# BookPlayer vs AudioBinder

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BookPlayer at 20K against AudioBinder's 1. BookPlayer also leads on chart position (#59 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). AudioBinder's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and AudioBinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AudioBinder 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 1, 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 AudioBinder's.

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, AudioBinder weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookPlayer | AudioBinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplayer/id1138219998/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobinder/id6760090418/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianni Carlo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138219997) | [Daniel Baughman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812344656) |

## What reviewers say

### BookPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplayer/id1138219998)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Free · Book, #156 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Kind tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flawless playback
- 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
- 💡 Ability to import from various sources
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Remembers playback position

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🐛 Issues with importing or playing certain files
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Unreliable performance after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues with certain audio formats
- Importing problems with large audiobook libraries
- Crashes when deleting books

**Requested features**

- Bookmark management
- Percentage completion tracking
- Improved multi-file book handling
- Customizable sleep timer
- iCloud/cloud sync between devices


### AudioBinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobinder/id6760090418)

Transform audio files into a single, chaptered M4B audiobook. Supports various audio formats, allows easy organization, metadata editing, and local processing for privacy. Offers an optional in-app purchase for unlimited imports.

**Highlights:** Create chaptered M4B audiobooks, Supports MP3, M4A, WAV, AAC, and video audio tracks, Import from files, music library, or public domain, Organize and reorder chapters with drag-and-drop, Edit metadata and add cover art, Built-in preview player, Local audio processing for privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AudioBinder Unlimited - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| AudioBinder Unlimited - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| AudioBinder Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookPlayer free?

BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AudioBinder free?

AudioBinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BookPlayer or AudioBinder?

AudioBinder is rated higher. BookPlayer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while AudioBinder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BookPlayer or AudioBinder have ads?

Neither BookPlayer nor AudioBinder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or AudioBinder?

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and AudioBinder weekly. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 20, 2026 and AudioBinder on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*