Comparison

Audiobooks.com vs motonovel

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Massive audiobook library
  • Free audiobook access
  • Monthly VIP selection
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Offline listening
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Sleep timer
Features
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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

About

motonovel

This app offers a vast collection of high-quality novel resources for an engaging reading experience. It provides a VIP subscription service for enhanced access and features, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual renewal. Users can manage their subscriptions and enjoy fascinating stories.

Highlights
  • Extensive novel collections
  • User-friendly reading interface
  • VIP subscription service
  • Auto-renewal options
  • Subscription management
  • Fascinating story content
Features
Currently charting
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MotoNovel is an innovative and user-friendly reading application, wholeheartedly committed to providing users with a wide range of high-quality collections of novel resources. This application is meticulously designed with the sole purpose of presenting users with truly outstanding and fascinating novel stories. By doing so, it enables users to fully immerse themselves in the wonderful world of literature and derive great pleasure and satisfaction from the act of reading. Thanks to its unwavering commitment to user experience, the platform will continuously and tirelessly update its book library with a large number of more attractive, thought-provoking and interesting novel resources. The continuous influx of such new content ensures that users, whether they are avid readers or occasional ones, can constantly discover novel and exciting content every time they engage in the delightful activity of reading. MotoNovel VIP Subscription & Benefits: * VIP Benefits: Enjoy unlimited, ad-free access to unlock all VIP chapters, exclusive books, and premium episodes with zero extra fees during your active subscription. * Auto-Renewal: Your subscription automatically renews (monthly, quarterly, or annually) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-48 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. * Billing & Renewal: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. * Cancellation & Management: You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time by going to your iOS device Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions and selecting MotoNovel. No further renewals will occur once cancelled, but active benefits for the current cycle remain valid. Links & Policies: * Terms of Use: https://bkneng-opm-d.bkneng.com/file/ToS_EN_AP.html 

 * Privacy Policy: https://bkneng-opm-d.bkneng.com/file/Privacy_Policy_EN_AP.html 

 * Subscription Agreement: https://bkneng-opm-d.bkneng.com/file/Motonovel_Subscription_Agreement.html

Screenshots

Audiobooks.com4 screens
motonovel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audiobooks.com at 91% against motonovel's 6%. Audiobooks.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). motonovel's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Audiobooks.com sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 per month and motonovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audiobooks.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audiobooks.com has 67K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Audiobooks.com's written reviews are positive against 6% of motonovel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audiobooks.com ships an update every 9 days, motonovel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Audiobooks.com versus motonovel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudiobooks.commotonovel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (67K ratings) — better1.3 (154 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better5.7% of reviews
Number of ratings67K — better154
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#16 — better#75
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB56 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStorytel Audiobooks USA LLCTromo Electronics LLC

Customer experience

Audiobooks.com

All ratings66,373 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews3,886 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative5.2%

motonovel

All ratings152 ratings
Positive5.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative92.8%
Written reviews194 reviews
Positive5.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative92.8%

User reviews

Audiobooks.com

From 67K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

motonovel

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Good stories
  • 🤩 Rich and wonderful stories

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive paywall
  • 🚫 App doesn't work
  • 🤖 AI-generated stories
  • 📝 Poor writing quality
  • 🔒 Locked behind paywall

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

motonovel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes
  • Purchases not working as intended

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add ads instead of paywalls
  • Offer monthly subscription instead of weekly

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Audiobooks.com

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$14.951 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$15.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$143.991 Year
One-time4
  • InstaCredit$14.95
  • Additional Credit(s)$14.95
  • Additional Credit(s)$15.99
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  • InstaCredit$15.99
10 purchases

motonovel

Subscriptions5
  • 7 Days Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Weekly Subscription VIP $19.99$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
One-time5
  • Week VIP$9.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
  • 7 Days VIP For $19.99$19.99
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  • 30 Days VIP For $24.99$24.99
  • 365 Days VIP For $169.99$169.99

Questions

Is Audiobooks.com free?
Audiobooks.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is motonovel free?
motonovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audiobooks.com or motonovel?
Audiobooks.com is rated higher. Audiobooks.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while motonovel averages 1.3 from 154 ratings.
Do Audiobooks.com or motonovel have ads?
Neither Audiobooks.com nor motonovel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audiobooks.com or motonovel?
Audiobooks.com ships an update every 9 days, and motonovel fortnightly. Most recently, Audiobooks.com was updated on November 11, 2026 and motonovel on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Audiobooks.com or motonovel?
Audiobooks.com currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and motonovel at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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