Comparison

Undulib vs Nomad BookPlayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Undulib

This app is a dedicated audio player designed for audiobook and audio drama enthusiasts. It allows users to easily separate their collections and offers advanced playback features like chapter support, dual progress indicators, and a sleep timer.

Highlights
  • Separates audiobooks from audio dramas
  • Supports embedded chapters
  • Supports multi-track books
  • Dual progress indicators (total and chapter)
  • Remembers playback position
  • Sleep timer
  • Supports DRM for Audible and iTunes books
Features
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The audiobook player for audiodrama enthusiast. Keep your audiobook's separated from your audio drama collection. It's as easy as adding #audiodrama to the comments in iTunes. Supports embedded chapters and multi-track books. Two progress indicators, one for the total length and another for chapter length. Remembers playback position Includes a sleep timer Uses iTunes to manage your media and obeys sort metadata such as "Sort Title" Supports Audible and iTunes books with DRM (iOS 8 does not support DRM chapters) Works with external headset or car stereo controls If you're not interested in audiodramas Undulib is also an excellent audiobook player. Listen Smarter. Listen with Undulib!

About

Nomad BookPlayer

This app is a powerful and elegant audiobook player for iOS devices. It allows users to import their own audio files in various formats and offers smart playback tools, customizable timers, and chapter management for a seamless listening experience.

Highlights
  • Easy audiobook import from Files
  • Smart playback controls with skipping and seeking
  • Customizable sleep timer
  • Wide format support (MP3, M4A, FLAC, etc.)
  • Chapter management with drag-and-drop
  • Automatic book cover display
Features
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Nomad BookPlayer - Audiobook Player for iPhone & iPad Listen to your audiobooks the way you want. Nomad BookPlayer is a fast, elegant, and powerful audiobook player for iOS with wide format support, smart playback tools, and a beautifully designed interface. Import your own audio files and enjoy a seamless listening experience anywhere. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE Easy Audiobook Import Add audiobooks from Files or entire folders. Build your personal library in seconds. Smart Playback Controls - Automatic progress saving - 10‑second skip buttons - Drag‑to‑seek navigation - AirPods & headset support - Lock Screen & Control Center controls Customizable Sleep Timer Choose preset durations or set your own. Perfect for bedtime listening. Wide Format Support Play your audiobooks in MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, AAC, and more (DRM‑protected files not supported). Chapter Management Reorder chapters with simple drag‑and‑drop. Automatic Book Covers Nomad BookPlayer uses folder images or embedded metadata to display clean, beautiful covers. Clean, Modern Design A smooth, intuitive interface that makes browsing and listening effortless. WHY NOMAD BOOKPLAYER? Nomad BookPlayer is built for audiobook lovers who want control, flexibility, and high‑quality playback. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or relaxing at home, it delivers a premium listening experience without distractions. IMPORTANT Nomad BookPlayer does NOT include audiobooks. It plays audio files you import. NOMAD BOOKPLAYER PRO Monthly Subscription Nomad BookPlayer Pro version monthly subscription purchased from the app will be charged to your App Store account and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period unless auto-renewal is disabled beforehand. The price may vary from country to country. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off at any time in your App Store account settings. Lifetime Access (One‑Time Purchase) Prefer a one‑time payment? Nomad BookPlayer Pro - Lifetime Access Unlock unlimited listening and all premium features with a one-time Lifetime purchase. This is not a subscription — pay once and enjoy permanent access to Pro features without any future billing or renewal. Your purchase will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation and can be restored anytime through the app’s "Restore Purchases" option. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://swiftinggears.com/nbp-privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Undulib4 screens
Nomad BookPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nomad BookPlayer at 5.0 against Undulib's 4.5. Nomad BookPlayer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Undulib's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Nomad BookPlayer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Undulib asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nomad BookPlayer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Undulib has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Undulib's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nomad BookPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Undulib ships an update monthly, Nomad BookPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Undulib versus Nomad BookPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUndulibNomad BookPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles ButlerSergey Germanov

Customer experience

Undulib

All ratings29 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.9%

Nomad BookPlayer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Undulib

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Nomad BookPlayer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Access14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Access$2.99

Questions

Is Undulib free?
Undulib is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nomad BookPlayer free?
Nomad BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Undulib or Nomad BookPlayer?
Nomad BookPlayer is rated higher. Undulib averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Nomad BookPlayer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Undulib or Nomad BookPlayer have ads?
Neither Undulib nor Nomad BookPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Undulib or Nomad BookPlayer?
Undulib ships an update monthly, and Nomad BookPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Undulib was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nomad BookPlayer on October 4, 2026.

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