Comparison

BookPlayer vs motonovel

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

motonovel

This app offers a vast collection of high-quality novel resources for an engaging reading experience. It provides a VIP subscription service for enhanced access and features, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual renewal. Users can manage their subscriptions and enjoy fascinating stories.

Highlights
  • Extensive novel collections
  • User-friendly reading interface
  • VIP subscription service
  • Auto-renewal options
  • Subscription management
  • Fascinating story content
Features
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MotoNovel is an innovative and user-friendly reading application, wholeheartedly committed to providing users with a wide range of high-quality collections of novel resources. This application is meticulously designed with the sole purpose of presenting users with truly outstanding and fascinating novel stories. By doing so, it enables users to fully immerse themselves in the wonderful world of literature and derive great pleasure and satisfaction from the act of reading. Thanks to its unwavering commitment to user experience, the platform will continuously and tirelessly update its book library with a large number of more attractive, thought-provoking and interesting novel resources. The continuous influx of such new content ensures that users, whether they are avid readers or occasional ones, can constantly discover novel and exciting content every time they engage in the delightful activity of reading. MotoNovel VIP Subscription & Benefits: * VIP Benefits: Enjoy unlimited, ad-free access to unlock all VIP chapters, exclusive books, and premium episodes with zero extra fees during your active subscription. * Auto-Renewal: Your subscription automatically renews (monthly, quarterly, or annually) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-48 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. * Billing & Renewal: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. * Cancellation & Management: You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by going to your iOS device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions and selecting MotoNovel. No further renewals will occur once cancelled, but active benefits for the current cycle remain valid. Links & Policies: * Terms of Use: https://bkneng-opm-d.bkneng.com/file/ToS_EN_AP.html 

 * Privacy Policy: https://bkneng-opm-d.bkneng.com/file/Privacy_Policy_EN_AP.html 

 * Subscription Agreement: https://bkneng-opm-d.bkneng.com/file/Motonovel_Subscription_Agreement.html

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
motonovel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BookPlayer at 83% against motonovel's 6%. BookPlayer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). motonovel's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 26.0). 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 motonovel sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 20K ratings behind it against 152, 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 6% of motonovel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, motonovel fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BookPlayer versus motonovel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayermotonovel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better1.3 (152 ratings)
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews — better5.7% of reviews
Number of ratings20K — better152
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#67 — better#71
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGianni CarloTromo Electronics LLC

Customer experience

BookPlayer

All ratings19,760 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,309 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.5%

motonovel

All ratings152 ratings
Positive5.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative92.8%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative92.7%

User reviews

BookPlayer

From 20K 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

motonovel

From 152 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Good stories
  • 🤩 Rich and wonderful stories

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive paywall
  • 🚫 App doesn't work
  • 🤖 AI-generated stories
  • 📝 Poor writing quality
  • 🔒 Locked behind paywall

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

motonovel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes
  • Purchases not working as intended

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add ads instead of paywalls
  • Offer monthly subscription instead of weekly

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
13 purchases

motonovel

Subscriptions5
  • 7 Days Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Weekly Subscription VIP $19.99$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
One-time8
  • Week VIP$9.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
  • 7 Days VIP For $19.99$19.99
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  • 1 Month VIP$19.99
  • 30 Days VIP For $24.99$24.99
  • 7 Days VIP$29.99
  • 90 Days VIP For $69.99$69.99
  • 365 Days VIP For $169.99$169.99

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is motonovel free?
motonovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or motonovel?
BookPlayer is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while motonovel averages 1.3 from 152 ratings.
Do BookPlayer or motonovel have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor motonovel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or motonovel?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and motonovel fortnightly. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 25, 2026 and motonovel on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, BookPlayer or motonovel?
BookPlayer currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and motonovel at #71. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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