Comparison

Audory vs SpoilThePlot

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

Head to head
About

Audory

Features
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Audory turns anything you read into an audiobook — out loud, on your device, even offline. Import a PDF, EPUB or text file and Audory reads it to you with natural voices. Or pick a free classic from the built-in public-domain library, thousands of books ready to listen to. YOUR FILES STAY ON YOUR PHONE Everything runs on-device. There is no account to create and nothing to upload. Your documents never leave your phone. FEATURES • Natural on-device voices — male and female • Import PDF, EPUB and TXT, or open files straight from Files, Mail or Safari • Free public-domain library (thousands of classics) • Karaoke reading: the current sentence is highlighted and the page follows along; tap any sentence to jump there • Background playback with lock-screen controls • Cozy background sounds — rain, campfire, ocean, café and more, mixed under the voice • Adjustable speed, sleep timer, and it remembers where you stopped • Light and dark themes, large readable text FREE & PREMIUM The whole public-domain library is free to listen to in full, forever. The free plan also includes one voice, one background sound, and a five-minute preview of every file you import — so you can check it reads correctly before you decide. Audory Premium unlocks unlimited listening to your own imported files, all voices, and every background sound. Choose a monthly subscription, or pay once for lifetime access with no subscription. Audory reads more than thirty languages; English sounds the most natural today. Note: the voices download once (about 400 MB) the first time you listen, then work offline. --- Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://dangnguyen.app/audory/privacy

About

SpoilThePlot

Explore books, themes, series, and upcoming releases without revealing plot twists. This app allows you to discover new thrillers while keeping spoilers optional and track your reading progress with personalized lists.

Highlights
  • Discover new thrillers
  • Optional spoiler control
  • Browse themes and tropes
  • Follow series in reading order
  • Track reading lists
  • Upcoming release notifications
Features
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Discover your next thriller without ruining the surprise. SpoilThePlot helps readers explore books, themes, series, and upcoming releases while keeping spoilers completely optional. DISCOVER THRILLERS Browse the latest additions, search the full library, and explore popular thriller themes, tropes, and settings. Follow series in reading order and keep up with upcoming releases. SPOILER-SAFE BOOK PAGES Every book page lets you explore covers, descriptions, themes, and key details without accidentally revealing major plot points. Spoilers stay hidden until you decide to view them. TRACK YOUR READING Create your own reading lists, keep track of books you’ve finished, and use author checklists to see what you’ve read and what’s next. FRESH SPOILS Receive optional notifications whenever new books are added to SpoilThePlot, so there’s always another thriller waiting to discover. SUPPORT SPOILTHEPLOT If you’d like to help support the site, you can leave an optional tip to help cover hosting and ongoing development. Tips are completely voluntary and don’t unlock additional features. Sign in with your email using a secure magic link. Available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Audory4 screens
SpoilThePlot4 screens

Verdict

The call

Audory and SpoilThePlot are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Audory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SpoilThePlot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audory ships an update every 3 weeks, SpoilThePlot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Audory versus SpoilThePlot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudorySpoilThePlot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB6 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperDang NguyenSpoilThePlot

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Audory

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
4 purchases

SpoilThePlot

One-time4
  • Optional Tip$0.99
  • Optional Tip$2.99
  • Optional Tip$4.99
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  • Optional Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Audory free?
Audory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpoilThePlot free?
SpoilThePlot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Audory or SpoilThePlot have ads?
Neither Audory nor SpoilThePlot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audory or SpoilThePlot?
Audory ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpoilThePlot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Audory was updated on October 17, 2026 and SpoilThePlot on October 8, 2026.

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