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Grain vs CocoReader

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Grain compared with CocoReader
DetailGrain logo GrainCocoReader logo CocoReader
What it doesEndless ambient focus music generated live that never loops An audiobook reader for iPhone that reads your EPUBs aloud
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 30 minutes daily play, 25-minute timer, all six themes. Grain Unlock: $19 once (plus tax where applicable) for unlimited play, longer timers (45, 60, 90 minutes), sleep timer, lock-screen playback, offline install, and all future themes. Free download with 7-day free trial on annual Pro plan
Key features
  • Live-generated music that never loops
  • Mood changes throughout the day
  • Free 25-minute focus timer
  • Background playback on iPhone lock screen
  • Longer focus timers up to 90 minutes with unlock
  • Sleep timer
  • Offline install capability
  • Works on any modern web browser
  • No account or tracking required
  • Upload and listen to your own EPUB books
  • Playback speeds from 0.75x to 2x
  • Multiple voice options
  • Library of 1,500+ public-domain classics
  • Works offline with on-device text-to-speech
  • Read and listen simultaneously
  • Mac early version available
What makes it different
  • Never loops because music is generated live, not played from a recording
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Mood adapts to the time of day automatically
  • No tracking or account needed to use
  • Future themes included with unlock purchase
  • Retain full rights to your books
  • No internet required for playback
  • Over 1,500 classics instantly available
  • Support for your own EPUB files
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