# Nextory vs Polyglutt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polyglutt at none against Nextory's 1. Polyglutt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Nextory's advantage is ratings volume (641 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nextory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $16.99 per month. Polyglutt asks for nothing beyond the download.

Polyglutt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextory has 641 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Nextory ships an update weekly, Polyglutt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextory | Polyglutt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (641 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextory-audiobooks-and-e-books/id993578896/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyglutt/id1277042294/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **641** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 88 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nextory AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/515270491) | [ILT Inläsningstjänst AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277042293) |

## What reviewers say

### Nextory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextory-audiobooks-and-e-books/id993578896)

Access an unlimited library of audiobooks and eBooks on your iPhone or iPad. Stream or download content to enjoy online or offline. Discover personalized recommendations and customize your reading experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited audiobook and eBook streaming, Offline reading and listening, Personalized recommendations, Customizable eBook reader, Adjustable audiobook playback speed, Sleep timer

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guld | $16.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive catalog of audiobooks and ebooks
- 💰 Affordable pricing compared to competitors
- 🎧 Unlimited listening model (no per-book charges)
- 📱 User-friendly interface and design
- 🌍 Multi-language content available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Extremely difficult cancellation process
- 💳 Predatory billing practices and continued charges
- 📞 Unresponsive customer support
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time tracking and consumption counting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes regularly
- Audio skipping 5-10 seconds every minute
- Download functionality unreliable
- Playback stops randomly during reading
- Landscape mode not marking books as finished

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support for car listening
- Larger skip button (30+ seconds instead of 15)
- Chapter markers within audiobooks
- Simultaneous reading and listening capability
- Follow favorite authors and narrators


### Polyglutt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyglutt/id1277042294)

A digital library offering read-aloud and browsable children's books for preschool. Features books in over 70 languages, including sign language and audio description, with pedagogical support for language development.

**Highlights:** Digital library of children's books, Read-aloud and browsable formats, Books in over 70 languages, Sign language and audio description options, Pedagogical support for language development, Bilingual text and audio options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextory free?

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

### Is Polyglutt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nextory or Polyglutt?

Polyglutt is rated higher. Nextory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 641 ratings, while Polyglutt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Nextory or Polyglutt have ads?

Nextory shows ads; Polyglutt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nextory or Polyglutt?

Nextory ships an update weekly, and Polyglutt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nextory was updated on November 1, 2026 and Polyglutt on October 30, 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.*