# Audiobooks HQ + vs Audioteka

The clearest difference is price: Audioteka at Free against Audiobooks HQ +'s $1.99. Audioteka also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Audiobooks HQ +'s advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 37%) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Audioteka is free to download; Audiobooks HQ + costs $1.99 up front. Audioteka sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Audiobooks HQ + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Audiobooks HQ + against 4.8 for Audioteka. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.4K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Audiobooks HQ +'s written reviews are positive against 37% of Audioteka's.

Audiobooks HQ + ships an update every 2 months, Audioteka fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audiobooks HQ + | Audioteka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks-hq-plus/id573235547/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioteka/id1107917398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #141 |
| Size | 29 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Inkstone Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/333434589) | [Audioteka Group Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/611164426) |

## What reviewers say

### Audiobooks HQ +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks-hq-plus/id573235547)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of premium and free audiobooks, including bestsellers, classics, and indie authors. Enjoy on-demand listening without subscriptions, with features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer. Also includes old-time radio dramas.

**Highlights:** Over 600,000 premium audiobooks, 120,000 free audiobooks, No subscription or monthly fees, Download and listen on demand, Adjustable playback speed, Sleep timer, 109,000 episodes of old-time radio

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Wide selection of books
- 🚀 Good quality narration
- 👍 Helpful for commuting and daily tasks
- 👍 Useful for visually impaired users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent in keeping place in audiobook
- 🐛 Unavailable books shown in search
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing premium features

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications disabling alarms
- Downloading issues and books disappearing
- Unresponsive search and playback controls

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark books as read
- Better navigation and organization
- More chapter/section markers
- Improved syncing across devices


### Audioteka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioteka/id1107917398)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of audiobooks and podcasts on your mobile device. Download content for offline listening, adjust playback speed, and create personalized lists. Enjoy a convenient way to discover and enjoy stories and information on the go.

**Highlights:** Offline listening, Adjustable playback speed, Create favorite lists, Apple CarPlay integration, Chromecast support, Rate audiobooks, Listen to podcasts

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audioteka Club | $3.99 | per month |
| Smart 20h Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Minimal Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Club | $6.99 | per month |
| Minimal Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Standard | $8.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Klub | $9.49 | per month |
| Optimal Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Club | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great selection of audiobooks
- 🎨 Excellent narration and production quality
- 🕰️ Convenient for listening on the go
- 👍 Helpful for those who don't have time to read

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model with additional costs for some books
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and playback issues
- 🔌 Offline mode problems and high data consumption
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find previously purchased books

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming playback
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and platforms
- Delayed or missing book purchases in user's library

**Requested features**

- Add bookmark/note-taking functionality
- Improve search and organization of user's library
- Provide more control over playback speed and settings
- Implement seamless syncing across devices
- Offer a true offline mode with full book downloads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audiobooks HQ + free?

Audiobooks HQ + costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audioteka free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audiobooks HQ + or Audioteka?

Audioteka is rated higher. Audiobooks HQ + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Audioteka averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Audiobooks HQ + or Audioteka have ads?

Neither Audiobooks HQ + nor Audioteka shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audiobooks HQ + or Audioteka?

Audiobooks HQ + ships an update every 2 months, and Audioteka fortnightly. Most recently, Audiobooks HQ + was updated on October 29, 2026 and Audioteka on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Audiobooks HQ + or Audioteka?

Audiobooks HQ + currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and Audioteka at #141. 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.*