Comparison

BookPlayer vs Taleify Audiobooks

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

Taleify Audiobooks

Enhance your audiobook and radioplay listening with this Spotify companion app. It offers an intuitive interface to track progress, resume listening easily, and discover new stories. A Spotify Premium subscription is required.

Highlights
  • Effortless listening interface
  • Track listening progress
  • Automatic resume playback
  • Discover new stories
  • Spotify Premium integration
Features
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Discover Audiobooks and Radioplays with Ease – Your Ultimate Spotify Companion Transform your audiobook and radioplay experience with our innovative companion app for Spotify! Designed to make your listening journey seamless and enjoyable, our app offers a user-friendly interface, perfect for audiobook lovers and radioplay enthusiasts. Here’s what you can expect: Key Features: - Effortless Listening: Our intuitive design ensures you spend less time navigating and more time immersed in your favorite stories. - Track Your Progress: Easily keep track of what you’ve already listened to and discover what’s next on your list. - Resume with Ease: Automatically resume your audiobook or radioplay right where you left off, without any hassle. - Spotify premium subscription is needed. Whether you're commuting, relaxing at home, or on the go, our app is the perfect companion for all your audiobook and radioplay needs. Download now and start enjoying a hassle-free listening experience today!

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
Taleify Audiobooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookPlayer at 83% against Taleify Audiobooks's 50%. BookPlayer also leads on chart position (#64 vs unranked). Taleify Audiobooks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Taleify Audiobooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Taleify Audiobooks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BookPlayer versus Taleify Audiobooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerTaleify Audiobooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianni CarloMatthias Toppe

Customer experience

BookPlayer

All ratings18,845 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,242 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.8%

Taleify Audiobooks

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%

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 Audiobooks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

BookPlayer

Subscriptions7
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$3.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$6.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • 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
2 purchases

Taleify Audiobooks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$0.791 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taleify Audiobooks free?
Taleify Audiobooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BookPlayer or Taleify Audiobooks have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor Taleify Audiobooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or Taleify Audiobooks?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and Taleify Audiobooks every 2 weeks. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on September 27, 2026 and Taleify Audiobooks on September 18, 2026.

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