Comparison

BookPlayer vs Quick Reader AI

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

Quick Reader AI

Instantly generate short, engaging reading material from your ideas. Get clear content in seconds for stories, explanations, or scientific excerpts. Read, learn, and explore without long waits.

Highlights
  • Generate short stories from prompts
  • Create concise material on topics
  • Explore new ideas with AI
  • Fast, AI-powered responses
  • Read and learn on your terms
Features
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Quick Reader AI delivers short, engaging reading material instantly from your ideas. Whether it’s a quick story, a brief explanation, or a compact scientific excerpt, you get clear content in seconds. Use it to read, learn, and explore without long waits. From casual stories to focused learning, Quick Reader AI adapts to your needs. What you can do with Quick Reader AI: * Instantly generate short stories from your prompts * Create concise material on topics you enjoy * Explore new ideas with AI-powered, fast responses * Read and learn on your terms

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
Quick Reader AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Reader AI at none against BookPlayer's 15. Quick Reader AI also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BookPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 2) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Quick Reader AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Reader AI 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Quick Reader AI daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
BookPlayer versus Quick Reader AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerQuick Reader AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGianni CarloSamuel Lupton

Customer experience

BookPlayer

All ratings19,501 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,289 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.4%

Quick Reader AI

All ratings2 ratings
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

Quick Reader AI

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

Quick Reader AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Reader AI free?
Quick Reader AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or Quick Reader AI?
Quick Reader AI is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Quick Reader AI averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BookPlayer or Quick Reader AI have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor Quick Reader AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or Quick Reader AI?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and Quick Reader AI daily. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Quick Reader AI on September 24, 2026.

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