# Auren vs Kindread

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kindread at none against Auren's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Auren sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Kindread asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Auren | Kindread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [21 Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895082225) | [Jan Hendrik Wergin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783508289) |

## What reviewers say

### Auren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auren-text-to-speech-reader/id6783183268)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auren Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Auren Annual | $59.99 | per year |


### Kindread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kindread-book-recommendations/id6786798204)

Discover books with similar moods, themes, and styles to those you already love. This app uses AI and a curated catalog to provide spoiler-free recommendations and helps you explore your reading world, find local bookstores, and manage your library.

**Highlights:** AI-powered book recommendations, Mood and theme-based searching, Spoiler-free recommendation explanations, Local bookstore finder, Import library from Goodreads/StoryGraph, Scan book covers for recognition, Personalized reader's map

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auren free?

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

### Is Kindread free?

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

### Do Auren or Kindread have ads?

Neither Auren nor Kindread shows ads.

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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.*
