Comparison

plappa vs Liegent

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

Head to head
About

plappa

This app is a client for self-hosted media servers like Jellyfin and AudioBookShelf, designed specifically for playing audiobooks. It supports common audio formats, reads metadata, and allows for offline listening with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Jellyfin, Emby, AudioBookShelf client
  • Supports common audio formats
  • Saves and syncs playback states
  • Reads audiobook metadata
  • Offline listening (via IAP)
  • Podcast and collection support (AudioBookShelf)
Features
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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/

About

Liegent

Features
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Become well-read in under 25 minutes a day. Liegent turns the world's most important nonfiction into clear, narrated audio summaries you can actually finish. Each short distills a book down to its core ideas and arguments, so you absorb what matters without setting aside hours you don't have. Listen on your commute, at the gym, or while making dinner, then pick up right where you left off on any device. WHY LIEGENT • Big ideas, fast. Get the heart of a book in about 25 minutes. • Real depth, not fluff. Summaries that respect the source and your intelligence. • Built for listening. Natural narration with a follow-along transcript. • Yours offline. Save shorts and listen with no connection, anywhere. FEATURES • A growing library of nonfiction across economics, science, psychology, history, and self-improvement • Synced transcript that highlights each line as it is read • Chapter navigation and progress that syncs across your devices • Adjustable playback speed and customizable skip controls • Download saved shorts for offline listening • Full Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support • Sign in with Apple or Google NEW FEATURES • Home Screen widgets, Siri shortcuts, and CarPlay support • Achievements that celebrate your listening • Available in English, Danish, German, and French Whether you want to read more, think more clearly, or just make better use of your time, Liegent helps you build a learning habit that sticks. Start listening today and become well-read, one short at a time. A Liegent membership is required to access the library.

Screenshots

plappa4 screens
Liegent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Liegent at every 6 days against plappa's every 5 weeks. plappa's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. plappa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and Liegent sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

plappa ships an update every 5 weeks, Liegent every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
plappa versus Liegent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterplappaLiegent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (331 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings331 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLeo WehrfritzJulius Bjerrekaer

Bugs and requests

plappa

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Can't login Audiobookshelf
  • Podcasts library not listing all podcasts

Requested features

9 requests
  • Auto download when start playing book
  • Auto delete when finished book
  • Option to add multiple servers
  • More sorting and filtering options in the library section
  • Refresh button for libraries
Show 4 more
  • Easy way to change server address without logging out
  • Sync the unplayed/unlistened flags with AudiobookShelf
  • Shortcut to bookmarks from within the player
  • Slider for fine-tuned control of playback speed

Liegent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

plappa

Subscriptions1
  • Subscription (1 Year)1 Month trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Version (Lifetime)$4.99
2 purchases

Liegent

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership$119.991 Year

Questions

Is plappa free?
plappa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Liegent free?
Liegent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do plappa or Liegent have ads?
Neither plappa nor Liegent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, plappa or Liegent?
plappa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Liegent every 6 days. Most recently, plappa was updated on September 30, 2026 and Liegent on September 13, 2026.

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