Comparison

BookPlayer vs ChapterBite

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

ChapterBite

This app transforms classic literature into a daily ritual by unlocking one new chapter each day for a shared reading experience. Enjoy a distraction-free environment to track progress, highlight passages, and explore timeless novels at your own pace, even offline.

Highlights
  • Daily chapter unlocks
  • Shared reading experience
  • Progress tracking
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Offline reading
  • Highlighting and bookmarking
Features
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ChapterBite makes classic literature effortless. Every day, a new chapter unlocks for you and readers around the world -- creating a shared reading experience that turns great books into a daily ritual. How it works: One new chapter unlocks every day at midnight Read at your own pace -- each chapter takes just 10-15 minutes Track your progress as you move through timeless novels When you finish a book, the next one begins automatically Start with the classics: Begin your journey with Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights, then continue with Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, with more books on the way. Built for readers who want more: Beautiful, distraction-free reading experience Highlight your favorite passages Bookmark pages to revisit later See your reading streaks and stats Explore characters without spoilers Works offline so you can read anywhere No overwhelming TBR lists. No pressure to keep up. Just one chapter, every day, one book at a time!

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
ChapterBite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChapterBite at none against BookPlayer's 15. ChapterBite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). BookPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 1) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ChapterBite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChapterBite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 19K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, ChapterBite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BookPlayer versus ChapterBite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerChapterBite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianni CarloNikhil Sethi

Customer experience

BookPlayer

All ratings18,845 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,244 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.9%

ChapterBite

All ratings1 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

ChapterBite

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

ChapterBite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChapterBite free?
ChapterBite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or ChapterBite?
ChapterBite is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while ChapterBite averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BookPlayer or ChapterBite have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor ChapterBite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or ChapterBite?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and ChapterBite every 2 weeks. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on September 30, 2026 and ChapterBite on September 19, 2026.

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