# Audiobook Player SmartBook vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plex Dash at 81% against Audiobook Player SmartBook's 38%. Plex Dash also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Audiobook Player SmartBook's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audiobook Player SmartBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plex Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Audiobook Player SmartBook's written reviews are positive against 81% of Plex Dash's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audiobook Player SmartBook | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobook-player-smartbook/id1228166161/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 255 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.6% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Teleprompter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/823066256) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### Audiobook Player SmartBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobook-player-smartbook/id1228166161)

Easily play your downloaded MP3 audiobooks on your phone. This app remembers your listening progress, allows for adjustable playback speed, and can shorten silences for more efficient listening. Import your library via cloud services or a local Wi-Fi server.

**Highlights:** MP3, M4B, M4A file support, Adjustable playback speed, Shorten silences, Save listening progress, Sleep timer, Cloud and Wi-Fi import

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy WiFi import feature for transferring audiobooks from computer
- 📚 Supports multiple audio formats and large file sizes
- ⚡ Fast playback speed options up to 3x without quality loss
- 🎵 Remembers playback position across sessions
- 📁 Organizes books into separate folders automatically

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes, especially when deleting audiobooks
- 🐛 Playback position inconsistency between pause methods
- 🐛 Playback skips back 15-30 minutes randomly
- 🐛 Unstable playback speed fluctuations
- ❌ Single audio file upload limitation (doesn't handle multi-file folders well)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when deleting audiobooks
- Playback position not saved correctly when pausing from lock screen vs. in-app
- Playback skips back 15-30 minutes randomly
- Playback speed fluctuates unstably
- Upload feature closes when selecting another file

**Requested features**

- Bookmark/save specific locations in audiobooks
- M4B chapter support and chapter recognition
- Dark mode theme
- Sleep timer functionality
- Ability to add files to already-created books


### Plex Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677)

Monitor your Plex Media Server in real-time. Track streams, DVR recordings, and server resources with detailed graphs. Manage media artwork and refresh libraries directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Real-time playback status, DVR recording monitoring, Bandwidth and resource graphs, Top media and user history, Artwork management, Library refresh, Server log inspection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for monitoring server status
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access to server information
- 💡 Ability to change artwork remotely
- 🔒 Works seamlessly with Plex account
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 🔍 Clunky navigation and user interface
- 🔍 Lacking advanced server management features
- 🔍 Slow to update or refresh server information

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty connecting to server or finding servers
- Crashes when viewing server graphs
- Inaccurate or incomplete playback history

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manage users and permissions
- Integrate more server administration functions
- Improve library browsing and media details
- Provide more detailed playback statistics
- Add support for GPU monitoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audiobook Player SmartBook free?

Audiobook Player SmartBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plex Dash free?

Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audiobook Player SmartBook or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. Audiobook Player SmartBook averages 4.1 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Audiobook Player SmartBook or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither Audiobook Player SmartBook nor Plex Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audiobook Player SmartBook or Plex Dash?

Audiobook Player SmartBook ships an update monthly, and Plex Dash monthly. Most recently, Audiobook Player SmartBook was updated on October 17, 2026 and Plex Dash on October 18, 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.*