# Аудиокниги от Patephone vs Engread

The clearest difference is ads: Engread at none against Аудиокниги от Patephone's shown. Engread also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Аудиокниги от Patephone's advantage is ratings volume (416 vs 24). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Аудиокниги от Patephone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Engread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Аудиокниги от Patephone against 4.7 for Engread. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Аудиокниги от Patephone has 416 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Аудиокниги от Patephone's written reviews are positive against 82% of Engread's.

Аудиокниги от Patephone ships an update every 3 weeks, Engread fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Аудиокниги от Patephone | Engread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (416 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patephone/id949680889/reviews) | **[4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engread-read-with-translation/id1592985106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **416** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Patephone GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625704244) | [Dmitrii Baranov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521874157) |

## What reviewers say

### Аудиокниги от Patephone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patephone/id949680889)

Access a vast library of audiobooks for listening on the go or at home. Enjoy thousands of top titles with subscription options or a free 7-day trial. Discover new authors and curated collections, with preview options for every book.

**Highlights:** Thousands of audiobooks, Subscription plans, Free 7-day trial, Thematic collections, Audiobook previews, Chapter breakdown, Fast downloads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited access | $59.99 | per year |
| One-day access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Мастер и Маргарита | $3.99 | one-time |
| Завтрак у Тиффани | $3.99 | one-time |
| Тонкое искусство пофигизма: Па | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient audio book experience
- 🎧 Good audio quality
- 📚 Extensive book selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unreliable bookmarking and playback position
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with mandatory ads
- 🚫 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues when receiving notifications
- Incompatibility with iOS features like CarPlay
- Purchased books disappearing from library

**Requested features**

- Improved playback controls and customization
- Bookmarking and history tracking
- Better integration with car navigation systems
- Offline listening support


### Engread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/engread-read-with-translation/id1592985106)

Read books and other texts in English with integrated translation tools. Learn new vocabulary using flashcards and track your reading progress. Supports EPUB, web pages, and text documents.

**Highlights:** Read EPUB, web pages, and text documents, Built-in dictionaries and online translators, Translate words, phrases, and sentences, Learn new expressions with flashcards, Track reading progress, Offline dictionary support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $2.49 | per month |
| 6 month | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 months | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Аудиокниги от Patephone free?

Аудиокниги от Patephone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Engread free?

Engread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Аудиокниги от Patephone or Engread?

Engread is rated higher. Аудиокниги от Patephone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Engread averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do Аудиокниги от Patephone or Engread have ads?

Аудиокниги от Patephone shows ads; Engread does not.

### Which is updated more often, Аудиокниги от Patephone or Engread?

Аудиокниги от Patephone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Engread fortnightly. Most recently, Аудиокниги от Patephone was updated on November 6, 2026 and Engread on November 7, 2026.

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