Best ShelfPlayer alternatives: apps like ShelfPlayer - Audio Book Shelf

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for something like ShelfPlayer? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to ShelfPlayer

plappa#1

plappa by Leo Wehrfritz

Self-hosted Audiobooks
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Books
4.7😊(331 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
  • πŸ‘ Amazing!
  • πŸ‘ Amazing
  • πŸ‘ Fantastic!
  • πŸ‘ A Must-Have for Audiobook Shelf Lovers
  • πŸ‘ Great dev!
  • πŸ‘ Works Wonderfully
  • πŸ‘ Always improving
  • πŸ‘ Best Audiobook player for Audiobookshelf
  • πŸ‘ Outstanding
  • πŸ‘ A great way to access audiobook shelf!
  • πŸ‘ Excellent Audiobookshelf Client!
  • πŸ‘ Just what I was looking for
  • πŸ‘ Great for selfhosting
  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸ‘ Masterpiece
  • πŸ‘ 5 Stars
  • πŸ‘ Works perfectly with Audiobookshelf
  • πŸ‘ Incredible
  • πŸ‘ Love this app
  • πŸ‘ Very good already
  • πŸ‘ Excellent app!
  • πŸ‘ Great alternative to main Emby app
  • πŸ‘ Great app for IOS!
  • πŸ‘ Great for self hosted audiobooks
  • πŸ‘ AudiobookShelf
  • πŸ‘ Fantastic app!!
  • πŸ‘ Unbeatable
  • πŸ‘ Really great Podcast/Audiobook app for self-hosters
  • πŸ‘ Couldn't have designed it better myself
  • πŸ‘ Very good
  • πŸ‘ Love the app!!
  • πŸ‘ A great app with a friendly developer
  • πŸ‘ Perfect companion app
  • πŸ‘ Works great!
  • πŸ‘ Amazing app by an awesome developer
  • πŸ‘ Excellent
  • πŸ‘ Hands down the best
  • πŸ‘ Feels very professional
  • πŸ‘ Awesome app

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Great player. Audiobookshelf support needs work
  • πŸ› Small bugs, good app
SoundLeaf#2

SoundLeaf by Hemant Kumar

Your Stories, Your Way!
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Books
4.5(34 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player#3

AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player by Jeremy Grenier

Audiobookshelf made simple
Worth Considering
πŸ“š 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.

More apps like ShelfPlayer

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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
(43)
free with in-app purchases
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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
(111)
free
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Prologue Audiobook Player
Prologue Audiobook Player
Prologue Audiobook Player
For Plex & Audiobookshelf
Free

This app provides a seamless audiobook listening experience for users with self-hosted libraries. It connects to Plex and Audiobookshelf, offering offline downloads, advanced playback controls, and detailed listening statistics. Enjoy your audiobooks anywhere with support for multiple Apple devices and integrations.

Connects to Plex and AudiobookshelfOffline audiobook downloadsCollections and series organization
πŸ“š Books
(5.8K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
(44)
free
8
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
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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
(6)
free with in-app purchases
10
Audra Books
Audra Books
Audra Books
Audiobookshelf Client
Free

Access your self-hosted audiobooks and ebooks with a native iOS client. Stream or download content, enjoy a distraction-free reader, and manage your library with customizable views and cross-device sync.

Audiobook playback with sleep timer and speed controlEpub and PDF reader with customizable themesOffline download support for audiobooks and ebooks
πŸ“š Books
(15)
freemium