Comparison

Kavita vs plappa

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

Head to head
About

Kavita

Features
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Get the official iPad version of Kavita Magazine right on your iPad .The eMagazine downloads the entire print edition of the Magazine for offline reading. You can use your finger - tips to "pinch and zoom" the text in articles if you would like to enlarge, or reduce the font size.You can read the eedition in portrait or landscape mode. Your Subscription Options: We have range of subscription options to choose from. These subscriptions will auto-renew until you choose to cancel the subscriptions. 1. Half- Yearly Subscription for $3.99 per 6 months 2. Yearly Subscription for $7.99 per year You can also buy and download individual volume of magazines for $1.99 per magazine NB: 1. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of Purchases 2. Your Subscription actomatically renews unless auto - renew is turned off atleast 24hrs before the end of the current period 3. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. 4. You can manage your subscription and switch -off the auto- renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase 5. You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. 6. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. 7. Terms of Use - http://www.usindia.com/index.php/en/48-mobile-apps/264-terms-of-use

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

plappa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: plappa at every 5 weeks against Kavita's every 26 months. plappa also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Kavita's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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. Kavita sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 6 months 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kavita ships an update every 26 months, plappa every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kavita versus plappa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKavitaplappa
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (331 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—331 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnikaihatsu Software Pvt. Ltd.Leo Wehrfritz

Bugs and requests

Kavita

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
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  • 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

10 purchases

Kavita

Subscriptions2
  • Kavita Subscription$3.996 Months
  • Kavita Subscription$7.991 Year
One-time8
  • Kavita vol 270$1.99
  • Kavita Vol.288$1.99
  • Kavita vol 321$1.99
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  • Kavita vol 322$1.99
  • Kavita vol 323$1.99
  • Kavita vol 324$1.99
  • Kavita vol 325$1.99
  • Kavita vol 326$1.99
2 purchases

plappa

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

Questions

Is Kavita free?
Kavita is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is plappa free?
plappa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kavita or plappa have ads?
Neither Kavita nor plappa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kavita or plappa?
Kavita ships an update every 26 months, and plappa every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kavita was updated on September 11, 2026 and plappa on September 27, 2026.

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