plappa vs BookSlide

Disclaimer: plappa only works in connection with a Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf media server! plappa is an audiobook player/client for Jellyfin, Emby and AudioBookShelf, the popular self-hosted media server. Features: - Support for most common audio formats - Purpose built for audiobooks - Save and sync playback states via iCloud or your AudioBookShelf server - Reads metadata like author, narrator and others - Download audiobooks and podcast episodes for offline listening* - Support for podcasts, collections and series with AudioBookShelf * plappa allows you to unlock additional features like downloads and customization options through optional in-app purchases: You can choose between a one-time purchase or an auto-renewing subscription (1 month free trial included). The one-time purchase unlocks all current and future updates. With the subscription, all features are available for the duration of your subscription. Both the subscription and one-time purchase can be shared with your family. plappa is licensed under the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

6 reasons to read differently Designed for people who read on the go, never stop learning, and care about their privacy. Read and listen at the same time Text advances on screen in sync with the narration. Each paragraph is visually highlighted as the audio reads it. More retention, less effort. Any article, turned into a book Share any URL from Safari and BookSlide extracts the text, letting you pick exactly what to keep — ready to read and listen to. Your reading list, always with you. Read in any language BookSlide detects the language automatically and translates it using Apple's on-device API — right on your device. Audio plays back in the language you choose. Your books ride along in the car Built-in CarPlay support to browse your library, switch chapters, and control playback from your car's screen. Total privacy, no compromises Everything happens on your iPhone. No account, no servers, no tracking. What you read is yours alone — always, no exceptions. You decide what you listen to Pick chapters, adjust the voice, skip the sections you don't care about. Full control over flow and pace — because your time matters.