# BookPod - Audiobooks, Podcasts

> Listen to PDF, Books, Docs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6473756889](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6473756889)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6473756889`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Irvinesoft Inc
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (156 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2023-12-15
- **Size:** 32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bookpod-audiobooks-podcasts/id6473756889)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://account.ivsapi.com#/privacy](https://account.ivsapi.com/#/privacy)

## Description

BookPod is an AI-powered text-to-speech app that turns books, PDFs, and documents into natural-sounding audio. You can scan pages, images, and web pages to listen hands-free, with background playback and private iCloud Drive storage that syncs across devices.

Key features include translation to multiple languages, adjustable speech speeds, sentence repetition, and access to native-sounding voices. Ideal for kids, language learners, travelers, and anyone who wants to enjoy books on the go while keeping data private.

## Rankings

- #115,009 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews praise BookPod for voice variety, accessibility benefits, and features that help writers/listeners. However, multiple reviews flag confusing pricing/subscription details and cancellation, scanning that skips content or creates unwanted scans, difficult page navigation, and inconsistent AI quality. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong positives on features and usefulness, with notable usability and pricing concerns.

### Pros

- Wide variety of voices and the ability to select a preferred voice.
- Accessibility benefits for readers with learning disabilities through customizable narration.
- Ability to listen to and edit your own audiobook content, saving time.
- Reads PDFs realistically with AI, aiding retention and comprehension.
- Generally positive user sentiment and satisfaction across reviews.

### Cons

- Pricing and trial information is unclear or not disclosed in the App Store description; subscription terms and cancellation options are confusing.
- Scanning/OCR frequently skips words or phrases; unintended scans; difficulty deleting mis-scans.
- Navigation is tedious: cannot easily jump to a specific page and requires constant scrolling.
- AI quality concerns or unclear reading in some cases, indicating inconsistent performance.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6473756889)