Comparison

LibriVox Audiobooks vs BookPlayer

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

Head to head
About

LibriVox Audiobooks

Access a vast library of over 45,000 free audiobooks, including classics and bestsellers in over 30 languages. Stream or download titles for offline listening, and organize your favorites into collections.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audiobook access
  • 45,000+ free titles
  • Stream or download
  • Offline listening
  • Browse by author, narrator, genre
  • CarPlay support
  • Sleep timer
Features
Currently charting
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Discover over 45,000 free audiobooks, from beloved classics to hidden treasures. Stream instantly or download to listen offline. Explore stories, history, poetry, and more in over 30 languages. Find Your Next Great Book • Rediscover Jane Austen, Sherlock Holmes, and other enduring favorites • Browse by author, narrator, or genre • Explore fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and lesser-known gems • Create and explore collections of books you love Listen Wherever Life Takes You • Download audiobooks for travel and offline listening • Take your favorite books on the road with CarPlay • Unwind at bedtime with the sleep timer • Save memorable moments with bookmarks • Pick up where you left off A Library Made Possible by Volunteers LibriVox volunteers bring public-domain books to life, sharing their love of literature through free recordings. Discover different voices, explore new perspectives, and enjoy a growing library of audiobooks—all free to listen to. Your next great book is waiting.

About

BookPlayer

This app provides a dedicated listening experience for audiobooks in M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC formats. It offers robust import, management, and playback features, including chapter navigation, variable playback speed, and cloud sync for seamless listening across devices.

Highlights
  • Import audiobooks via AirDrop, Files, iTunes, servers, and zip files
  • Manage library with progress tracking, sorting, and playlists
  • Advanced playback controls including speed, rewind, and volume boost
  • Chapter navigation and lock screen controls
  • Cloud sync for cross-device listening
  • CarPlay and Apple Watch companion app support
Features
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A wonderful player for your M4B/M4A/MP3/FLAC based audiobooks. Import – Using AirDrop from your Mac or iOS device – From Files and other apps on your device – Via File Sharing in iTunes on your Mac or PC – From your own AudibookShelf or Jellyfin server – Zip files with your folders and books Manage – Maintain and see progress of your books – Mark books as finished – Drag & Drop to sort your library – Create playlists – Automatically play items in turn – Play the first unfinished file by tapping on the playlist artwork – Move files to playlists from the library or import them directly – Edit your book details (title, author, artwork) – Connect to your Hardcover.app account, and track your library progress Listen – Control audio playback from the lock screen, control center or from the companion app on the Apple Watch – Play and navigate books with Chapters – Jump to start of the current book – Change playback speed – Smart rewind – Volume Boost – Support for remote events from headset buttons and the lock screen – Sleep timer with adjustable duration – CarPlay support – VoiceOver support – Dolby Atmos support – Dark mode for night owls – Continue listening across your devices with Cloud Sync, including stand alone playback on your Apple Watch Supported M4B/M4A/MP3 BookPlayer is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0. The source code and a list of all its contributors can be found on the GitHub page of this project at www.github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer You can see our Privacy policy and terms of use in the following links: – https://github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.md – https://github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer/blob/main/TERMS_CONDITIONS.md For help and ways to contribute to the project see the support section in the Settings screen of BookPlayer or visit www.bookplayer.app If you enjoy BookPlayer, we would be glad if you consider writing a review.

Screenshots

LibriVox Audiobooks4 screens
BookPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BookPlayer at none against LibriVox Audiobooks's shown. BookPlayer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 74%). LibriVox Audiobooks's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. LibriVox Audiobooks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for LibriVox Audiobooks against 4.8 for BookPlayer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of LibriVox Audiobooks's written reviews are positive against 83% of BookPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LibriVox Audiobooks ships an update every 3 weeks, BookPlayer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
LibriVox Audiobooks versus BookPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLibriVox AudiobooksBookPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (33K ratings)4.8 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews82.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33K — better20K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#106#59 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB94 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBookDesign LLCGianni Carlo

Customer experience

LibriVox Audiobooks

All ratings32,990 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews778 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative17.0%

BookPlayer

All ratings19,501 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,294 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.4%

User reviews

LibriVox Audiobooks

From 33K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lots of free public domain books
  • 👍 Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • 👍 Helpful for language learners and students
  • 👍 Variety of readers and book genres
  • 👍 Offline listening available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Playback issues like crashing, stopping, and restarting
  • 🔊 Loud and disruptive ads between chapters
  • 🔍 Incomplete search and discovery of available books
  • 🔧 Buggy app updates causing problems
  • 🔀 Difficulty keeping track of progress in books

BookPlayer

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Flawless playback
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡 Ability to import from various sources
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Remembers playback position

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🐛 Issues with importing or playing certain files
  • 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance after updates

Bugs and requests

LibriVox Audiobooks

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Playback stops unexpectedly
  • App crashes when trying to listen to certain books
  • Progress is lost when switching between books
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices and OS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a sleep timer feature
  • Improve the playback progress display
  • Provide an option to disable ads
  • Enhance the search and browsing experience
  • Add support for bookmarking and resuming books

BookPlayer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Playback issues with certain audio formats
  • Importing problems with large audiobook libraries
  • Crashes when deleting books

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bookmark management
  • Percentage completion tracking
  • Improved multi-file book handling
  • Customizable sleep timer
  • iCloud/cloud sync between devices
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  • Siri/Shortcuts integration

In-app purchases

3 purchases

LibriVox Audiobooks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Ad-Free$24.99
11 purchases

BookPlayer

Subscriptions7
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$3.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$6.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly (1 Year)$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Kind tip$2.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Excellent Tip2 variants$4.99
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  • Incredible Tip2 variants$9.99

Questions

Is LibriVox Audiobooks free?
LibriVox Audiobooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LibriVox Audiobooks or BookPlayer?
LibriVox Audiobooks and BookPlayer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 33K and 20K ratings respectively.
Do LibriVox Audiobooks or BookPlayer have ads?
LibriVox Audiobooks shows ads; BookPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, LibriVox Audiobooks or BookPlayer?
LibriVox Audiobooks ships an update every 3 weeks, and BookPlayer every 10 days. Most recently, LibriVox Audiobooks was updated on October 18, 2026 and BookPlayer on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, LibriVox Audiobooks or BookPlayer?
LibriVox Audiobooks currently peaks at #106 in the App Store charts, and BookPlayer at #59. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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