Best apps like AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like AudioBooth or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to AudioBooth

ShelfPlayer#1

ShelfPlayer by Rasmus Kramer

Audiobookshelf client
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Books
3.5😐(21 ratings)
$5.99
#7in Books
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This app provides a native iOS experience for managing and listening to audiobooks and podcasts from your self-hosted Audiobookshelf library. It offers robust playback controls, offline access, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Runs on all Apple platforms
  • πŸ‘ Provides better UI experience
  • πŸ’‘ Potential for great features
  • πŸš€ Smooth playback

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Critical bugs preventing usage
  • πŸ› Constantly losing book progress
  • πŸ› Crashes and instability issues
plappa#2

plappa by Leo Wehrfritz

Self-hosted Audiobooks
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Books
4.7😊(304 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a client for self-hosted media servers like Jellyfin and AudioBookShelf, designed specifically for playing audiobooks. It supports common audio formats, reads metadata, and allows for offline listening with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great app with all the same features
  • πŸš€ Excellent, love download to watch
  • πŸš€ Works great! Just what I needed!
  • πŸ‘ Brilliant app

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Great player. Audiobookshelf support needs work
  • πŸ› Small bugs, good app
Auribook#3

Auribook by Jonas Minke

Worth Considering
πŸ“š Books
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Listen to audiobooks and podcasts directly on your Apple Watch. Access a library of public domain classics or connect to your own server for offline playback. Enjoy seamless syncing and a private listening experience.

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Little Ape Audio Books (LAAB)
Little Ape Audio Books (LAAB)
Little Ape Audio Books (LAAB)
Play MP3/M4B/AAC Audio Files
Free

This audiobook player integrates with Audiobookshelf servers, allowing you to download and listen to your library offline. It also supports importing audio files from various cloud services and offers robust playback controls for a personalized listening experience.

Audiobookshelf server integrationDirect audiobook downloadsCompanion ebook access
πŸ“š Books
(5)
free
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Abookio Audiobook Player
Abookio Audiobook Player
Abookio Audiobook Player
Listen Beautifully
Free

Listen to your personal audiobook collection with advanced organization and playback features. This app offers a private listening experience with no ads, tracking, or accounts. It supports various file formats and cloud storage integrations.

Private listening experienceSupports common audiobook formatsNotes, bookmarks, and collections
πŸ“š Books
(3)
freemium
6
Bookcamp
Bookcamp
Bookcamp
Audiobooks for Plex
Free

This app enhances your audiobook listening experience by connecting to your Plex library. Enjoy advanced features like offline access, speed control, and cross-device syncing. Rediscover the joy of audiobooks with a seamless and personalized playback.

Connects to Plex libraryOffline audiobook accessAdjustable playback speed
πŸ“š Books
(30)
subscription
7
Storyteller Reader
Storyteller Reader
Storyteller Reader
by Shane Friedman
Free

This app allows you to read EPUB ebooks with guided narration on your device. It supports immersive reading features and can sync with a self-hosted backend for automatic audiobook and ebook alignment.

Read EPUB booksGuided narration supportImmersive reading
πŸ“š Books
(32)
free
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Still: for Audiobookshelf
Still: for Audiobookshelf
Still: for Audiobookshelf
Audiobooks, Ebooks, Podcasts
Free

This minimalist audio player connects to your private Audiobookshelf server, offering a focused listening experience for audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts. Enjoy offline downloads, seamless cross-device sync, and a distraction-free interface designed for inward resonance.

Connect to private Audiobookshelf serverMinimalist, distraction-free designOffline downloads for any location
πŸ“š Books
(33)
free with in-app purchases
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SoundLeaf
SoundLeaf
SoundLeaf
Your Stories, Your Way!
Free

This app provides a premium iOS client for the open-source Audiobookshelf server. It offers a beautiful, intuitive interface for listening to your personal audiobook collection with features like CarPlay support and offline downloads.

CarPlay supportConnect to Audiobookshelf serverIntuitive library browsing
πŸ“š Books
(16)
free with in-app purchases
10
Tonspur
Tonspur
Tonspur
Your Audiobookshelf companion
Free

Listen to your personal audiobook collection with this companion app. Enjoy features like adjustable playback speed, a sleep timer, and easy chapter navigation. Download books for offline listening and sync your progress across devices.

Variable playback speedSleep timerOffline listening
πŸ“š Books
(12)
free with in-app purchases