AI book illustration apps
AI that illustrates your books: Storieta vs Bookworm
Both apps use AI to draw the scenes and characters of the book you are reading. They take different paths to get there — here is an honest side-by-side to help you pick.
Side by side
| Storieta | Bookworm | |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | AI e-reader that illustrates scenes inline as you read | AI illustration + audiobook narration for EPUBs |
| Platform | Web (any browser); iOS app in progress | iOS app |
| Upload formats | EPUB and PDF (DRM-free) | EPUB (DRM-free) |
| Free book catalog | 70,000+ free public-domain books built in | None built in — you bring your own EPUB |
| Read without uploading | 14 illustrated comic editions + chapter-1 demos, no signup | No — illustration runs on books you import |
| Auto-illustrate chapters | Yes — Comic Mode | You choose what to generate, per scene/chapter |
| Consistent character portraits | Yes, across the whole book | Yes, with transformation tracking |
| Art styles | Storieta house style | 6 styles (comic, anime, realism, oil painting, and more) |
| Audio | Text-to-speech (Pro) | AI audiobook narration, multiple voices, synced auto-scroll |
| Spoiler safety | Recaps + character info scoped to what you have read | Spoiler-safe glossary (characters, locations, world) |
| AI reading companion | Yes — chat about the story so far | Glossary-based, no open chat |
| Pricing model | Free tier + subscription with included image credits | Pay per chapter, no subscription |
Where Storieta is the better pick
- You want classics without hunting for files — 70,000+ free books and 14 illustrated comic editions are built in.
- You read on the web or read PDFs — Storieta runs in any browser and accepts EPUB and PDF.
- You read regularly and want predictable cost — a subscription with included credits beats per-chapter once you read more than the occasional book.
- You want the story explained, not just illustrated — spoiler-safe recaps and an AI reading companion are built in.
Where Bookworm may suit you better
- You want narrated audio — Bookworm leads with AI audiobook narration and auto-scroll synced to the voice.
- You want lots of art styles — six selectable styles vs a single house style.
- You only illustrate the occasional book — pure per-chapter pricing with no subscription is friendly for one-offs.
- You are iOS-first and want a native app today — Storieta’s is still in progress.
An honest read of the trade-offs — pick the model that matches how you actually read.
Questions
Is Storieta a Bookworm alternative?
Yes. Both use AI to illustrate the book you are reading. Storieta adds a free 70,000-book classic library, Comic Mode, spoiler-safe recaps, PDF support, and a browser-based reader; Bookworm focuses on AI illustration plus audiobook narration in an iOS app.
Can I try Storieta free?
Yes. The free tier includes unlimited reading and book indexing, 10 image credits to try AI scene illustrations, and 20 AI chat messages per month — no card required. You can also read Part One of 14 illustrated comic editions and chapter 1 of any classic with no signup at all.
Does Storieta work with my own books?
Yes — upload any DRM-free EPUB or PDF and illustrate scenes as you read. You can also read from the built-in catalog of 70,000+ free public-domain books.
How is Storieta's pricing different from Bookworm's?
Storieta uses a free tier plus monthly plans that include image credits (Reader $4.99, Pro $9.99 with Comic Mode and text-to-speech, Power $19.99), with one-time credit top-ups available. Bookworm charges per chapter with no subscription. Regular readers usually save with a subscription; occasional readers may prefer pay-as-you-go.
Is my reading private?
On Storieta, your books stay in your own encrypted library, models are never trained on your uploads, and you can delete any book or your whole account at any time.
See your next book come to life.
Start free with 10 image credits and a library of 70,000+ classics, or open an illustrated comic edition with no signup.