BookPlayer vs Wisdom.org
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Wisdom.org
Explore a curated library of Buddhist teachings from various traditions. Access books on Tibetan Buddhism, Zen, and mindfulness, designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Download content for offline reading and integrate teachings into your daily life.
- Curated Buddhist library
- Teachings on Tibetan Buddhism, Zen, mindfulness
- Offline book downloads
- Guided reflections and practical teachings
- Accessible for beginners and scholars
- Intuitive reading experience
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Looking to begin your journey into Buddhism or deepen your existing practice? The Wisdom App is your gateway to a rich and carefully curated library of teachings drawn from the world’s great Buddhist traditions. Whether you are new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, this app offers a space to study, reflect, and grow—at your own pace and on your own terms. At the heart of the Wisdom App is an extensive digital collection featuring titles on Tibetan Buddhism, Theravada, Zen practice, and modern mindfulness. Each book is thoughtfully selected to support a wide range of readers—from the simply curious to dedicated students of Buddhist philosophy. With just a few taps, you can explore teachings from renowned masters, contemporary scholars, and beloved meditation instructors, all in one place. Designed for both accessibility and depth, the app allows you to download books directly to your device, making it easy to read anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or setting aside quiet time at home, your library is always within reach. The reading experience is clean and intuitive, helping you stay focused on what matters most: engaging with the teachings. The Wisdom App is more than just a reading platform—it’s a companion on the path. It invites you not only to learn about the Dharma, but to put it into practice in your daily life. Through clear instructions, guided reflections, and practical teachings, the app supports you in transforming insight into lived experience. Study becomes contemplation; contemplation becomes action. Whether you are cultivating mindfulness in everyday moments, developing compassion in your relationships, or engaging in formal meditation, the Wisdom App helps bridge the gap between understanding and embodiment. You’ll find guidance on establishing a steady practice, working skillfully with the mind, and integrating key principles such as impermanence, non-attachment, and interdependence into your life. The app encourages you to return again and again to the essentials of the path—ethical conduct, mental clarity, and wisdom—while offering teachings that illuminate how these qualities unfold over time. In this way, the Dharma becomes not just something you read about, but something you live. For scholars and serious practitioners, the Wisdom App also provides access to authoritative translations and commentaries that illuminate classical texts with precision and care. For newcomers, it offers approachable and engaging introductions that make complex ideas understandable and relevant. This balance ensures that the app remains a valuable resource as your knowledge and experience evolve. With its seamless design and thoughtfully curated content, the Wisdom App brings centuries of Buddhist insight into the modern world. It bridges tradition and technology, making it easier than ever to connect with teachings that have guided generations toward greater awareness and compassion. The Wisdom App is free for Wisdom Plus members, gives you instant access to our new and featured releases, enables you to build your personalized portable library, shows you what’s trending with your fellow Wisdom readers, learn about Wisdom’s highly respected authors, and watch featured videos. Wherever you are on your path, the Wisdom App places a world of wisdom in your hands—inviting you not only to read deeply, but to practice sincerely, embody the Dharma, and live with greater presence, purpose, and compassion each day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Wisdom.org at free against BookPlayer's free with in-app purchases. Wisdom.org also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). BookPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 4) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). 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
Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wisdom.org sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Wisdom.org 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Wisdom.org weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BookPlayer | Wisdom.org |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (19K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #54 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Gianni Carlo | Wisdom Publications |
Customer experience
BookPlayer
Wisdom.org
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
Wisdom.org
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BookPlayer
- 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
- Kind tip$2.99
- Kind Tip$2.99
- Excellent Tip2 variants$4.99
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- Incredible Tip2 variants$9.99
Wisdom.org
- eBook$12.99
- eBook$17.99
- eBook$20.99
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- eBook$50.99
- eBook$53.99
- eBook$55.99
- eBook$59.99
- eBook$60.99
- eBook$63.99
- eBook$64.99
- eBook$66.99
- eBook$73.99
- eBook$89.99









