235+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Audible is the household name in audio book apps with voiceover, but it's far from the only option. We track 235+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.9★ (5.6M) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (502K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (9.5K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.7★ (65K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.7★ (11K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.5★ (14K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.5★ (10K) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.5★ (27K) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
Access a vast library of audiobooks, podcasts, and exclusive originals. Enjoy seamless offline listening, customizable playback, and curated content for entertainment, wellness, and more. Perfect for daily commutes or relaxation.
This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.
This app transforms any text into realistic, AI-powered audio narration. Listen to books, PDFs, documents, news, and blogs in over 32 languages with natural-sounding voices. Features include text highlighting, bookmarking, and flexible playback speeds.
Access a vast library of audio entertainment, including bestsellers, new releases, and sleep stories. Stream or download titles for offline listening, with personalized recommendations and features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer.
Access a vast library of audiobooks and ebooks in various languages. Listen or read at your own pace, discover new stories, and enjoy exclusive content. Features include offline listening, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated kids mode.
Transform digital and scanned text into natural-sounding speech with advanced AI. Listen to PDFs, web pages, emails, and books with customizable voices and reading styles. Supports numerous document formats and cloud services.
Transform text into realistic AI-generated speech with a variety of voices and languages. Easily create voiceovers for videos, e-learning, or share amusing messages. Save audio offline for later use.
Access millions of eBooks and audiobooks with a highly customizable reading experience. Sync your progress across devices and discover new stories with guest browsing. Enjoy features like night mode, text-to-speech, and CarPlay integration.
Discover, read, and listen to millions of books and audiobooks. Browse curated collections, personalized recommendations, and bestsellers. Customize your reading experience with various themes and settings, and set reading goals to build a habit. Share your library with family.
Discover and purchase audiobooks at significant discounts, with many titles available for free. This app allows you to stream or download your purchased audiobooks for offline listening, offering a cost-effective way to enjoy a vast library without any subscription fees.
Easily add custom audio to your videos. Record multiple voiceovers, import video clips, and fine-tune audio and video with trimming, cropping, and volume controls. Enhance your projects with transitions and fade effects.
Transform any web page, PDF, or scanned document into an audio experience. Listen to content at your preferred speed with natural-sounding voices. Ideal for hands-free consumption of digital and physical text.
This app provides a dedicated listening experience for audiobooks in M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC formats. It offers robust import, management, and playback features, including chapter navigation, variable playback speed, and cloud sync for seamless listening across devices.
Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.
This app offers robust audio recording and editing capabilities, including AI-powered noise cancellation and speech-to-text conversion. It also features screen recording and seamless file management with cloud sync and easy sharing options.
Discover and read a vast collection of novels and stories across numerous genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text and backgrounds, and enjoy offline reading and audiobook playback.
This application transforms written text into spoken words, making it ideal for those who are busy or have difficulty reading. It supports a wide range of document types and languages, offering a customizable listening experience.
Discover and listen to a vast library of podcasts that entertain, inform, and inspire. Get personalized recommendations and curated collections to explore new shows. Seamlessly sync your listening progress across all your Apple devices.
Access over 45,000 classic audiobooks in more than 30 languages, all without ads. Enjoy unlimited streaming or download for offline listening. Pay once for lifetime access to a vast library of timeless stories.
This app offers a new audio book listening experience with simple tools and a dedicated navigation tab. It also provides a customizable reading experience with various page themes, font adjustments, and note-taking capabilities. Explore a vast collection of books across different categories.