# Audiobooks.com vs Whillo

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audiobooks.com | Whillo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobookscom-get-audiobooks/id521227008/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whillo/id1619970447/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707849698) | [1855543 Alberta Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480003994) |

## What reviewers say

### Audiobooks.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobookscom-get-audiobooks/id521227008)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Book, #36 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Massive audiobook library, Free audiobook access, Monthly VIP selection, Personalized recommendations, Offline listening, Adjustable playback speed, Sleep timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.95 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $143.99 | per year |
| InstaCredit | $14.95 | one-time |
| Additional Credit(s) | $14.95 | one-time |
| Additional Credit(s) | $15.99 | one-time |
| InstaCredit | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Great selection of books
- 💡 Useful features like sleep timer and playback speed
- 👍 Seamless experience across devices
- 🚀 Fast downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with bookmarking and navigation
- 🐛 Occasional playback issues and loss of progress
- 💰 Relatively expensive credits/subscription
- 🐛 Confusing VIP book selection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Playback issues when offline or switching between devices
- Inconsistent behavior when using rewind/fast-forward

**Requested features**

- Add chapter navigation
- Improve bookmark/note-taking functionality
- Implement dark mode
- Provide more control over playback position


### Whillo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whillo/id1619970447)

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.

**Highlights:** Curated faith-based content, Audiobook library, Music streaming, Unlimited streaming, 7-day free trial, Family-friendly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Monthly Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Silver Monthly Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Gold Monthly Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $14.00 | per month |
| Bronze Quarterly Plan | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Silver Quarterly Plan | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Gold Quarterly Plan | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Bronze Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Silver Annual Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Annual | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audiobooks.com free?

Audiobooks.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Whillo free?

Whillo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Audiobooks.com or Whillo?

Whillo is rated higher. Audiobooks.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Whillo averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Audiobooks.com or Whillo have ads?

Neither Audiobooks.com nor Whillo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audiobooks.com or Whillo?

Audiobooks.com ships an update every 9 days, and Whillo every 5 months. Most recently, Audiobooks.com was updated on October 30, 2026 and Whillo on October 30, 2026.

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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.*