Best Novelwave alternatives: apps like Novelwave: An Audiobook Player

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated November 2026

Novelwave is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Novelwave

Audiobook Player Offline Books#1

Audiobook Player Offline Books by Heat Studio LLC

Offline MP3/MP4/MOV Uploader
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Books
4.4(7 ratings)
Free
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Listen to your personal audiobooks with this simple player. Upload your MP3, MP4, MOV, or WAV files and enjoy audiobook-style playback. Features include progress tracking, smart controls, and offline listening.

Spine - Audiobook Player#2

Spine - Audiobook Player by Accelyze Inc.

Audiobooks, finally beautiful
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Books
4.8(31 ratings)
Free
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This app offers a beautiful and intuitive audiobook listening experience. It streams from your personal cloud library, syncs with Hardcover, and gamifies listening habits with levels and streaks. Enjoy features like an inline player, automatic chapter support, and on-device intelligence for recaps and summaries.

Audiobook Player: MP3 M4A M4B#3

Audiobook Player: MP3 M4A M4B by Victor Carmouze

Import, Stream & Play Offline
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Books
4.7(21 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Organize and play your personal audiobooks from various sources, including cloud storage and servers. Enjoy features like chapter recaps, offline playback, and seamless syncing across devices. Access a library of free public domain titles.

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BookPlayer: MP3/M4B/M4A/MP4
BookPlayer: MP3/M4B/M4A/MP4
BookPlayer: MP3/M4B/M4A/MP4
Play audio books offline
Free

This app is a dedicated audio player for your personal audiobook collection. It supports various audio file formats and offers convenient playback features like automatic bookmarking and sleep timers. Enjoy your audiobooks offline without any advertisements.

Plays MP3, MP4, M4B, M4A formatsAutomatic bookmarkingQuick chapter jumping
πŸ“š Books
(245)
free with in-app purchases
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AudioBooks - MP3 & M4B player
AudioBooks - MP3 & M4B player
AudioBooks - MP3 & M4B player
by Pavlo Klymenko
Free

This app plays your DRM-free audiobooks in various formats, offering features like chapter support, playback resuming, and customizable skip buttons. It also allows EPUB to audiobook conversion and sharing of audio clips.

Plays MP3, M4B, FLAC audiobooksEPUB to audiobook conversionShare audio clips
πŸ“š Books
(19)
free with in-app purchases
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Booken
Booken
Booken
Easy audiobook listening
Free

This app provides a simple and efficient way to listen to your audiobook files. It offers features for importing, managing, and tracking your listening progress, with playback controls accessible from your phone and Apple Watch.

Import own audiobook filesTrack listening progressMark books as finished
πŸ“š Books
(8)
free
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MP3 Audiobook Player
MP3 Audiobook Player
MP3 Audiobook Player
Plays MP3/M4B/AWB audiobooks
Free

This app allows you to play audiobooks in various formats like MP3, M4B, and M4A on your Apple devices. It supports playback speed adjustment, EQ, and seamless continuation from where you left off. Enjoy your audiobooks without conversion hassles.

Plays MP3, M4B, M4A, and other formatsAdjustable playback speed (0.5x - 5.0x)8-band parametric EQ
πŸ“š Books
(430)
free with in-app purchases
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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
(44)
free with in-app purchases
9
Bound - Audiobook Player
Bound - Audiobook Player
Bound - Audiobook Player
Play MP3/M4B/M4A audiobooks
$4.99

Listen to your DRM-free audiobooks with a modern interface. Import files from cloud services or your computer, manage your library, and enjoy features like automatic playback saving, adjustable speed, and chapter support. Includes CarPlay integration and a sleep timer.

Import from cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive)Web uploader via WiFiAutomatic playback position saving
πŸ“š Books
(2K)
free
10
Absorb - for Audiobookshelf
Absorb - for Audiobookshelf
Absorb - for Audiobookshelf
by Nathan Poulson
Free

This app provides a streamlined mobile experience for listening to audiobooks and podcasts from your self-hosted media server. Enjoy features like offline playback, chapter navigation, and listening statistics. It's a free, open-source solution with no ads or data collection.

Offline listeningChapter navigationSleep timer
πŸ“š Books
(172)
free