# Слушай аудиокниги. vs BAbook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Слушай аудиокниги. at 77% against BAbook's 25%. Слушай аудиокниги. also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). BAbook's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Слушай аудиокниги. sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and BAbook sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Слушай аудиокниги. ships an update every 6 weeks, BAbook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Слушай аудиокниги. | BAbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1053906305/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **122** | — |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 77 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [POSITECH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782921128) | [eBook Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/806212401) |

## What reviewers say

### Слушай аудиокниги.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1053906305)

Access a vast library of audiobooks with a subscription. Enjoy a free trial to explore titles, including new releases, classics, and children's stories. Listen offline or stream on the go with features like background playback and adjustable speed.

**Highlights:** Extensive audiobook catalog, Subscription access, Free weekly trial, Offline listening, Background playback, Adjustable playback speed, Sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Полный доступ | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Полный доступ | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Полный доступ | $7.99 | per month |
| Полный доступ | $26.49 | per 3 months |
| Полный доступ | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited one-day access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Шантарам (части 1-я, 2-я) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Архипелаг ГУЛАГ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Сказать жизни «ДА!»: психолог | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sapiens. Краткая история челов | $4.99 | one-time |
| Тонкое искусство пофигизма: Па | $4.99 | one-time |
| Семь навыков высокоэффективных | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Large and regularly updated catalog of audiobooks
- 👍 User-friendly and convenient interface
- 🎧 High-quality audio narration
- 🆓 Free access to many books
- 📖 Wide variety of books for all tastes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Poor customer support responsiveness
- ⚠️ Books disappearing mid-listening due to license issues
- 🔊 Audio distortion at non-standard playback speeds

**Reported bugs**

- App automatically resumes playing after pause
- Unable to complete listening on certain books (jumps to first chapter)
- App freezes after pause requiring phone restart
- Download functionality not working
- App stops responding to user input

**Requested features**

- Book review and rating system for users
- History of listened books tracking
- Easier playback speed adjustment controls
- Chapter navigation functionality


### BAbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babook/id6445828252)

Access a vast library of e-books, audiobooks, and physical books from popular authors. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with a customizable e-reader and a feature-rich audiobook player. Discover new titles and literary content through an integrated magazine.

**Highlights:** Customizable e-reader, Multi-functional audiobook player, Integrated book and audiobook store, Physical book delivery, Literary magazine, Offline reading and listening

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Электронная книга | $2.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $4.99 | one-time |
| Аудиокнига | $4.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $5.99 | one-time |
| Аудио книга | $5.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $6.99 | one-time |
| Аудиокнига | $6.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $7.99 | one-time |
| Аудиокнига | $7.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $8.99 | one-time |
| Аудио книга по цене $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $9.99 | one-time |
| Аудиокнига | $9.99 | one-time |
| Аудиокнига | $11.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $11.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $12.99 | one-time |
| Аудиокнига | $12.99 | one-time |
| Аудио книга | $14.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $14.99 | one-time |
| Электронная книга | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Слушай аудиокниги. free?

Слушай аудиокниги. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BAbook free?

BAbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Слушай аудиокниги. or BAbook have ads?

Слушай аудиокниги. shows ads; BAbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Слушай аудиокниги. or BAbook?

Слушай аудиокниги. ships an update every 6 weeks, and BAbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Слушай аудиокниги. was updated on September 23, 2026 and BAbook on September 20, 2026.

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