Comparison

BookPlayer vs BookPlayer

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

Head to head
About

BookPlayer

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
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A wonderful player for your M4B/M4A/MP3/FLAC based audiobooks. Import – Using AirDrop from your Mac or iOS device – From Files and other apps on your device – Via File Sharing in iTunes on your Mac or PC – From your own AudibookShelf or Jellyfin server – Zip files with your folders and books Manage – Maintain and see progress of your books – Mark books as finished – Drag & Drop to sort your library – Create playlists – Automatically play items in turn – Play the first unfinished file by tapping on the playlist artwork – Move files to playlists from the library or import them directly – Edit your book details (title, author, artwork) – Connect to your Hardcover.app account, and track your library progress Listen – Control audio playback from the lock screen, control center or from the companion app on the Apple Watch – Play and navigate books with Chapters – Jump to start of the current book – Change playback speed – Smart rewind – Volume Boost – Support for remote events from headset buttons and the lock screen – Sleep timer with adjustable duration – CarPlay support – VoiceOver support – Dolby Atmos support – Dark mode for night owls – Continue listening across your devices with Cloud Sync, including stand alone playback on your Apple Watch Supported M4B/M4A/MP3 BookPlayer is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0. The source code and a list of all its contributors can be found on the GitHub page of this project at www.github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer You can see our Privacy policy and terms of use in the following links: – https://github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.md – https://github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer/blob/main/TERMS_CONDITIONS.md For help and ways to contribute to the project see the support section in the Settings screen of BookPlayer or visit www.bookplayer.app If you enjoy BookPlayer, we would be glad if you consider writing a review.

About

BookPlayer

This app is a dedicated audio player for your personal audiobook collection. It supports various audio file formats and offers convenient playback features like automatic bookmarking and sleep timers. Enjoy your audiobooks offline without any advertisements.

Highlights
  • Plays MP3, MP4, M4B, M4A formats
  • Automatic bookmarking
  • Quick chapter jumping
  • Headset controls
  • Control Center/lock screen integration
  • Sleep timer
Features
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BookPlayer is the perfect way to enjoy audiobooks in MP3, MP4, M4B, M4A formats on your iPhone or iPod Touch! *** Please note: the app does not include audiobooks. It is designed to play your audio files. *** This app is designed with a single purpose - to provide maximum convenience and simplicity when listening to audiobooks of various formats! There are many online resources where you can find audiobooks on a wide variety of topics, voiced by both professional actors and audio enthusiasts. Most of these audiobooks are available in folders containing many files, predominantly in MP3 format and others similar. I, the creator of this app, am also a devotee of audiobooks and have tried to incorporate everything necessary into BookPlayer to make listening as easy and enjoyable as possible. • Supports MP3, MP4, M4B, M4A formats (except files with DRM protection). • Automatically remembers where you left off in audiobooks. • The ability to quickly jump to any part of the audio file. • Control playback through the headset. • Control the player through the Control Center and lock screen. • Sleep timer with a choice of different time intervals or until the end of the chapter. If you liked BookPlayer, don't forget to share your impressions with others and leave a review. Terms & Conditions: https://bookplayer.tilda.ws/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://bookplayer.tilda.ws/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
BookPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BookPlayer at 4.8 against BookPlayer's 4.5. BookPlayer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 59%) and ratings volume (20K vs 245). BookPlayer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. BookPlayer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BookPlayer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BookPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 20K ratings behind it against 245, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of BookPlayer's written reviews are positive against 59% of BookPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, BookPlayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BookPlayer versus BookPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerBookPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better4.5 (245 ratings)
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better58.7% of reviews
Number of ratings20K — better245
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianni CarloAlevtina Liubimova

Customer experience

BookPlayer

All ratings19,792 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,322 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.4%

BookPlayer

All ratings197 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative39.1%

User reviews

BookPlayer

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

BookPlayer

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Automatic chapter detection
  • ✨ Customizable cover and text
  • 🎧 Supports multiple audio formats
  • 💡 Good for importing MP3s

Room to improve

  • 😞 Free version is very limited (30 min/day)
  • 🐛 Buggy when uploading MP4s
  • 💸 Monthly subscription model disliked
  • 💰 Paid version still has issues
  • 👎 Support is unresponsive

Bugs and requests

BookPlayer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bookmark management
  • Percentage completion tracking
  • Improved multi-file book handling
  • Customizable sleep timer
  • iCloud/cloud sync between devices
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  • Siri/Shortcuts integration

BookPlayer

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • Over 100 copies of audiobook created when downloading from iCloud
  • Free version doesn't refresh daily
  • App forgets Pro purchase, enforcing 30 min limit
  • Playback doesn't stop when tapping earphones
  • Exporting still one piece after chapter split
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  • Cannot mark and delete multiple copies
  • Rating request pop-ups appear daily even when switched off
  • Cannot import files in free mode
  • Next day would not play, demanded more money
  • Free version is useless due to 30 min limit
  • Cannot export audiobooks without paying
  • App forgets Pro purchase
  • Free version doesn't refresh daily
  • Playback issues with earphones
  • Cannot mark and delete multiple copies
  • Speed limited to 2.0x
  • Exporting still one piece after chapter split
  • No bookmark functionality
  • No playback progress saved when switching chapters
  • Import Folder option missing for Pro version
  • No connection between OS and mobile accounts

Requested features

21 requests
  • Add widget support
  • Add sorting options
  • Add folders to the GUI
  • Add bookmark functionality
  • Add ability to skip intro/outro
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  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add ability to record playback time for each track
  • Add iCloud Sync for audiobooks
  • Add folders for audiobooks
  • Add feature to separate completed books from current ones
  • Add option to advance/rewind 30s via headset/watch buttons
  • Add watch functionality for chapter progress
  • Add ability to mark and delete multiple items
  • Increase voice speed limit beyond 2.0x
  • Add ability to export by chapter
  • Add ability to sync across multiple devices
  • Add a specific 'Book Player' folder that syncs with the app
  • Show total remaining time for a book
  • Add Pro Lifetime option
  • Add ability to change order of books in the book list
  • Add Import Folder option (if not present for Pro users)

In-app purchases

8 purchases

BookPlayer

Subscriptions4
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$6.991 Month
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  • Pro Yearly (1 Year)$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Kind tip$2.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Excellent Tip2 variants$4.99
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  • Incredible Tip2 variants$9.99
5 purchases

BookPlayer

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro$2.991 Month
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  • Annual$12.991 Year
  • Yeraly7 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or BookPlayer?
BookPlayer is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while BookPlayer averages 4.5 from 245 ratings.
Do BookPlayer or BookPlayer have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor BookPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or BookPlayer?
BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and BookPlayer weekly. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on November 10, 2026 and BookPlayer on November 8, 2026.

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