Comparison

Auread vs SpoilThePlot

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

Head to head
About

Auread

Features
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Auread turns your audiobooks into a read-along experience. It transcribes the narration right on your device and highlights each word in sync with the audio — so you can listen and follow the text at the same time. WHY AUREAD • BUILT-IN FREE CATALOG — Browse LibriVox public-domain audiobooks, download one, and Auread fetches the matching Gutenberg text automatically: a complete read-along in two taps. • LISTENING STATS — Daily goal ring, streaks, and a week / month / year dashboard. • REAL CHAPTERS — Titles and headings inside the text, start time and length in the chapter menu, chapter or book timing at a tap. • Real read-along — words light up as they’re spoken, with smooth auto-scroll. • On-device transcription — no ebook required; Auread generates the text itself, privately. • Your speed — 0.5×–2× with preserved pitch, saved per book or globally. • A reading view you’ll love — adjustable size, themes, progressive illumination, Dynamic Type. • Automatic covers for your library. • Import anything — audio files, ZIPs of MP3s, even EPUB text. Built-in conversion. • Works offline — listen and read anywhere. PRIVACY FIRST Auread has no account and no server. Your audio, text, transcripts and progress never leave your device. Transcription runs entirely on-device. The only network use is fetching public book covers (title + author), anonymously, and the free catalog when you use it. LANGUAGES Interface in English, French, Spanish and German. Transcription supports multiple languages. Built for audiobook lovers, language learners, and anyone who reads better while listening.

About

SpoilThePlot

This app helps readers discover new thriller books, series, and upcoming releases without revealing plot spoilers. Users can browse by theme, track their reading progress, and create custom lists. Spoilers are optional and hidden until viewed.

Highlights
  • Discover new thriller books
  • Browse by themes and tropes
  • Follow series in reading order
  • Track reading progress
  • Create custom reading lists
  • Optional spoiler protection
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

Auread4 screens
SpoilThePlot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auread at none against SpoilThePlot's 4. Auread also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SpoilThePlot's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. SpoilThePlot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Auread asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auread ships an update every 3 weeks, SpoilThePlot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Auread versus SpoilThePlot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAureadSpoilThePlot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMehdi MaarefSpoilThePlot

In-app purchases

None

Auread

No in-app purchases

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 Auread free?
Auread is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpoilThePlot free?
SpoilThePlot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Auread or SpoilThePlot have ads?
Neither Auread nor SpoilThePlot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auread or SpoilThePlot?
Auread ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpoilThePlot every 2 months. Most recently, Auread was updated on October 24, 2026 and SpoilThePlot on October 31, 2026.

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