Comparison

BookPlayer vs Chapter

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

Chapter

Features
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Chapter turns your own audio files into a beautifully organized audiobook library. Import whole folders or individual files and keep every chapter together as one book. BUILT FOR YOUR OWN AUDIOBOOKS - Import folders or files: MP3, M4A, M4B and more - Covers, titles, authors and chapters load automatically from file metadata - Organize with categories, or group books your own way with custom Collections - Grid or list view, light and dark mode, plus a home screen widget showing what you're listening to BUILT FOR LISTENING - Resume exactly where you left off, even after restarting your phone - Real chapter numbering, bookmarks with notes - Playback speed from 0.8x to 2.5x - Sleep timer, including "stop at end of chapter" - Background playback with lock-screen and widget controls SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Sign in with Apple or Google to keep your library, bookmarks, listening progress and audio files in sync across every device you own, over Wi-Fi. ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Your first audiobook is free forever. Unlock unlimited books with a single one-time purchase - no subscription, ever. PRIVACY FIRST No ads, no tracking, no analytics. Your books stay yours. Privacy policy: https://kubasova.com/chapter/privacy Questions or suggestions: support@kubasova.com

Screenshots

BookPlayer4 screens
Chapter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: BookPlayer at #65 against Chapter's unranked. BookPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Chapter's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Chapter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, Chapter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
BookPlayer versus Chapter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookPlayerChapter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (20K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianni CarloKubikom s.r.o.

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

Chapter

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
1 purchases

Chapter

One-time1
  • Full Version$3.99

Questions

Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chapter free?
Chapter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BookPlayer or Chapter have ads?
Neither BookPlayer nor Chapter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookPlayer or Chapter?
BookPlayer ships an update every 9 days, and Chapter every 3 weeks. Most recently, BookPlayer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Chapter on October 25, 2026.

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