Comparison

ListenBook vs AudioArcade

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

Head to head
About

ListenBook

This app is a powerful audiobook player that supports a wide range of audio formats and offers convenient download options. It features advanced playback controls, audio filters, and statistics to enhance your listening experience. Integrates with LibriVox.org for free public domain books.

Highlights
  • Plays MP3, MP4, FLAC, M4B, and more formats
  • Download audiobooks via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes, or direct link
  • CarPlay and Apple Watch support
  • Audio filters for playback speed and volume
  • Chapter support and bookmarks
  • Automatic artwork and metadata extraction
  • Statistics on listening time
Features
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Play your own audiobooks on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Any format - no conversion needed. Listen on Watch without your iPhone. Free books via LibriVox, built in. * The app plays your own audio files. Audiobooks are not included. * ===== APPLE WATCH PLAYER A full standalone player on your wrist. Download books to your Watch via Wi-Fi and listen without your iPhone nearby. Switch between standalone and remote control modes with one tap. Browse chapters and your Watch library right from your wrist. ===== PLAY ANY FORMAT No conversion, no DRM. OverDrive chapter support included. ===== FREE AUDIOBOOKS — LIBRIVOX BUILT IN Tens of thousands of public domain titles. Search, download and play directly in the app — no account needed. ===== GET YOUR BOOKS IN WiFi (drag and drop from any browser), AirDrop, Finder, WebDAV, Files app, direct URL, YouTube audio, ZIP archives. ===== PLAYER - Sleep timer with gradual fade and shake-to-reset - Speed control (0.5x–5x) and auto-rewind after pause - Chapters, bookmarks, playback history - Loop track or book, shuffle, music mode - Listening statistics: daily, weekly, monthly - 5 widget types for Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center - Artwork and metadata extracted from files automatically ===== AUDIO QUALITY - Equalizer and volume boost - Noise cancelation for dictaphone recordings - Binaural processing to reduce listening fatigue - Voice pitch and gender modification ===== GET MORE WITH LISTENBOOK PRO - Unlimited audiobook length (free tier: 6 hours per book) - Audio effects without time limits - Chapter editing: delete, move, copy between books - Book sharing via AirDrop ===== Note: DRM-protected files (iTunes, Audible) are not supported. https://ListenBookApp.com/terms-conditions https://ListenBookApp.com/privacy-policy

About

AudioArcade

Access high-quality audio programs from renowned authors to enhance your skills. Learn effectively and enjoyably, whether commuting or multitasking at home. Download content for offline listening and easily track your progress.

Highlights
  • Top quality audio programs
  • Skill improvement
  • Offline listening
  • Progress tracking
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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The need to take control of your own education is now bigger than ever. In a rapidly changing environment we need to learn more and more to even stay relevant, let alone to thrive. AudioArcade makes learning easy by bringing you top quality audio programs from famous authors. These will keep you engaged and allow you to improve your skills in a practical and pleasant manner. Whether you're on the go or doing chores around the house, with our programs you can level up. EASY ACCESS TO AN EDUCATIONAL AUDIO PROGRAM Simple and easy to use user interface allows you to have easy access to your audios OFFLINE USE After you download your tracks you can listen to them on the go. Even in areas where you don't have access to a stable internet connection. SIMPLE PROGRESS INDICATOR Keep track of where you left off so you can always pick back up your lesson in a jiffy.

Screenshots

ListenBook4 screens
AudioArcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AudioArcade at 100% against ListenBook's 37%. AudioArcade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). ListenBook's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (39 vs 1). On price, ads, 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. ListenBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. AudioArcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioArcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ListenBook has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of ListenBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of AudioArcade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ListenBook ships an update every 3 weeks, AudioArcade every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ListenBook versus AudioArcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListenBookAudioArcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (39 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOleg BraileanLuminary, LLC.

Customer experience

ListenBook

All ratings39 ratings
Positive64.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative50.0%

AudioArcade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ListenBook

Subscriptions2
  • ListenBook Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • ListenBook Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • ListenBook Pro - Lifetime$24.99
None

AudioArcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ListenBook free?
ListenBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AudioArcade free?
AudioArcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ListenBook or AudioArcade?
AudioArcade is rated higher. ListenBook averages 3.5 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while AudioArcade averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ListenBook or AudioArcade have ads?
Neither ListenBook nor AudioArcade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ListenBook or AudioArcade?
ListenBook ships an update every 3 weeks, and AudioArcade every 13 months. Most recently, ListenBook was updated on November 3, 2026 and AudioArcade on November 4, 2026.

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