LibriVox Audiobooks vs Audiobooks King
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Unlimited audiobook access
- 45,000+ free titles
- Stream or download
- Offline listening
- Browse by author, narrator, genre
- CarPlay support
- Sleep timer
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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.
Audiobooks King
Access a vast library of classic audiobooks from the public domain. Enjoy titles like Pride and Prejudice and Moby Dick with a user-friendly interface and customizable playback options. Listen for free with high-quality recordings.
- Public domain audiobook library
- Free to use
- User-friendly interface
- Customizable playback speed
- Bookmark chapters
- Create playlists
- High-quality audio
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Audiobooks King is your ultimate destination for public domain audiobooks. Rediscover classics like Pride and Prejudice, Moby Dick, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes—all available at your fingertips. Features: Free to Use: 100% free with no hidden costs or subscriptions. User-Friendly Interface: Seamlessly browse and listen to audiobooks with our clean and intuitive design. Customizable Experience: Adjust playback speed, bookmark chapters, and create personalized playlists. Why Audiobooks King ? High-quality audio recordings. Download Audiobooks King today and embark on a literary adventure like no other!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LibriVox Audiobooks at 4.8 against Audiobooks King's 3.3. LibriVox Audiobooks also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 41%) and ratings volume (33K vs 194). Audiobooks King's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. LibriVox Audiobooks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Audiobooks King asks for nothing beyond the download.
LibriVox Audiobooks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LibriVox Audiobooks has 33K ratings behind it against 194, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of LibriVox Audiobooks's written reviews are positive against 41% of Audiobooks King's.
LibriVox Audiobooks ships an update every 3 weeks, Audiobooks King every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LibriVox Audiobooks | Audiobooks King |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (33K ratings) — better | 3.3 (194 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews — better | 40.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33K — better | 194 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #97 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | BookDesign LLC | Nishkarsh Bhati |
Customer experience
LibriVox Audiobooks
Audiobooks King
User reviews
LibriVox Audiobooks
From 33K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Audiobooks King
From 194 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Love the app
- 👍 Appreciate the app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Skipping parts of audiobooks
- 🐛 App stopped working
- 🔍 Annoying ad system
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Ads every 15 minutes
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
Audiobooks King
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashing or not working
- Audio playback issues
Requested features
2 requests- Improve audio playback to avoid skipping parts
- Reduce frequency of ads or provide paid ad-free option
In-app purchases
LibriVox Audiobooks
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Ad-Free$24.99
Audiobooks King
No in-app purchases
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