Comparison

Bookmobile Audiobook Player vs MP3 Audiobook Player

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

Head to head
About

Bookmobile Audiobook Player

This app offers a streamlined and intuitive experience for listening to audiobooks and podcasts. It supports audio from numerous sources, provides robust playback controls optimized for driving, and allows for extensive customization of bookmarks and file management.

Highlights
  • Optimized interface for driving
  • Supports audio from iTunes, Audible, Librivox, CDs, Dropbox, and more
  • Auto-bookmarks and customizable bookmarks
  • Full control over audio files (reorder, rename, artwork, download/delete)
  • Supports DRM-enabled and non-DRM content
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Sleep timer with shake-to-add functionality
Features
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Simply Better. Easier-to-use, clean design, full control, and audio from more sources. Bookmobile provides a better experience for listening to audiobooks than any other app. Try it for free! Download the app as a FREE TRIAL of up to 5 audiobooks for 60 days. If you like it, an In-App purchase will allow an unlimited number of audiobooks for $3.99 USD. So, what do you get? An interface optimized for listening to spoken word content, especially while driving. No sliders, dragging or other controls that are nearly impossible to get right while you are driving. Easy access to the controls that matter most while listening. Get, play and manage audio content from a wide variety of sources: iTunes, Audible.com, Librivox.org, CDs, public library downloads, RSS feeds, Dropbox, and more. Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place. Customizable, exportable bookmarks (name, color, and notes) to keep track of special audio passages. Complete control over audio files: - Reorder parts/episodes. - Change title of audiobooks, podcasts, parts, episodes. - Cover artwork can be added or replaced -- just a simple copy-and-paste of any image from web or photo library. - Download/delete/re-download audio files whenever you want. Audio File Types Supported: - DRM-enabled content (from Audible.com or iTunes Store) - non-DRM content (from web downloads, CDs, etc.) - M4B audiobooks, including chapters, artwork - MP3 audio files, including artwork, ID3 tags - import individual audio files, folders of audio files, or Zip archives (including artwork image files) Audio Import Options: - add from on-device iTunes Library - use your computer's web browser - use iTunes File Sharing (no syncing required) - Open in... Bookmobile from other apps, including Dropbox, Mail or Safari - download from websites or local computer Download straight into the app from iTunes Store, Librivox.org, and ListenUp Audiobooks. Sleep Timer - Easy access from main screen, - Shake to add time before or after expiration, - Auto-screen dimming, - Stop at the current chapter end, or any number of minutes. Podcasts - easily search and browse through thousands of podcasts, - import from RSS feed, - import in mass from OPML file, - check for new episodes in all your podcasts or each individually, - customize artwork and titles, - bookmarks fully supported with name, notes, and color, - specify play order priorities (oldest, newest, next newest, etc) for each podcast, - specify auto-download settings (limits, wifi-requried, replacement policy) for each podcast, - specify skip amounts (opening, closing, driving mode) for each podcast. Playback Speed can be adjusted from slightly faster (10%) to double speed, with lots of options in-between. Bluetooth/Remote controls - Pause/Play - 30-sec skip (or your custom value) AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output. Mix audiobooks and podcast episodes in playlist. and more!!!

About

MP3 Audiobook Player

This app allows you to play audiobooks in various formats like MP3, M4B, and M4A on your Apple devices. It supports playback speed adjustment, EQ, and seamless continuation from where you left off. Enjoy your audiobooks without conversion hassles.

