Audiobooks.com vs Whillo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audiobooks.com
Access a vast library of audio entertainment, including bestsellers, new releases, and sleep stories. Stream or download titles for offline listening, with personalized recommendations and features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer.
- Massive audiobook library
- Free audiobook access
- Monthly VIP selection
- Personalized recommendations
- Offline listening
- Adjustable playback speed
- Sleep timer
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Escape into a story, learn something new, or wind down at night – Audiobooks.com, a part of Storytel, puts an entire library of audio entertainment in your pocket. Stream or download newly released and bestselling books, true crime audiobooks, and relaxing sleep stories. Whether you’re commuting, working out, or relaxing, enjoy powerful storytelling wherever life takes you. TOP FEATURES • Free audiobooks – Access 10,000+ titles at no cost, no membership required • Monthly VIP selection – Enjoy bonus audiobooks handpicked for members every month • Massive library – Browse 700,000+ new releases and bestsellers across every genre: thrillers, romance, fantasy, memoirs, self-help, kids’ books, and more • Personalized recommendations – Get tailored suggestions based on your tastes and listening habits LISTEN YOUR WAY • Download for offline listening • Connect to CarPlay, smart speakers, and Bluetooth devices • Adjustable playback speed • Sleep timer & bookmarks • Custom notes and wishlists • Perfect for multitasking – listen while you drive, cook, exercise, or while reading your Kobo, Kindle, or print books SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE • Kids’ audiobooks for family listening • Wellness and meditation titles • Sleep stories and calming soundscapes • True crime, thrillers, and mysteries • Classics, memoirs, and more JOIN THE COMMUNITY • Rate and review your favorite listens • Refer friends and earn free credits • Unlock achievements and discover new features WHY SUBSCRIBE? Upgrade to a paid membership and enjoy: • 1 monthly credit for any premium title – yours to keep • 1 monthly VIP selection from our exclusive bonus catalog • Access to 2-for-1 deals and discounted à la carte titles • Personalized perks, recommendations, and pre-order offers READY TO LISTEN? Download Audiobooks.com today and discover a better way to read – with your ears. If you subscribe to Audiobooks.com via Apple where available, payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage your subscription anytime in your Apple account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.audiobooks.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.audiobooks.com/privacy
Whillo
Stream a curated library of faith-based audiobooks and music designed for Christian families. Enjoy inspiring stories and music anytime, anywhere with unlimited access. A free trial is available before subscribing.
- Curated faith-based content
- Audiobook library
- Music streaming
- Unlimited streaming
- 7-day free trial
- Family-friendly
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Introducing Whillo—the ultimate audio streaming app crafted for Christian families seeking wholesome, faith-based content. Dive into our ever-expanding library of carefully curated audiobooks and music, all available for unlimited streaming at an affordable monthly rate. With Whillo, enjoy inspiring stories and music anytime, anywhere, without restrictions. Start your journey with our 7-day free trial and experience all the content Whillo offers. After the trial, a subscription unlocks full access to our growing collection. Privacy policy: https://whillo.com/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://whillo.com/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Audiobooks.com at every 9 days against Whillo's every 5 months. Audiobooks.com also leads on ratings volume (66K vs 16) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). Whillo's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Audiobooks.com sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 per month and Whillo sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Whillo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audiobooks.com has 66K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Audiobooks.com's written reviews are positive against 86% of Whillo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Audiobooks.com ships an update every 9 days, Whillo every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Audiobooks.com | Whillo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (66K ratings) | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews — better | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 66K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #17 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC | 1855543 Alberta Inc. |
Customer experience
Audiobooks.com
Whillo
Bugs and requests
Audiobooks.com
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Playback issues when offline or switching between devices
- Inconsistent behavior when using rewind/fast-forward
Requested features
4 requests- Add chapter navigation
- Improve bookmark/note-taking functionality
- Implement dark mode
- Provide more control over playback position
Whillo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Audiobooks.com
- Monthly Subscription$14.951 Month
- Monthly Subscription2 variants$15.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$143.991 Year
- InstaCredit$14.95
- Additional Credit(s)$14.95
- Additional Credit(s)2 variants$15.99
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- InstaCredit2 variants$15.99
Whillo
- Bronze Monthly Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Silver Monthly Plan7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Personal Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Gold Monthly Plan7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Family Monthly7 Days trial$14.001 Month
- Bronze Quarterly Plan7 Days trial$19.993 Months
- Silver Quarterly Plan7 Days trial$19.993 Months
- Gold Quarterly Plan7 Days trial$29.993 Months
- Bronze Annual Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Silver Annual Plan7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Gold Annual Plan7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Personal Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Family Annual7 Days trial$129.991 Year
Questions
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