomi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InkYomi at every 2 days against GutenbergListen's every 6 weeks. 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

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

GutenbergListen ships an update every 6 weeks, InkYomi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
GutenbergListen versus InkYomi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGutenbergListenInkYomi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFrank D DucrestCarson Press LLC

In-app purchases

None

GutenbergListen

No in-app purchases

None

InkYomi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GutenbergListen free?
GutenbergListen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InkYomi free?
InkYomi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GutenbergListen or InkYomi have ads?
Neither GutenbergListen nor InkYomi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GutenbergListen or InkYomi?
GutenbergListen ships an update every 6 weeks, and InkYomi every 2 days. Most recently, GutenbergListen was updated on November 5, 2026 and InkYomi on October 31, 2026.

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