# BookPlayer vs CLAUDIO

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BookPlayer at 20K against CLAUDIO's 1. BookPlayer also leads on chart position (#63 vs unranked). CLAUDIO's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CLAUDIO sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CLAUDIO 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 86% of CLAUDIO's.

BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, CLAUDIO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookPlayer | CLAUDIO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/claudio-your-audio-player/id6760961153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gianni Carlo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138219997) | [Tobias Reithmeier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882860698) |

## What reviewers say

### BookPlayer

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Book, #169 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $6.99 | 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


### CLAUDIO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claudio-your-audio-player/id6760961153)

This app is a versatile audio player for personal audiobooks, podcasts, and music. It supports various sources like local files, cloud storage, and servers, offering advanced playback features and offline access. Prioritizing data protection, it provides a customizable listening experience without ads or analytics.

**Highlights:** Plays local files, iCloud Drive, NAS, Jellyfin, Subsonic, etc., Advanced audiobook features: chapter support, sleep timer, speed control, Podcast subscriptions and episode management, Music playback with EQ, visualizers, and synced lyrics, Offline caching and CarPlay support, Privacy-focused with no ads or analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CLAUDIO Ultra Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| CLAUDIO Ultra Annual | $15.90 | per year |
| CLAUDIO Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| CLAUDIO Pro+ | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookPlayer free?

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

### Is CLAUDIO free?

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

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

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

### Do BookPlayer or CLAUDIO have ads?

Neither BookPlayer nor CLAUDIO shows ads.

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

BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and CLAUDIO every 4 days. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on November 8, 2026 and CLAUDIO on November 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.*