# Audioteka vs Sowa Mobi

The clearest difference is rating: Audioteka at 4.8 against Sowa Mobi's 3.0. Audioteka also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). Sowa Mobi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audioteka sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sowa Mobi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Audioteka holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audioteka has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Audioteka ships an update fortnightly, Sowa Mobi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audioteka | Sowa Mobi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioteka/id1107917398/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sowa-mobi/id1641753682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audioteka Group Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/611164426) | [Leszek Masadynski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641753684) |

## What reviewers say

### Audioteka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioteka/id1107917398)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of audiobooks and podcasts on your mobile device. Download content for offline listening, adjust playback speed, and create personalized lists. Enjoy a convenient way to discover and enjoy stories and information on the go.

**Highlights:** Offline listening, Adjustable playback speed, Create favorite lists, Apple CarPlay integration, Chromecast support, Rate audiobooks, Listen to podcasts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audioteka Club | $3.99 | per month |
| Minimal Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Club | $6.99 | per month |
| Minimal Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Standard | $8.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Klub | $9.49 | per month |
| Optimal Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Club | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great selection of audiobooks
- 🎨 Excellent narration and production quality
- 🕰️ Convenient for listening on the go
- 👍 Helpful for those who don't have time to read

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model with additional costs for some books
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and playback issues
- 🔌 Offline mode problems and high data consumption
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find previously purchased books

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming playback
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and platforms
- Delayed or missing book purchases in user's library

**Requested features**

- Add bookmark/note-taking functionality
- Improve search and organization of user's library
- Provide more control over playback speed and settings
- Implement seamless syncing across devices
- Offer a true offline mode with full book downloads


### Sowa Mobi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sowa-mobi/id1641753682)

Manage your library account with this app. Search catalogs, check availability, borrow, and renew books. Receive notifications for order status and due dates. Access your reader card and find nearby branches.

**Highlights:** Search library catalogs, Check book availability, Borrow and renew items, Manage reader account, Receive notifications, Locate nearby branches, Switch between library accounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audioteka free?

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

### Is Sowa Mobi free?

Sowa Mobi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audioteka or Sowa Mobi?

Audioteka is rated higher. Audioteka averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Sowa Mobi averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Audioteka or Sowa Mobi have ads?

Neither Audioteka nor Sowa Mobi shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audioteka or Sowa Mobi?

Audioteka ships an update fortnightly, and Sowa Mobi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audioteka was updated on September 25, 2026 and Sowa Mobi on September 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*