# BookPlayer vs TaqReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaqReader at none against BookPlayer's 15. TaqReader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). BookPlayer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TaqReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 20K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, TaqReader every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookPlayer | TaqReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplayer/id1138219998/reviews)** | [4.4 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taqreader/id1499478323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | #100 |
| Size | 94 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianni Carlo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138219997) | [Madan Ali Abu Hayzah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463413369) |

## What reviewers say

### BookPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplayer/id1138219998)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Book, #180 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app provides a dedicated listening experience for audiobooks in M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC formats. It offers robust import, management, and playback features, including chapter navigation, variable playback speed, and cloud sync for seamless listening across devices.

**Highlights:** Import audiobooks via AirDrop, Files, iTunes, servers, and zip files, Manage library with progress tracking, sorting, and playlists, Advanced playback controls including speed, rewind, and volume boost, Chapter navigation and lock screen controls, Cloud sync for cross-device listening, CarPlay and Apple Watch companion app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Kind tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless playback
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Ability to import from various sources
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Remembers playback position

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🐛 Issues with importing or playing certain files
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Unreliable performance after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with certain audio formats
- Importing problems with large audiobook libraries
- Crashes when deleting books

**Requested features**

- Bookmark management
- Percentage completion tracking
- Improved multi-file book handling
- Customizable sleep timer
- iCloud/cloud sync between devices


### TaqReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taqreader/id1499478323)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This application allows users to download and read EPUB files directly from web links. It offers a straightforward and efficient reading experience for digital books.

**Highlights:** EPUB reader, Download from links, Fast performance, Reliable functionality, Free to use

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Enjoyable reading experience
- 💰 Affordable book prices
- 🗂️ Convenient book organization
- 🤖 Helpful in-app commands

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🖥️ Suboptimal iPad/iOS experience
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode
- 📝 Limited annotation/highlighting tools

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Audiobook playback issues
- Inconsistent page/progress tracking
- Subscription/purchase problems

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve iPad/iOS compatibility and features
- Implement annotation and highlighting tools
- Add custom folder organization for books


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookPlayer free?

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

### Is TaqReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or TaqReader?

BookPlayer is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while TaqReader averages 4.4 from 1K ratings.

### Do BookPlayer or TaqReader have ads?

Neither BookPlayer nor TaqReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or TaqReader?

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and TaqReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 14, 2026 and TaqReader on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BookPlayer or TaqReader?

BookPlayer currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and TaqReader at #100. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*