GutenbergListen vs InkYomi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GutenbergListen
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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.
InkYomi
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | GutenbergListen | InkYomi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Frank D Ducrest | Carson Press LLC |
In-app purchases
GutenbergListen
No in-app purchases
InkYomi
No in-app purchases









