# Meanwhile vs MP3 Audiobook Player Pro

The clearest difference is update cadence: MP3 Audiobook Player Pro at fortnightly against Meanwhile's every 12 months. MP3 Audiobook Player Pro also leads on ratings volume (232 vs 10) and chart position (#43 vs #158). Meanwhile's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Meanwhile costs $4.99 and MP3 Audiobook Player Pro $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Meanwhile against 4.1 for MP3 Audiobook Player Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MP3 Audiobook Player Pro has 232 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 80% positive.

Meanwhile ships an update every 12 months, MP3 Audiobook Player Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meanwhile | MP3 Audiobook Player Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meanwhile-interactive-comic/id458451517/reviews)** | [4.1 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player-pro/id889580711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #158 | **#43** |
| Size | 55 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zarfhome Software Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/457956106) | [Oleg Brailean](https://appshunter.io/developer/576182370) |

## What reviewers say

### Meanwhile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meanwhile-interactive-comic/id458451517)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Explore a mad scientist's wonderland and make choices that shape your adventure. This interactive comic offers thousands of branching paths, leading to various outcomes, from doom to success. Experience a unique story with full audio accessibility.

**Highlights:** Branching narrative paths, User-driven story choices, Thousands of adventure outcomes, Infinite scrollable canvas, Full audio accessibility (VoiceOver)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MP3 Audiobook Player Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player-pro/id889580711)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app allows you to listen to your own audiobooks in various formats on your Apple devices. It offers adjustable playback speed, sound boosting, and automatic saving of your listening position. Enjoy your audiobooks with convenient controls and car integration.

**Highlights:** Plays MP3, M4B, FLAC, and other audio formats, Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 5.0x), Sound boosting for low-volume audiobooks, Automatic playback position saving, CarPlay and car model integration, Sleep timer, Add books via Wi-Fi and WebDAV

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent audiobook player
- 🚀 Highly customizable with many features
- 💡 Supports various audio formats
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with playback position not saving
- 🐛 Bugs with speed controls and audio quality
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unreliable file transfer methods
- 🐛 Unexpected behavior when pausing/resuming playback

**Reported bugs**

- Playback position not saved correctly
- Speed controls causing audio distortion
- Compatibility issues with iOS 18 and newer
- Unreliable file transfer via WiFi and cloud storage
- Unexpected playback behavior when pausing and resuming

**Requested features**

- Add option to stream audiobooks from cloud storage
- Improve Apple Watch integration and standalone playback
- Implement better organization and sorting options for audiobook library
- Add EQ and volume boost features
- Introduce a more modern and visually appealing design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meanwhile free?

Meanwhile costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MP3 Audiobook Player Pro free?

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Meanwhile or MP3 Audiobook Player Pro?

Meanwhile is rated higher. Meanwhile averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MP3 Audiobook Player Pro averages 4.1 from 232 ratings.

### Do Meanwhile or MP3 Audiobook Player Pro have ads?

Neither Meanwhile nor MP3 Audiobook Player Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meanwhile or MP3 Audiobook Player Pro?

Meanwhile ships an update every 12 months, and MP3 Audiobook Player Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Meanwhile was updated on October 1, 2026 and MP3 Audiobook Player Pro on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Meanwhile or MP3 Audiobook Player Pro?

Meanwhile currently peaks at #158 in the App Store charts, and MP3 Audiobook Player Pro at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*