Highlights
  • Plays MP3, M4B, M4A, and other formats
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x - 5.0x)
  • 8-band parametric EQ
  • Resume playback from last stop
  • CarPlay and car model integration
  • Sleep timer with shake deactivation
  • Add files via iTunes, Wi-Fi, or WebDav
Features
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MP3 Audiobook Player is a convenient app for listening MP3, MP4, AWB, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, AAC, WMA, M4B, M4A format books for any Apple mobile devices. No need to waste your time for books converting anymore! NOTE: The app is only a tool for listening - NO audiobooks are included! There are a lot of sources for finding good audiobooks dubbed both by amateur enthusiasts and professionals, many of them are offered as some audio files which are not supported by your favorite Apple gadget whether it is iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. This cool app solves this problem and makes your Apple gadget a convenient mp3 player here and now. You also love to listen to different books when walking, running, sitting in transport etc., but it's always irritating to convert audiobooks to those formats your gadget supports? You don't have to do it anymore - MP3 Audiobook Player Free saves your time and effort for something more pleasant. Useful features of the app: • Supporting MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, AAC, WMA, M4B, M4A files (without DRM protection). • Possibility to adjust playback speed (0.5x - 5.0x). • 8-bands parametric EQ • The book cover can be loaded both from an image file in the folder of the book and from an embedded image of an audio file. • Playing the book from the place, you previously stopped at. • Supports CarPlay and integrations with over 50 other car models from Ford, GM, Mazda, BMW, Jaguar, Landrover and many more • Detailed stats • Sleep timer deactivation by shaking the gadget • Supporting remote control from Apple and compatible headphones • Connection to Apple Watch. • Choosing playback position from the Control Center and Lock Screen. • Convenient sleep timer with adjustable periods, optional sleep when the current chapter is over. • Adding/removal files from the audible player by means of iTunes, computer via Wi-Fi. • Support WebDav for adding audiobooks directly from Explorer on PC or from Finder on MacOS Why prefer PRO version of the app: • Audiobook duration is unlimited • No irritating ads while reading Enjoying MP3 Audiobook Player? Please consider taking a brief moment to rate us on the App Store!

Screenshots

Bookmobile Audiobook Player4 screens
MP3 Audiobook Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bookmobile Audiobook Player at none against MP3 Audiobook Player's shown. Bookmobile Audiobook Player also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). MP3 Audiobook Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Bookmobile Audiobook Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MP3 Audiobook Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MP3 Audiobook Player holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 430 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Bookmobile Audiobook Player's written reviews are positive against 66% of MP3 Audiobook Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bookmobile Audiobook Player ships an update every 4 weeks, MP3 Audiobook Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bookmobile Audiobook Player versus MP3 Audiobook Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookmobile Audiobook PlayerMP3 Audiobook Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (263 ratings)3.9 (430 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews65.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings263430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreshmowed SoftwareOleg Brailean

Customer experience

Bookmobile Audiobook Player

All ratings263 ratings
Positive63.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative29.7%
Written reviews414 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral9.2%
Negative31.4%

MP3 Audiobook Player

All ratings428 ratings
Positive68.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative25.7%

User reviews

Bookmobile Audiobook Player

From 263 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great audiobook player
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Multiple ways to add audiobooks
  • 🚀 Flawless playback
  • 👍 Excellent bookmarking and resume features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Randomly loses place in audiobook
  • 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
  • 👎 Dated and cluttered user interface
  • 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth integration

MP3 Audiobook Player

From 430 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 💡 Useful features like sleep timer and playback speed
  • 🚀 Seamless audiobook playback
  • 👍 Reliable app that remembers playback position

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paid version required to remove ads and access all features
  • 🐛 Issues with pause/resume functionality

Bugs and requests

Bookmobile Audiobook Player

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audiobook files not playing in correct order
  • App randomly resumes playback from beginning
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Issues with web-based file uploads

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved chapter navigation
  • Better integration with cloud storage services
  • Apple Watch support
  • CarPlay compatibility

MP3 Audiobook Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audiobooks not loading properly after recent updates
  • Playback randomly jumping back in time
  • Trouble importing books from cloud storage

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to create playlists or organize books into folders
  • More granular playback speed controls
  • Syncing playback position across devices
  • Improved Apple Watch integration

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bookmobile Audiobook Player

One-time1
  • Play Unlimited Audiobooks and Podcasts$3.99
3 purchases

MP3 Audiobook Player

One-time3
  • Remove advertisement$2.99
  • Remove duration limit$4.99
  • Remove all restrictions$7.99

Questions

Is Bookmobile Audiobook Player free?
Bookmobile Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MP3 Audiobook Player free?
MP3 Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bookmobile Audiobook Player or MP3 Audiobook Player?
MP3 Audiobook Player is rated higher. Bookmobile Audiobook Player averages 3.7 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while MP3 Audiobook Player averages 3.9 from 430 ratings.
Do Bookmobile Audiobook Player or MP3 Audiobook Player have ads?
MP3 Audiobook Player shows ads; Bookmobile Audiobook Player does not.
Which is updated more often, Bookmobile Audiobook Player or MP3 Audiobook Player?
Bookmobile Audiobook Player ships an update every 4 weeks, and MP3 Audiobook Player weekly. Most recently, Bookmobile Audiobook Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and MP3 Audiobook Player on November 6, 2026.

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