Comparison

iShook vs Inkvoice

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

Head to head
About

iShook

This app offers an interactive reading experience by integrating social media updates from authors and publishers directly into eBooks. Browse, preview, and purchase books, then organize your reading and share thoughts on social platforms.

Highlights
  • Interactive eBook reading
  • Author and publisher social media integration
  • Book preview and purchase
  • Digital bookshelf organization
  • Note-taking and quote sharing
  • Free eBook downloads
Features
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iShook is an interactive way to read books. The integration of Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter with eBooks allows you to get real-time updates from your favorite and best-selling authors and publishers all at one platform. Download books and connect with authors and publishers on their individual pages. Preview books and social media feeds before purchasing. Browse the bookshelf, add books to your reading table, tap on a book to open it, flip through pages, bookmark and add notes, and share quotes and thoughts on your social media pages. Here at iShook, we appreciate both the negative feedback and the positive, with the negative it drives us to enhance the performance of our platform and our vision for generating the most efficient delivery of content to our users. In regards to the positive, we always appreciate the positive feedback which provides us with a tremendous value in generating the best possible features the iOS platform has to offer. With these features, we have revolutionized the way we present content to the end users providing solutions both for the Content Developer and the Content User. We are happy to announce the following announcements and features for the iShook App. We are Happy to announce our direct relationship with Gardners UK (http://www.gardners.com) Currently over 20k ebooks for sale through our iShook app under store section of the iShook app menu. Over 40k ebook free of download from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org) under the Free Books section of the iShook app menu. iOS X - Compatible, Spotlight Integrated, Open In Feature integrated, Swipe left to right and right to left to Guide through the Following Sections: Wish List - My Library - Reading Table - Coffee Table. Wish List - section of books for your wish list books that you intend to buy later, this feature is the perfect use since you might not discover this specific book again as you surf the iShook Store Catalog. My Library - this section is your library of purchased books, all books found in this library is automatically shared with your public iShook.com/yChat app social profile under the My Library window. You can restrict the view of your Public profile by the following criteria; Everyone - Friends - Only Me. We added another feature which enables the user to select a particular eBook and move it out from the My Library section which is Publicly Shared to the Private Library section in the iShook app. Reading Table - This section is the best way to organize your reading by having to collect your most recent reads in one part, just like your reading table. This feature is automated when opening any book from your library it would automatically be placed in your Reading Table (up to 7 books), this feature is perfect for our readers now if you have a library of 200 books, no need to always search the current book your reading. Coffee Table - is pretty Magazines and Periodicals that are available for download. eReader - our reader is a native reader to iShook supporting an array of features such as the following: Languages support such as but not limited to English, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic etcetera. Vertical Scrolling, Left to Right and Right to Left page turning. Page Curling Feature to give that feel of reading a tangible book Font Changes, Font Size, Background Color. Highlighting Text with different color choices, Place Notes on Text, Speak Capability (Must turn on this feature in your iOS Device). Bookmark a page. Our eReader is a Smart reader all bookmarks, highlights and notes remain saved against your iShook user profile. If because some reason you have deleted your app or lost your iOS device all is saved. An extensive use of all our social media tools integrated within our eReader, such as quick shares a quote on Twitter, Facebook and so on. Look for out full extensive feature list on corporate site iShook.me which will be available on November 1 2016.

About

Inkvoice

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Inkvoice is now available. Inkvoice is a lightweight e-book reader with text-to-speech. Import TXT and EPUB books from your device, automatically detect chapters, and keep your reading progress saved. Read by hand or listen with voice playback during commutes, before sleep, or whenever your eyes need a rest. Initial features include: • TXT / EPUB book import • Smart chapter detection and table of contents • Local text-to-speech and natural cloud voices • Automatic reading progress • Light and dark themes • Multiple Chinese reading fonts • Auto page flip • WiFi book transfer • Ad-free membership and cloud voice access Let every book find its voice with Inkvoice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://daneaz.github.io/audio_book/#s1

Screenshots

iShook4 screens
Inkvoice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iShook at none against Inkvoice's shown. iShook also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. iShook sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Inkvoice sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iShook versus Inkvoice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriShookInkvoice
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB131 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperiShook Inc.Eugene Wu

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iShook

One-time10
  • A Dog's TaleFree
  • A Boy CrusoeFree
  • DraculaFree
Show 7 more
  • Taking the BastileFree
  • Comic ArithmeticFree
  • Keynes, John Maynard, 1883-1946Free
  • Stories of Robin HoodFree
  • The Senses and The MindFree
  • William the ConquerorFree
  • IPR Right Magazine issue 8Free
1 purchases

Inkvoice

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is iShook free?
iShook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkvoice free?
Inkvoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iShook or Inkvoice have ads?
Inkvoice shows ads; iShook does not.
Which is updated more often, iShook or Inkvoice?
iShook ships an update every 2 months, and Inkvoice every 2 months. Most recently, iShook was updated on October 16, 2026 and Inkvoice on October 17, 2026.

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