# Read for the Blind vs PBRU Smart

The clearest difference is rating: PBRU Smart at 3.0 against Read for the Blind's 1.6. Read for the Blind's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PBRU Smart holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read for the Blind has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Read for the Blind ships an update monthly, PBRU Smart every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read for the Blind | PBRU Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-for-the-blind/id705499163/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbru-smart/id6444782887/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 19 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TAB Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/952508052) | [Krung Thai Bank](https://appshunter.io/developer/383583054) |

## What reviewers say

### Read for the Blind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-for-the-blind/id705499163)

This app allows anyone to create audiobooks for the visually impaired by reading content from books, articles, or websites. Completed audiobooks are then shared through a free service for the blind to access.

**Highlights:** Create audiobooks from various sources, Record voices directly within the app, Support for multiple readers per book, Compile chapters into complete audiobooks, Contribute to a free service for the blind

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PBRU Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbru-smart/id6444782887)

This university app offers a centralized hub for students, faculty, and alumni. Access campus news, class schedules, and a virtual map. It also integrates with Apple Health for step tracking and provides reservation services for campus resources.

**Highlights:** University news and announcements, Class and activity schedules, Apple Health integration for step tracking, Campus map, Virtual card, Reservation services for equipment and locations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read for the Blind free?

Read for the Blind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PBRU Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Read for the Blind or PBRU Smart?

PBRU Smart is rated higher. Read for the Blind averages 1.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PBRU Smart averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Read for the Blind or PBRU Smart have ads?

Neither Read for the Blind nor PBRU Smart shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read for the Blind or PBRU Smart?

Read for the Blind ships an update monthly, and PBRU Smart every 6 weeks. Most recently, Read for the Blind was updated on June 6, 2026 and PBRU Smart on September 2, 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.*