# Nextory vs Inkspired

The clearest difference is ads: Inkspired at none against Nextory's shown. Inkspired also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Nextory's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nextory sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $16.99 per month and Inkspired sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.8 for Nextory against 4.7 for Inkspired. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 641 and 617 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Nextory's written reviews are positive against 52% of Inkspired's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Nextory | Inkspired |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (641 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextory-audiobooks-and-e-books/id993578896/reviews)** | [4.7 (617 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **641** | 617 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 51.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nextory AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/515270491) | [Galo Vargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/720516228) |

## 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


### Inkspired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501)

Discover, create, and share stories in various formats including written, audio, video, and graphic novels. Engage with a community of readers and authors, and utilize powerful tools to bring your own ideas to life. Enjoy content online or offline with a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-format storytelling (written, audio, video, comics), Offline reading and listening, Powerful writing and publishing tools, Community engagement features, Writing contests and challenges, Personalized recommendations, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly CHF | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly CHF | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly EUR | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annually | $80.00 | per year |
| Premium Annually CHF | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually CHF | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Diverse genre recognition and support
- ✍️ Easy-to-use writing and publishing platform
- 🎯 Supportive and engaged community
- 💰 Monetization opportunities for writers
- 🌍 Multilingual user base and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ White screen and loading errors
- 🔄 Bookmark/reading position not saved properly
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during use
- White/blank screen appearing frequently
- Reading position not saved between sessions
- Login failures and session timeouts
- Category selection dropdown not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Auto-save functionality
- Spell checker and grammar correction
- Comment system on stories
- Better profile customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nextory free?

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

### Is Inkspired free?

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

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

Nextory is rated higher. Nextory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 641 ratings, while Inkspired averages 4.7 from 617 ratings.

### Do Nextory or Inkspired have ads?

Nextory shows ads; Inkspired does not.

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

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