Comparison

BookPlayer vs Vox libri

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

Vox libri

This app offers a flexible and personalized reading experience for books and documents. It supports various reading methods including text-to-speech, braille displays, and customizable on-screen options. Enjoy your content comfortably and accessibly, with features like AI translation and smart navigation.

Highlights
  • High-quality text-to-speech
  • Braille display compatibility
  • Customizable reading screen
  • Support for multiple document formats
  • Fully accessible interface
  • Smart navigation
  • On-device AI translation and summarization
Features
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Read your way: accessible, comfortable, and without barriers. Vox Libri is designed to help anyone read books and documents in a flexible, personalized, and fully accessible way. Whether you prefer reading on screen, using a braille display, or listening with high-quality text-to-speech, enjoying your content has never been easier. Lightweight, fast, and built for readers who want a comfortable, distraction-free, and inclusive reading experience. Key Features • High-quality text-to-speech for natural and expressive read-aloud. This application uses the voices installed on your device. • Braille reading mode, fully compatible with braille displays. • Customizable reading screen with adjustable font, size, colors, spacing, and themes. • Support for major document formats, including TXT, PDF, DOCX, RTF, HTML, Markdown, and EPUB. • Fully accessible interface, optimized for blind users, low-vision users, and people with reading difficulties. • Smart navigation through chapters, headings, pages, bookmarks, and document sections. • Hands-free reading via headphone controls. • On-device AI translation, summarization, and simplification when supported by the device. • Full Spanish, English, Italian, French and Greek support across the interface and reading experience. Vox Libri is perfect for people with dyslexia, low vision, braille users, students, professionals, or anyone who wants a more comfortable and customizable reading experience. Carry your entire library with you and read however you prefer.

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
Vox libri4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BookPlayer at Free against Vox libri's $4.99. BookPlayer also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 2) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). Vox libri's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

BookPlayer is free to download; Vox libri costs $4.99 up front. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Vox libri asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vox libri holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 20K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Vox libri's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Vox libri every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BookPlayer versus Vox libri: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerVox libri
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (20K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianni CarloJonathan Chacon Barbero

Customer experience

BookPlayer

All ratings19,501 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,294 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.4%

Vox libri

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Vox libri

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
None

Vox libri

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vox libri free?
Vox libri costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or Vox libri?
Vox libri is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Vox libri averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BookPlayer or Vox libri have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor Vox libri shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or Vox libri?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and Vox libri every 11 days. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 17, 2026 and Vox libri on October 9, 2026.

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