# Volume. vs iRead

The clearest difference is rating: iRead at 5.0 against Volume.'s 4.0. iRead also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Volume.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iRead sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Volume. asks for nothing beyond the download.

iRead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Volume. ships an update every 5 weeks, iRead every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volume. | iRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume/id6782785495/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Morgan Archer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860108202) | [Shuhui Sheng](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783579766) |

## What reviewers say

### Volume.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volume/id6782785495)

This app is a privacy-focused audiobook player for self-hosted libraries. It offers chapter-first playback, multi-server support, and customizable design, all without ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Multi-server and multi-account support, Chapter-first playback, Undo last skip functionality, CarPlay and AirPlay integration, iCloud sync across devices, Offline listening, Advanced playback controls, Bookmarks and notes with export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### iRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iread-read-aloud-epub-reader/id6786994940)

Listen to your EPUB, TXT, and MOBI books with natural-sounding voices, completely offline. Import your existing library and enjoy background playback with lock screen controls. A Pro version unlocks premium voices with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Listen to EPUB, TXT, MOBI aloud, Natural neural voices, Fully offline operation, Background playback, Import from Files/Share Sheet, Light/dark themes, Library management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iRead Pro | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volume. free?

Volume. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iRead free?

iRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Volume. or iRead?

iRead is rated higher. Volume. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iRead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Volume. or iRead have ads?

Neither Volume. nor iRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Volume. or iRead?

Volume. ships an update every 5 weeks, and iRead every 3 days. Most recently, Volume. was updated on October 18, 2026 and iRead on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*