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Updated September 2026
SoundLeaf
SoundLeaf
Hemant Kumar
🎬 Entertainment
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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

ShelfPlayer - Audio Book Shelf#1

ShelfPlayer - Audio Book Shelf by AI Tools Apps SRL

Reading Player for Audiobooks
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š 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

  • πŸš€ Runs on all Apple platforms
  • πŸ‘ Provides better UI experience
  • πŸ’‘ Potential for great features
  • πŸš€ Smooth playback
  • πŸ‘ Beautiful and intuitive UI
  • πŸ‘ Integrates well with iOS and CarPlay
  • πŸ‘ Open-source and developer responsive

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Critical bugs preventing usage
  • πŸ› Constantly losing book progress
  • πŸ› Crashes and instability issues
  • πŸ› Offline mode not working
  • πŸ› Slow startup and loading times
  • πŸ› Unreliable syncing and login issues
  • πŸ› Widgets not working as expected
AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player#2

AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player by Jeremy Grenier

Audiobookshelf made simple
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Books
4.9(526 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.

Still: for Audiobookshelf#3

Still: for Audiobookshelf by 统伟 ι™ˆ

Audiobooks, Ebooks, Podcasts
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Books
4.8(39 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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plappa
plappa
plappa
Self-hosted Audiobooks
Free

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
πŸ“š Books
(331)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
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
(37)
free
8
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
(34)
subscription
9
Novelwave: An Audiobook Player
Novelwave: An Audiobook Player
Novelwave: An Audiobook Player
Offline player for audiobooks
Free

This app provides a personalized listening experience for your DRM-free audiobooks. It allows for flexible imports, easy organization, and advanced playback customization. Enjoy features like chapter navigation, headphone controls, and bookmarking.

Import various audio formatsOrganize audiobooks into collectionsMerge audio files
πŸ“š Books
(56)
free
10
Hardcover.app
Hardcover.app
Hardcover.app
Find & track books you love
Free

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
πŸ“š Books
(60)
free with in-app purchases
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