Comparison

Bookcamp vs plappa

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bookcamp

This app enhances your audiobook listening experience by connecting to your Plex library. Enjoy advanced features like offline access, speed control, and cross-device syncing. Rediscover the joy of audiobooks with a seamless and personalized playback.

Highlights
  • Connects to Plex library
  • Offline audiobook access
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Voice boost for clarity
  • Sleep timer
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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The best audiobooks experience iOS has to offer. Link your Plex library and listen to all your audiobooks on any device. Get access to all of the advanced features exclusive to Bookcamp. Rediscover the joy of listening to audiobooks. OFFLINE ACCESS Save your cellular data by downloading any audiobooks from your library to your device. Listen from anywhere, at anytime. SPEED CONTROL, VOICE BOOST AND SLEEP TIMER Read at extra speed without distortion, even in noisy places. Without blowing your ears out. NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE Every action you take while listening to a book is synced across all your devices. Tap an entry and go back in time. IN-APP PURCHASE TERMS You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase, which is required to use Bookcamp. - Bookcamp Premium, Bookcamp Hero, and Legend are available as 1-year or 1-month renewable subscriptions. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at purchase. - Auto-renewable subscriptions will be charges for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the initial period subscription, unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions maybe be managed, and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.bookcamp.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.bookcamp.app/privacy-policy

About

plappa

This app is a client for self-hosted media servers like Jellyfin and AudioBookShelf, designed specifically for playing audiobooks. It supports common audio formats, reads metadata, and allows for offline listening with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Jellyfin, Emby, AudioBookShelf client
  • Supports common audio formats
  • Saves and syncs playback states
  • Reads audiobook metadata
  • Offline listening (via IAP)
  • Podcast and collection support (AudioBookShelf)
Features
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Disclaimer: plappa only works in connection with a Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf media server! plappa is an audiobook player/client for Jellyfin, Emby and AudioBookShelf, the popular self-hosted media server. Features: - Support for most common audio formats - Purpose built for audiobooks - Save and sync playback states via iCloud or your AudioBookShelf server - Reads metadata like author, narrator and others - Download audiobooks and podcast episodes for offline listening* - Support for podcasts, collections and series with AudioBookShelf * plappa allows you to unlock additional features like downloads and customization options through optional in-app purchases: You can choose between a one-time purchase or an auto-renewing subscription (1 month free trial included). The one-time purchase unlocks all current and future updates. With the subscription, all features are available for the duration of your subscription. Both the subscription and one-time purchase can be shared with your family. plappa is licensed under the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bookcamp4 screens
plappa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: plappa at 86% against Bookcamp's 12%. plappa also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Bookcamp's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bookcamp sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and plappa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

plappa holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: plappa has 331 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Bookcamp's written reviews are positive against 86% of plappa's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookcamp ships an update monthly, plappa every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bookcamp versus plappa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookcampplappa
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (34 ratings)4.7 (331 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34331 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBookcampLeo Wehrfritz

Customer experience

Bookcamp

All ratings34 ratings
Positive26.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative70.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative84.6%

plappa

All ratings331 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.3%

Bugs and requests

Bookcamp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

plappa

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't login Audiobookshelf
  • Podcasts library not listing all podcasts

Requested features

9 requests
  • Auto download when start playing book
  • Auto delete when finished book
  • Option to add multiple servers
  • More sorting and filtering options in the library section
  • Refresh button for libraries
Show 4 more
  • Easy way to change server address without logging out
  • Sync the unplayed/unlistened flags with AudiobookShelf
  • Shortcut to bookmarks from within the player
  • Slider for fine-tuned control of playback speed

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Bookcamp

Subscriptions11
  • Bookcamp Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Bookcamp Premium7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Bookcamp Hero7 Days trial$4.491 Month
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  • Bookcamp Hero7 Days trial$5.491 Month
  • Bookcamp Hero7 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Bookcamp Legend7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Bookcamp Legend7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Bookcamp Legend7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Bookcamp Premium7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Bookcamp Hero7 Days trial$31.991 Year
  • Bookcamp Legend7 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

plappa

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription (1 Year)1 Month trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version (Lifetime)$4.99

Questions

Is Bookcamp free?
Bookcamp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is plappa free?
plappa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookcamp or plappa?
plappa is rated higher. Bookcamp averages 2.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while plappa averages 4.7 from 331 ratings.
Do Bookcamp or plappa have ads?
Neither Bookcamp nor plappa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bookcamp or plappa?
Bookcamp ships an update monthly, and plappa every 5 weeks. Most recently, Bookcamp was updated on September 7, 2026 and plappa on September 30, 2026.

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