Rise
€9.99 onceFull Library unlock
One purchase for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Unlock further personal EPUB and PDF imports, with no recurring subscription.
A bundled starter book and one personal import are included for free.
Get Rise on the App StoreRise vs NaturalReaderA good book.
A good book.
One less subscription.
NaturalReader offers text to speech for documents, ebooks, and pasted text, with voice and study tools across web and mobile apps. Rise focuses on a personal book library and locally generated English EPUB narration.
Pricing at a glance
Pay once. Keep your library close.
Rise’s Full Library unlock is a one-time purchase. Compare that with NaturalReader’s paid reading plans.
NaturalReader
From $79 / yearNaturalReader Personal Lite · USD
Lite is $79/year or $13.90/month. Plus is $119/year or $20.90/month; Pro is $159/year or $25.90/month. Voice options and allowances differ by tier.
A free tier is available; advanced features and extended listening depend on the selected plan.
View official pricingPrices checked September 29, 2026. Rise’s Full Library unlock is €9.99 in EUR. The App Store displays your regional price and applicable taxes. Competitor amounts are in US dollars. Currencies have not been converted; taxes, regional offers, billing channels, and promotions can change the amount you pay.
Rise · Cost over three years€9.99
One Full Library purchase. No annual renewal.
NaturalReader · Paid plan over three yearsFrom $237
Three annual Lite payments at $79. Plus would total $357 and Pro $477 at current standard rates. These are billing illustrations, not currency-adjusted savings or equivalent-feature claims.
Choose Rise
Your books. Your own pace.
A native personal library, local English EPUB narration, and a one-time unlock across your Apple devices.Choose NaturalReader
A different reading workflow.
Choose NaturalReader if you need a broad document-reading tool, multilingual voices, OCR for scanned material, or additional study tools. Availability of advanced features depends on the plan.The purchase model matters.
For a personal library you return to throughout the year, a one-time unlock keeps the ongoing cost predictable. Rise is made for readers who want to import their own books, read comfortably, and listen to EPUB passages using an installed voice.
NaturalReader offers a different set of reading and listening tools. Its paid plans may include capabilities beyond Rise’s feature set, and a free tier or an eligible offer may be enough for your needs. Price is one part of choosing the right app.
Comparison overview
What fits the way you read?
A closer look at the purchase model and the everyday reading experience.
What matters
Rise
NaturalReader
Purchase model
Rise€9.99 one-time Full Library unlock; no subscription
NaturalReaderFrom $79 / year. NaturalReader Personal Lite · USD
Focus
RiseNative book reading and local EPUB narration
NaturalReaderDocument listening and study tools
Files
RiseDRM-free EPUB and PDF reading; EPUB narration
NaturalReaderPDF, Word, EPUB, and other supported formats
Voice controls
RiseInstalled English voice for EPUB passages
NaturalReaderMultilingual voices, speed controls, and pronunciation tools
Reading tools
RiseBookmarks, typography settings, and nearby-excerpt questions on supported devices
NaturalReaderOCR and AI tools available with eligible plans
Reading on your terms.
Read DRM-free EPUBs and PDFs in a native interface, and listen to EPUBs with installed English voices. Ask questions about what you’re reading on supported Apple Intelligence devices. Questions draw on nearby excerpts and use on-device models.
Product source: NaturalReader official website. Pricing source: NaturalReader Personal Lite · USD. Product names belong to their respective owners.
Made for your library
More time with the words.
No recurring library fee.
Explore Rise’s reader, local narration, and one-time Full Library unlock for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.