Voxeli vs PillowBook Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Voxeli
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Voxeli turns any book into an audiobook β narrated aloud, with chapters, summaries, and your place saved automatically. UPLOAD ANYTHING Bring your own books in TXT, PDF, or EPUB format. Voxeli automatically splits them into chapters and generates a short summary for each, so you always know what's coming next. DISCOVER FREE CLASSICS Browse and import thousands of public-domain titles directly, no file needed, just search and add to your library. LISTEN YOUR WAY Every chapter is narrated with natural-sounding text-to-speech. Playback continues in the background so you can keep listening while you use other apps or lock your phone. STAY IN SYNC Bookmarks and reading progress are saved automatically and sync across your sessions, so you always pick up right where you left off. LISTEN OFFLINE Download chapters for offline playback β perfect for flights, commutes, or anywhere without a reliable connection. Whether it's a personal manuscript, a document you need read aloud, or a classic book you've always meant to get to, Voxeli makes it easy to listen instead of read. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
PillowBook Reader
A local-first TXT and EPUB reader designed for comfortable, personalized reading. Enjoy a clean interface, customizable reading settings, and text-to-speech functionality without ads or account requirements. Manage your personal library offline.
- Customizable reading interface
- Adjustable font, spacing, and themes
- Horizontal/vertical text support
- Multiple page-turning options
- System text-to-speech integration
- Offline library management
- Import via Files or Wi-Fi sharing
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Read your own books, quietly and comfortably PillowBook is a local-first reader for TXT and EPUB, designed to make long reading sessions feel calm and personal. No account is required, there are no ads, and you donβt need to upload your books to the developerβs servers. Your books, reading position, bookmarks, and reading history are stored on your device by default, so you can keep reading offline. MAKE IT YOUR READING SPACE β’ Enjoy a clean, comfortable interface that keeps the focus on your books β’ Choose light, dark, or system appearance, change accent colors, and pick an app icon to match your mood β’ Select a reading palette, adjust page brightness, or use your own image as the reading background β’ Fine-tune fonts, text size, character spacing, line spacing, paragraph spacing, and margins READ YOUR WAY β’ Switch between horizontal and vertical text β’ Turn pages, scroll continuously, use a lifelike page curl, or let pages advance automatically β’ Thoughtful multilingual typesetting with support for ruby text, footnotes, and EPUB images β’ Enjoy two-page reading in landscape on iPad, like an open book LISTEN WHEN YOUR EYES NEED A BREAK β’ Read aloud with system voices on iPhone and iPad β’ Voices already downloaded to your device can work offline β’ Choose a voice, adjust the speed, and set a sleep timer β’ Listening stays in sync with the text, so you return to the same place KEEP YOUR LIBRARY YOURS β’ Import TXT and EPUB from Files, the share sheet, or a browser on the same Wi-Fi β’ Automatically detect common text encodings and chapter structure β’ Track reading progress and time, add bookmarks, and search entire books β’ Favorite or archive books; protect the Vault entrance with Face ID or your device passcode β’ Multilingual interface support PillowBook does not provide or sell ebooks, and it does not support DRM-protected EPUB files. Please import only files you have the right to use. The free version can store up to five books in the library. If you need more, a one-time purchase unlocks Unlimited Library. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PillowBook Reader at none against Voxeli's 3. Voxeli's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 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. Voxeli sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PillowBook Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Voxeli | PillowBook Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Qaisar Rizwan | HAO GONG |
In-app purchases
Voxeli
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$79.99
PillowBook Reader
No in-app purchases
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