BookPlayer vs Preserved Killick
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.
Preserved Killick
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Killick is the ultimate companion for readers of Patrick O’Brian’s celebrated Aubrey-Maturin series. Follow the voyages of Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin through interactive maps, historical locations, ships, characters, and events drawn from the novels. Whether you’re reading the series for the first time or returning for another circumnavigation, Killick helps bring O'Brian's the world of the Royal Navy during to life. Features include: • Interactive maps showing locations from the novels • Character profiles and relationships • Ships • Book-by-book exploration • Regular content updates and expansion to additional books Killick is designed for readers and enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of the people, places, and history behind one of the greatest historical fiction series ever written. Includes the Master and Commander Companion Guide. Additional companion guides for Post Captain, HMS Surprise, and The Mauritius Command are available as optional in-app purchases with more to come. DISCLAIMER Killick is an independent companion application created for readers of Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey–Maturin novels. This application is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Patrick O’Brian’s estate, his publishers, or any related rights holders. All book titles, character names, and related literary references remain the property of their respective copyright and trademark owners. Limited excerpts may be displayed for purposes of commentary, identification, literary reference, and educational discussion. All such excerpts remain the copyrighted property of their respective rights holders. This application is intended to enhance readers’ enjoyment and understanding of the novels through maps, historical context, and location-based reference material.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: BookPlayer at #55 against Preserved Killick's unranked. BookPlayer also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Preserved Killick sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BookPlayer | Preserved Killick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (20K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #55 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianni Carlo | 321 Technology LLC |
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
Preserved Killick
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
Preserved Killick
- Post Captain Companion Guide$1.99
- HMS Surprise Companion Guide$1.99
- The Mauritius Command Companion Gui$1.99
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