BookPlayer vs Taleify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Taleify
Never lose your place in audiobooks or radio plays on Spotify again. This app tracks your listening progress and allows you to resume exactly where you left off with a single tap. Stay updated on new releases from your favorite artists.
- Track audiobook and radio play progress
- Resume playback in Spotify
- Organize favorite audiobooks
- View listening history
- Get new release notifications
- Mark episodes as played
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Pick up right where you left off – for your audiobooks and radio plays on Spotify. With audio drama series of hundreds of episodes, it is easy to lose track in Spotify: which episode comes next, and which chapter did you stop at? Taleify remembers it for you. HOW IT WORKS - Library: Keep your favorite artists and audiobooks in one place. - Resume: One tap and Spotify continues at exactly the chapter where you stopped. - Progress: Taleify picks up your listening history from Spotify automatically, even in the background. You see finished episodes at a glance and can mark them as played yourself. - History: See what you listened to most recently. - NEW: Get notified as soon as your artists release a new album or audiobook. GOOD TO KNOW - Playback happens in the Spotify app. A Spotify Premium subscription is required. - Taleify Plus unlocks playing and resuming. Alternatively, you can also watch a short video. - Taleify is not an official Spotify app and is not affiliated with Spotify AB. Download Taleify and continue exactly where you left off.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookPlayer at 83% against Taleify's 42%. BookPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). Taleify's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Taleify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, Taleify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BookPlayer | Taleify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (20K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #63 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianni Carlo | Matthias Toppe |
Customer experience
BookPlayer
Taleify
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
Taleify
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BookPlayer
- 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
- Kind tip$2.99
- Kind Tip$2.99
- Excellent Tip2 variants$4.99
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- Incredible Tip2 variants$9.99
Taleify
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.791 Month
- Annual Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year









