Comparison

BookPlayer vs Dubreads

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

Dubreads

Features
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Don't know what to read? Dubreads will find the right book for you. Hafo Knih is an app for all book lovers. Browse an extensive database of titles, get book recommendations through smart AI search, and share your opinions with other readers. SMART AI SEARCH Forget complicated filters. Just describe what you're in the mood for in your own words – like "a slow-paced Nordic crime novel" or "something cheerful for a vacation" – and AI will pick a book tailored exactly to you. EXTENSIVE BOOK DATABASE Search by title, author or genre. Clear results and book details help you quickly find out whether a title is right for you. RATINGS AND COMMENTS Finished a book? Rate it and share your opinion. Comments from other readers will in turn help you choose your next read without disappointment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
Dubreads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dubreads at none against BookPlayer's 15. Dubreads also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). BookPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#51 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dubreads asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, Dubreads every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
BookPlayer versus Dubreads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerDubreads
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianni CarloMilan Donef

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

Dubreads

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
None

Dubreads

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dubreads free?
Dubreads is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BookPlayer or Dubreads have ads?
Dubreads shows ads; BookPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or Dubreads?
BookPlayer ships an update every 10 days, and Dubreads every 3 days. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dubreads on October 11, 2026.

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