# CrowdNoise vs Flow Audiobook Player

The clearest difference is price: CrowdNoise at Free against Flow Audiobook Player's $4.99. CrowdNoise also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Flow Audiobook Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CrowdNoise is free to download; Flow Audiobook Player costs $4.99 up front. CrowdNoise sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Flow Audiobook Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CrowdNoise against 5.0 for Flow Audiobook Player. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

CrowdNoise ships an update every 11 days, Flow Audiobook Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrowdNoise | Flow Audiobook Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-audiobook-player/id6760570762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CrowdNoise, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507972292) | [Mike Fifield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876129477) |

## What reviewers say

### CrowdNoise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdnoise/id1507972293)

Connect with fellow fans to support your favorite teams and athletes. This social app allows you to claim a username and join communities dedicated to sports.

**Highlights:** Claim username, Join fan crowds, Support teams and athletes, New look and mission, Team-specific subscriptions

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Texas Tech (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Texas State Bobcats (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| TCU Horned Frogs (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Duke Blue Devils (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| LSU Tigers (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Oklahoma Sooners (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Ohio State Buckeyes (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Az State Sun Devils (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Texas Longhorns (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tennessee Volunteers (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| UCLA Bruins (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| South Alabama (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Tulane Green Wave (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| USC Trojans (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Wake Forest (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Troy Trojans (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Washington State (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Wyoming Cowboys (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| CrowdNoise+ | $5.99 | per month |


### Flow Audiobook Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-audiobook-player/id6760570762)

Stream or download audiobooks from various sources like Plex, Audiobookshelf, Dropbox, and WebDAV. Supports multiple file formats and offers offline playback. Import files directly for immediate offline access.

**Highlights:** Plex integration, Audiobookshelf support, Dropbox and cloud storage streaming, WebDAV connectivity, Offline audiobook downloads, Multiple audio format support, Files app import

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flow Pro Annual | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrowdNoise free?

CrowdNoise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flow Audiobook Player free?

Flow Audiobook Player costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CrowdNoise or Flow Audiobook Player?

CrowdNoise and Flow Audiobook Player are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do CrowdNoise or Flow Audiobook Player have ads?

CrowdNoise shows ads; Flow Audiobook Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, CrowdNoise or Flow Audiobook Player?

CrowdNoise ships an update every 11 days, and Flow Audiobook Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, CrowdNoise was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flow Audiobook Player on October 28, 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.*