Comparison

BookPlayer vs Bleeped 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

Bleeped Audiobooks

Listen to audiobooks with a unique feature that automatically mutes offensive content. Enjoy a cleaner listening experience by controlling explicit language, violence, and sexual themes.

Highlights
  • Automatic content muting
  • Control explicit language
  • Filter violence
  • Block sexual content
  • Customizable listening experience
Features
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Enjoy your favorite audiobooks without worrying about offensive or explicit content. Our audiobook app gives you complete control over your listening experience with a built-in “Bleep” feature that automatically mutes moments containing violence, sexual content, or explicit language. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
Bleeped Audiobooks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BookPlayer at 4.8 against Bleeped Audiobooks's 4.1. BookPlayer also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 33) and review sentiment (83% vs 58%). Bleeped Audiobooks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bleeped Audiobooks sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 20K ratings behind it against 33, 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 58% of Bleeped Audiobooks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, Bleeped Audiobooks every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BookPlayer versus Bleeped Audiobooks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerBleeped Audiobooks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better4.1 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings20K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGianni CarloJoshua Bosley

Customer experience

BookPlayer

All ratings19,792 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,311 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.5%

Bleeped Audiobooks

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

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

Bleeped 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
8 purchases

Bleeped Audiobooks

Subscriptions2
  • Bleeped Stress Free Listening3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Bleeped Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time6
  • 5 Token Pack$4.99
  • 10 Token Pack$8.99
  • 25 Token Pack$21.99
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  • 50 Token Pack$39.99
  • 100 Token Pack$69.99
  • 250 Token Pack$149.99

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bleeped Audiobooks free?
Bleeped Audiobooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or Bleeped Audiobooks?
BookPlayer is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Bleeped Audiobooks averages 4.1 from 33 ratings.
Do BookPlayer or Bleeped Audiobooks have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor Bleeped Audiobooks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or Bleeped Audiobooks?
BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and Bleeped Audiobooks every 3 weeks. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bleeped Audiobooks on October 24, 2026.

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