Comparison

Libro.fm Audiobooks vs Bibliobeats

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

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About

Libro.fm Audiobooks

Access a vast library of audiobooks while supporting local bookstores. Purchase audiobooks with credits, enjoy DRM-free downloads, and listen on the go with features like playback speed control and a sleep timer. Your purchases directly benefit independent booksellers.

Highlights
  • Explore 600,000+ audiobooks
  • Use audiobook credits
  • Apple Watch listening
  • Automatic sync across devices
  • Bookmarks and playback speed
  • Sleep timer
  • DRM-free downloads
Features
Currently charting
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Looking to read audiobooks, and love supporting your local bookshop? We’re Libro.fm, an employee-owned audiobook company that shares profits with more than 4,000 indie bookshops around the globe. Whether you’re starting a membership or grabbing one of our 600,000+ audiobooks à la carte, every purchase supports your chosen store. • DRM-free (accessible audiobooks) • Reader-friendly features: Create bookmarks, set a sleep timer, adjust playback speed, create and assign tags, and automatically sync your spot across devices • Use your Libro.fm credits to redeem audiobooks in app • Supports Apple Watch and CarPlay • Recommendations from real booksellers As a Social Purpose Corporation and Certified B Corp™, we're proud to put time and resources into supporting indie bookshops and getting more folks to read—even if those goals may at times conflict with our financial interests. We care about the reading ecosystem and want it to thrive. Our privacy policy can be found at https://libro.fm/privacy Our terms of use can be found at https://libro.fm/terms

About

Bibliobeats

Enhance your reading experience by pairing books with music. Discover curated playlists, generate your own, and organize your library. Track your reading progress and listening habits seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for book addition
  • Import from Goodreads/StoryGraph
  • Customizable music playlists
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Quote and note saving
  • Apple Music integration
  • AI-generated playlists (Encore)
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Bibliobeats transforms the way you read by pairing books with music. Discover playlists that match the mood, themes, and atmosphere of every story, turning your reading time into a fully immersive experience. Whether you’re diving into a classic novel, exploring something new, or revisiting a favourite, Bibliobeats gives every book its own soundtrack. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY Add books your way: • Scan barcodes instantly • Search by title, author, or ISBN • Import from popular reading apps like Goodreads and The StoryGraph • Add books manually Organise your collection and keep everything in one place, with your library seamlessly synced across your devices. GO BEYOND THE TBR LIST Bibliobeats includes the features you expect from a modern reading and book tracker app. Track your progress and save quotes and notes as you read. READ WITH THE RIGHT SOUNDTRACK Every book can be paired with a playlist. Discover curated pairings from featured collections, generate playlists, or create and customise your own. However you choose to listen, Bibliobeats helps you find the perfect soundtrack for every story. DISCOVER CURATED COLLECTIONS Discover books paired with albums and artists, explore genre-inspired and themed collections, and dive into playlists for current fiction bestsellers. Each collection is designed to help you find your next great experience. INTEGRATED WITH APPLE MUSIC Play your playlists directly in Bibliobeats, or sync them with Apple Music to enjoy your book-inspired soundtracks in the Music app. Edits made in either app sync while Bibliobeats is open, including across your iPhone and iPad. Syncing is available to all Bibliobeats users with an active Apple Music subscription. TRACK YOUR READING AND LISTENING See your progress come to life with insights into your reading habits and listening activity. From yearly summaries to reading timelines, Bibliobeats helps you reflect on your journey. UNLOCK MORE WITH ENCORE Upgrade to Encore and unlock: • AI-generated playlists that perfectly match your books • Personalised reading summaries and insights • Higher daily limits for adding books to your library • Curated collections Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscriptions in Settings after purchase. For more information, see our Terms of Use at https://oleastudios.com/terms-of-use-bibliobeats/ and Privacy Policy at https://oleastudios.com/privacy-policy-bibliobeats/ Download Bibliobeats and start reading with music.

Screenshots

Libro.fm Audiobooks4 screens
Bibliobeats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Libro.fm Audiobooks at none against Bibliobeats's 3. Libro.fm Audiobooks also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 6) and chart position (#95 vs unranked). Bibliobeats's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Bibliobeats sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Libro.fm Audiobooks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Libro.fm Audiobooks against 4.8 for Bibliobeats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Libro.fm Audiobooks has 41K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update monthly, Bibliobeats every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Libro.fm Audiobooks versus Bibliobeats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibro.fm AudiobooksBibliobeats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (41K ratings) — better4.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB46 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLibro.fmCasey Doyle

Customer experience

Libro.fm Audiobooks

All ratings40,562 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.9%

Bibliobeats

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Libro.fm Audiobooks

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Playback stops when device goes to sleep
  • Inability to download audiobooks on cellular data
  • App crashes and loses progress in books

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add chapter support for audiobooks
  • Improve search and browsing capabilities
  • Allow in-app purchases and account management
  • Implement syncing across devices

Bibliobeats

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Libro.fm Audiobooks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bibliobeats

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Libro.fm Audiobooks free?
Libro.fm Audiobooks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bibliobeats free?
Bibliobeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Libro.fm Audiobooks or Bibliobeats?
Libro.fm Audiobooks is rated higher. Libro.fm Audiobooks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Bibliobeats averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Libro.fm Audiobooks or Bibliobeats have ads?
Neither Libro.fm Audiobooks nor Bibliobeats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libro.fm Audiobooks or Bibliobeats?
Libro.fm Audiobooks ships an update monthly, and Bibliobeats every 9 days. Most recently, Libro.fm Audiobooks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bibliobeats on October 27, 2026.

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