Comparison

BookPlayer vs ListenPDF

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

ListenPDF

Features
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ListenPDF – Experience reading through your ears! ListenPDF is an innovative app that transforms your PDF files into audio, letting you enjoy books and documents hands-free. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or multitasking, ListenPDF enables you to absorb information effortlessly without needing to fix your eyes on a screen. With advanced AI-powered voice technology, ListenPDF provides natural and easy-to-understand narration. And now, our enhanced AI capability goes beyond – it analyzes the content of your PDFs to generate contextually accurate scripts and concise summaries, offering a tailor-made listening experience. The intuitive interface makes it simple to upload PDF files and turn them into audio seamlessly. You can also visually browse through book covers or the first page of your PDFs for better organization. Key Features • AI-Powered Script Creation: Generate custom scripts based on your PDF’s content, summarized or full-length. • Easy to Use: Upload a PDF file, and it starts reading aloud instantly. • Multi-Language Support: Supports Japanese, English, and other major languages. • Customizable: Adjust reading speed and voice type to suit your preferences. • Visual Assistance: View book covers or the first page of your PDFs at a glance. • Offline Access: Download audio files for offline listening. Recommended For • Busy individuals who don’t have time to sit and read. • Those who want to efficiently absorb information while commuting or exercising. • Anyone looking for a smarter alternative to traditional reading, powered by AI. Download ListenPDF today and transform the way you read and learn – now with AI assistance for an even richer experience!

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
ListenPDF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ListenPDF at every 2 days against BookPlayer's every 10 days. ListenPDF also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). BookPlayer's advantage is chart position (#61 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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 ListenPDF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, ListenPDF every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and December 13, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BookPlayer versus ListenPDF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerListenPDF
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianni CarloInfinity Inc.

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

ListenPDF

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
1 purchases

ListenPDF

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ListenPDF free?
ListenPDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BookPlayer or ListenPDF have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor ListenPDF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or ListenPDF?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and ListenPDF every 2 days. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 17, 2026 and ListenPDF on December 13, 2025.

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