Auread vs Local AI Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Auread
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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 β so you can listen and follow the text at the same time. WHY AUREAD β’ BUILT-IN FREE CATALOG β Browse LibriVox public-domain audiobooks, download one, and Auread fetches the matching Gutenberg text automatically: a complete read-along in two taps. β’ LISTENING STATS β Daily goal ring, streaks, and a week / month / year dashboard. β’ REAL CHAPTERS β Titles and headings inside the text, start time and length in the chapter menu, chapter or book timing at a tap. β’ Real read-along β words light up as theyβre spoken, with smooth auto-scroll. β’ On-device transcription β no ebook required; Auread generates the text itself, privately. β’ Your speed β 0.5Γβ2Γ with preserved pitch, saved per book or globally. β’ A reading view youβll love β adjustable size, themes, progressive illumination, Dynamic Type. β’ Automatic covers for your library. β’ Import anything β audio files, ZIPs of MP3s, even EPUB text. Built-in conversion. β’ Works offline β 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.
Local AI Reader
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Local AI Reader turns any document into a personal audiobook using on-device AI voices that sound remarkably natural β no internet, no cloud, no privacy concerns. Import a PDF, EPUB, TXT or RTF from your Files app, iCloud Drive or any share sheet. Local AI Reader automatically splits the text into sentences and speaks them one by one, with every word highlighted in real time as it is read aloud. Follow along, skip ahead, or tap any sentence to jump straight to it. Choose from 8 distinct voices β American English and British English, male and female β each powered by a language model that runs entirely on your device!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auread at none against Local AI Reader's 1. Auread also leads on ads (none vs shown). Local AI Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Local AI Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Auread asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Auread | Local AI Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 570 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mehdi Maaref | Vadym Vasylaki |
In-app purchases
Auread
No in-app purchases
Local AI Reader
- Unlock Premium$3.99









