Comparison

BookPlayer vs BookPilot

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

BookPilot

Features
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BookPilot is your spoiler-safe reading companion. Ask anything about the book you're reading and get clear answers based only on what you've read so far — never a word beyond your current page. Stuck on who a character is? Forgot how two people met? Want a quick recap before you pick a book back up? Just ask. BookPilot knows your exact reading position and keeps every answer inside the spoiler boundary, so you can read with confidence and never have a twist ruined again. WHY READERS LOVE BOOKPILOT • Spoiler-safe by design — the AI only ever sees what you've already read • Ask in plain language — characters, plot, themes, "what did I miss?" • A built-in library of free classics, ready to read in one tap • Bring your own books — upload EPUB or PDF files and start reading • Your progress and conversations sync so you can pick up anywhere • A clean, distraction-free reader built for long sessions HOW IT WORKS Open any book, read at your own pace, and tap Ask whenever a question comes up. BookPilot looks only at the pages up to where you are and answers from there. Read further and it keeps up — the boundary follows you. FREE TO START Read the classics and ask questions every day, for free. Upgrade to BookPilot Pro for much higher daily question limits when you want to go deeper. BOOKPILOT PRO • Monthly — $9.99 • Annual — $99.99 Pro unlocks substantially higher daily question limits. Subscriptions are billed to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings. Payment is charged on confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://book-pilot.onrender.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
BookPilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BookPlayer at every 10 days against BookPilot's monthly. BookPlayer also leads on chart position (#70 vs unranked). BookPilot's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and BookPilot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, BookPilot monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BookPlayer versus BookPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerBookPilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#70 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGianni CarloBLAKE DANIEL REAMER

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

BookPilot

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
2 purchases

BookPilot

Subscriptions2
  • BookPilot Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • BookPilot Pro Annual$99.991 Year

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookPilot free?
BookPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BookPlayer or BookPilot have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor BookPilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or BookPilot?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and BookPilot monthly. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 18, 2026 and BookPilot on October 5, 2026.

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