Best apps like SoundLeaf

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps

Updated October 2026

Hemant Kumar

🎬 Entertainment

Whether you want more options like SoundLeaf 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 SoundLeaf

#1

Still: for Audiobookshelf by 统伟陈

Audiobooks, Ebooks, Podcasts

Editor's Choice

📚 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.

#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

Absorb - for Audiobookshelf by Nathan Poulson

Worth Considering

📚 Books

4.9(111 ratings)

Free

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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.

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AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player

AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player

AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player

Audiobookshelf made simple

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.

Audiobookshelf integrationEssential playback controlsOffline downloads

free with in-app purchases

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Self-hosted Audiobooks

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.

Jellyfin, Emby, AudioBookShelf clientSupports common audio formatsSaves and syncs playback states

free with in-app purchases

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Your Audiobookshelf companion

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

free with in-app purchases

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Audiobookshelf Client

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

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Storyteller Reader

Storyteller Reader

Storyteller Reader

by Shane Friedman

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

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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

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

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Player for Audiobookshelf

This app offers a premium listening experience for your self-hosted audiobooks. Enjoy advanced playback controls, library management, offline downloads, and detailed listening statistics. It's designed with accessibility and privacy in mind, connecting seamlessly to your Audiobookshelf server.

Variable speed and volume boostSleep timer with shake to extendChapter navigation with durations

free with in-app purchases

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