Best apps like plappa

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.6 avg rating

9 free apps

Updated October 2026

Leo Wehrfritz

🎬 Entertainment

Whether you want more options like plappa 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 plappa

#1

AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player by Jeremy Grenier

Audiobookshelf made simple

Editor's Choice

📚 Books

4.9(600 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app provides a streamlined iOS experience for managing and listening to your self-hosted audiobook library from Audiobookshelf. Enjoy essential playback controls, offline downloads, and seamless integration with your server.

#2

ShelfPlayer - Audio Book Shelf by AI Tools Apps SRL

Reading Player for Audiobooks

Strong Contender

📚 Books

3.8😐(134 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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

🚀 Runs on all Apple platforms
👍 Provides better UI experience
💡 Potential for great features
🚀 Smooth playback
👍 Beautiful and intuitive UI
👍 Integrates well with iOS and CarPlay
👍 Open-source and developer responsive

Room to Improve

🐛 Critical bugs preventing usage
🐛 Constantly losing book progress
🐛 Crashes and instability issues
🐛 Offline mode not working
🐛 Slow startup and loading times
🐛 Unreliable syncing and login issues
🐛 Widgets not working as expected

#3

Still: for Audiobookshelf by 统伟陈

Audiobooks, Ebooks, Podcasts

Worth Considering

📚 Books

4.9(43 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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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.

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Absorb - for Audiobookshelf

Absorb - for Audiobookshelf

Absorb - for Audiobookshelf

by Nathan Poulson

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

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Your Stories, Your Way!

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

free with in-app purchases

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Find & track books you love

This app helps you organize and discover books. Track what you've read, create custom lists, and see what friends are reading. Set reading goals and share your thoughts on books.

Track read and to-read booksOrganize with lists and tagsSee friends' reading activity

free with in-app purchases

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eBook Reader, Manager & Cloud

Manage, read, and organize your entire eBook collection across all devices with cloud synchronization. Customize your reading experience with extensive settings, highlights, and annotations. Supports various formats and offers text-to-speech functionality.

Cross-platform eBook readerCloud synchronizationOrganize with virtual bookshelves

free with in-app purchases

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Yomu EBook Reader

Yomu EBook Reader

Yomu EBook Reader

An independent reader

An independent ebook reader designed for distraction-free reading with customizable styles and layouts. Supports a wide range of formats and offers robust library management features. Cloud synchronization is available for pro users.

Customizable reading styles and themesSupports EPUB, MOBI, Kindle, CBZ, CBR, PDFDynamic text and margin adjustment

free with in-app purchases

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Plays M4B/M4A/MP3 audiobooks

This app provides a dedicated listening experience for audiobooks in M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC formats. It offers robust import, management, and playback features, including chapter navigation, variable playback speed, and cloud sync for seamless listening across devices.

Import audiobooks via AirDrop, Files, iTunes, servers, and zip filesManage library with progress tracking, sorting, and playlistsAdvanced playback controls including speed, rewind, and volume boost

free with in-app purchases

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Bound - Audiobook Player

Bound - Audiobook Player

Bound - Audiobook Player

Play MP3/M4B/M4A audiobooks

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

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