Comparison

BibliotequesXBM vs AAK Text Audio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BibliotequesXBM

Manage your library card, browse the catalog, and reserve items. Discover nearby libraries and activities, book internet sessions, and receive event notifications. Access all your library services conveniently from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Digital library card
  • Catalog browsing
  • Item reservations and renewals
  • Internet session booking
  • Library and activity locator
  • Event notifications
Features
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BibliotequesXBM is the application developed by the Diputació de Barcelona that allows you to save your library card and that of your family on your mobile, and access to the library services. You can also check the catalog and your personal space, where you will be able to see what documents you have in loan, renew documents, make reservations or cancel them. It also allows you to book Internet sessions in libraries. Find and locate on the map the activities and libraries closest to the point where you are located or regarding the location you indicate. You can search for activities by keyword, date, type of activity, municipality, library and library, as well as save favorite activities and libraries in the application and calendar of your phone. And receive notifications of various events and incidents around your favorite libraries and library buses. The basic information of each library includes schedules, location on the map, how to get there, contact information and programmed activities. In the case of bibliobusos you will also find information about the stops and activities, and you can contact your library to make requests for documents. The library network is made up of more than 225 libraries and 10 libraries.

About

AAK Text Audio

Features
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AAK TextAudio turns text and audio into content you can listen to, study, organize and share. Write or paste text and listen with word-by-word highlighting. Choose your voice and language, adjust playback speed and enjoy your content even in the background. Record meetings, conversations or voice notes and get transcriptions. Import audio files or receive recordings shared from other apps. Original audio and its transcription are kept together in your Library. APPLE WATCH Record directly from your Apple Watch without taking out your iPhone. • Start and stop recordings on your watch. • Send immediately using “Send Now”. • Delete recordings before sending. • Automatic sending after a 5-second waiting period. • Receive and play recordings on your iPhone. Transfer times may vary depending on connectivity and device availability. MAIN FEATURES • Text-to-speech with word-by-word highlighting • Voice, language and playback speed controls • Meeting recording and transcription • Audio recording from Apple Watch • Audio file importing • Receive audio shared from other apps • Keep original audio and transcription together • Import PDF, TXT and image files • Document scanning with OCR • Preview and rotate scanned documents • Word and contextual translation • Library for text, audio and transcriptions • Vocabulary and bookmarks • Export text as audio • Background playback • Local Trash with restore and permanent deletion • Private iCloud synchronization for supported content FREE, PREMIUM AND PRO The free version lets you write or paste text, listen with word-by-word highlighting, adjust voice, language and playback speed, use the Library and sync supported content with iCloud. Premium unlocks additional features such as meeting recording and transcription, audio importing and transcription, OCR, document importing, translation, Vocabulary, bookmarks and exporting text as audio, according to the plan. Pro includes advanced features, including AI-powered tools for working with your content, subject to the features and conditions shown in the app. SUBSCRIPTIONS • Premium Monthly: €2.99/month • Premium Annual: €19.99/year • Pro Monthly: €5.99/month • Pro Annual: €39.99/year Premium Annual includes a 7-day free trial for eligible users. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your App Store account. Prices may vary by country or region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aakdeveloper.com/aaktextaudio/privacy/ Support: https://aakdeveloper.com/aaktextaudio/support/

Screenshots

BibliotequesXBM4 screens
AAK Text Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BibliotequesXBM at none against AAK Text Audio's 4. BibliotequesXBM also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). AAK Text Audio's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AAK Text Audio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BibliotequesXBM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BibliotequesXBM ships an update every 6 months, AAK Text Audio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
BibliotequesXBM versus AAK Text Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBibliotequesXBMAAK Text Audio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews6.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiputacio de BarcelonaEnrique Moron Campos

In-app purchases

None

BibliotequesXBM

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AAK Text Audio

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
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  • Premium Pro Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is BibliotequesXBM free?
BibliotequesXBM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AAK Text Audio free?
AAK Text Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BibliotequesXBM or AAK Text Audio have ads?
Neither BibliotequesXBM nor AAK Text Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BibliotequesXBM or AAK Text Audio?
BibliotequesXBM ships an update every 6 months, and AAK Text Audio fortnightly. Most recently, BibliotequesXBM was updated on November 1, 2026 and AAK Text Audio on October 31, 2026.

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