Reader Audiobooks vs Guessbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Reader Audiobooks
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Reader brings your personal audiobooks and podcasts into one player. Create separate audiobook libraries for each source and manage only the folders you chooseβReader does not scan an entire device or cloud drive. Key features: - Save your favorite audiobooks and find them together on your bookshelf - Enjoy adaptive iPhone and iPad layouts, including split views and a spacious wide-screen player on iPad - Build libraries from local folders, Google Drive, or iCloud Drive - Scan only a selected folder and its subfolders - Recognize M4B, M4A, and MP3 files and group multi-track audiobooks - Display book covers with less repeated loading and network use - Play local files directly and stream supported remote sources - Remember listening position and sync progress when supported by a connected network media library - Continue playback in the background and use lock-screen or headset controls - Rescan, update, or remove each library independently - Discover recommended podcasts without a Reader account, search Apple Podcasts by keyword, or paste a public RSS/Atom address - Preview and play a podcast before following it; remember listening progress on this device - Return to recently played podcast episodes from Listening History - Listen within a show from oldest to newest or newest to oldest, with continuous playback and progress restored after reopening the app - Permanently unlock unlimited audiobook libraries and books, plus compatible network media libraries and read-only WebDAV connections Google Drive access is read-only. Remove a connected library from Reader without deleting the original audio files. Podcast discovery, search, following, and listening are free and separate from audiobook library limits. Podcast feeds, artwork, and audio come from their publishers and delivery services; Reader does not host or sell those programmes and does not provide podcast downloads. Apple search filters out shows marked explicit by default. You can change this setting, and Reader remembers your choice. This filter applies only to Apple search results; it does not restrict recommendations, direct RSS or followed shows, verify age, or guarantee content is suitable for younger listeners. For audiobooks, the free version supports local folders, Google Drive, and iCloud Drive, with one library containing up to 10 books in total. A one-time Permanent Unlock removes those library and book limits and enables compatible network media libraries and WebDAV. It is not a subscription and does not purchase podcast content. Purchases and purchase restoration are handled through the Apple App Store.
Guessbook
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Not sure what to read next? Ask Guessbook. Guessbook makes discovering books simple. Scan a book you already like, search for a title, or describe the kind of story you're looking for. Guessbook helps you find books that match your interests without requiring you to know exactly what to search for. Scan a Book See a book you're interested in? Use Guessbook to scan it and quickly learn more about it. From there, explore related and similar books. Find Similar Books Loved a book and want something like it? Guessbook can help you discover books with similar themes, genres, stories, and reading experiences. Start with one book and explore from there. Describe What You Want to Read You don't need to know a title or author. Just describe what you're looking for. For example: β’ "A short mystery set in a small town" β’ "Something like Harry Potter but darker" β’ "A science fiction book about first contact" β’ "A relaxing romance for vacation" β’ "A psychological thriller with a big twist" Guessbook turns your description into book recommendations that match what you want to read. Search Naturally Discover books by: β’ Scanning a book β’ Searching by title or author β’ Finding similar books β’ Describing a story or genre β’ Searching by mood or theme β’ Exploring recommendations Discover Your Next Book Instead of endlessly scrolling through book lists, tell Guessbook what you're interested in and start exploring. Scan. Describe. Discover. Your next book might be one search away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guessbook at none against Reader Audiobooks's 1. Reader Audiobooks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Reader Audiobooks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Guessbook asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Reader Audiobooks | Guessbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εΎ·δΉ¦ ζ | Mubarak AlSabah |
In-app purchases
Reader Audiobooks
- Reader Permanent Unlock$5.99
Guessbook
No in-app purchases









