Comparison

BookPlayer vs Audiobooks King

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

Audiobooks King

Access a vast library of classic audiobooks from the public domain. Enjoy titles like Pride and Prejudice and Moby Dick with a user-friendly interface and customizable playback options. Listen for free with high-quality recordings.

Highlights
  • Public domain audiobook library
  • Free to use
  • User-friendly interface
  • Customizable playback speed
  • Bookmark chapters
  • Create playlists
  • High-quality audio
Features
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Audiobooks King is your ultimate destination for public domain audiobooks. Rediscover classics like Pride and Prejudice, Moby Dick, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes—all available at your fingertips. Features: Free to Use: 100% free with no hidden costs or subscriptions. User-Friendly Interface: Seamlessly browse and listen to audiobooks with our clean and intuitive design. Customizable Experience: Adjust playback speed, bookmark chapters, and create personalized playlists. Why Audiobooks King ? High-quality audio recordings. Download Audiobooks King today and embark on a literary adventure like no other!

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
Audiobooks King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BookPlayer at 4.8 against Audiobooks King's 3.3. BookPlayer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 41%) and ads (none vs shown). Audiobooks King's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Audiobooks King asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BookPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 19K ratings behind it against 178, 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 41% of Audiobooks King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
BookPlayer versus Audiobooks King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerAudiobooks King
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19K ratings) — better3.3 (178 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better41.3% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better178
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB76 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGianni CarloNishkarsh Bhati

Customer experience

BookPlayer

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

Audiobooks King

All ratings178 ratings
Positive58.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative36.0%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive41.3%
Neutral13.5%
Negative45.2%

User reviews

BookPlayer

From 19K 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

Audiobooks King

From 178 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Love the app
  • 👍 Appreciate the app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Skipping parts of audiobooks
  • 🐛 App stopped working
  • 🔍 Annoying ad system
  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Ads every 15 minutes

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

Audiobooks King

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashing or not working
  • Audio playback issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Improve audio playback to avoid skipping parts
  • Reduce frequency of ads or provide paid ad-free option

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
None

Audiobooks King

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audiobooks King free?
Audiobooks King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or Audiobooks King?
BookPlayer is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Audiobooks King averages 3.3 from 178 ratings.
Do BookPlayer or Audiobooks King have ads?
Audiobooks King shows ads; BookPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or Audiobooks King?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and Audiobooks King every 10 days. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audiobooks King on September 23, 2026.

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