The StoryGraph vs Audible
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
The StoryGraph is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.2. The StoryGraph wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Audible on 3.
Readers who want stats, mood-based picks and an easy exit from Goodreads
Regular listeners who want new releases and Originals they can keep
Score by score
The details
| Feature | The StoryGraph | Audible |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reading & News | Reading & News |
| Category rank | #6 of 11 | #9 of 11 |
| Developer | The StoryGraph Ltd | Audible, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is The StoryGraph better than Audible?
The StoryGraph is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.2. The StoryGraph wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Audible on 3.
Which is cheaper, The StoryGraph or Audible?
The StoryGraph: Free with ads; StoryGraph Plus is $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year on the App Store. Audible: Standard is $8.99 a month; Premium Plus is $14.95 with a credit; 30-day free trial. On value for money, The StoryGraph scores higher.
Do The StoryGraph and Audible work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, The StoryGraph or Audible?
The StoryGraph scores higher on privacy (8.2/10). App Store label: no tracking. Email, your reading data, user ID, usage and crash data are linked to you for analytics, personalization and app functions. Google Play says nothing is shared.
Strengths and weaknesses
The StoryGraph
- Recommendations that go beyond star ratings
- Quarter-star ratings and DNF tracking
- Easy import from Goodreads
- Free tier shows ads
- Advanced stats and charts need Plus
- Lighter social features than Goodreads
The StoryGraph tracks what you read and recommends what's next based on mood, pace and the books you've loved. Rate in quarter stars, log the books you didn't finish, check content warnings and see charts of your reading habits. Bringing your Goodreads history is easy, and buddy reads hide spoilers in reactions. Free users see ads, and the deeper stats and custom charts sit behind Plus.
Full The StoryGraph review
Audible
- Huge catalog with exclusive Originals
- Premium Plus books stay yours even if you cancel
- Syncs your place with Kindle ebooks
- Credits get pricey if you finish many books
- Standard plan books vanish when you cancel
- Lots of data linked to your Amazon account
Audible has one of the largest audiobook libraries, with over a million titles and Originals you won't find anywhere else. Premium Plus gives you a monthly credit for any book you keep forever, plus the Plus Catalog to stream. The new $8.99 Standard plan costs less, but those books disappear if you cancel. The app handles the basics well: speed control, a sleep timer, offline downloads and syncing with Kindle ebooks.
Full Audible review
