# RAINY COCOA(for iPad) vs MP3 Audiobook Player

The clearest difference is price: MP3 Audiobook Player at Free against RAINY COCOA(for iPad)'s $1.99. MP3 Audiobook Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (430 vs 1). RAINY COCOA(for iPad)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). On rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

MP3 Audiobook Player is free to download; RAINY COCOA(for iPad) costs $1.99 up front. RAINY COCOA(for iPad) sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and MP3 Audiobook Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for RAINY COCOA(for iPad) against 3.9 for MP3 Audiobook Player. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MP3 Audiobook Player has 430 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of RAINY COCOA(for iPad)'s written reviews are positive against 66% of MP3 Audiobook Player's.

RAINY COCOA(for iPad) ships an update every 2 months, MP3 Audiobook Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RAINY COCOA(for iPad) | MP3 Audiobook Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainy-cocoafor-ipad/id651972328/reviews)** | [3.9 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player/id891797540/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **430** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IAM, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/609407356) | [Oleg Brailean](https://appshunter.io/developer/576182370) |

## What reviewers say

### RAINY COCOA(for iPad)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainy-cocoafor-ipad/id651972328)

Experience the first e-manga with dual Japanese and English text and audio. Follow an ordinary college student's life-changing encounters at a cozy coffee shop. Additional volumes can be purchased within the app.

**Highlights:** Dual language text (Japanese/English), Dual language audio (Japanese/English), Interactive story progression, Voice actor cast list, In-app purchases for additional volumes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RAINY COCOA(Japanese/French) 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RAINY COCOA(Japanese)02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| RAINY COCOA(Japanese/Spanish) 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainy Cocoa 03 (Japanese) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainy Cocoa 04（Japanese） | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainy Cocoa05(Japanese) | $1.99 | one-time |


### MP3 Audiobook Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player/id891797540)

This app allows you to play audiobooks in various formats like MP3, M4B, and M4A on your Apple devices. It supports playback speed adjustment, EQ, and seamless continuation from where you left off. Enjoy your audiobooks without conversion hassles.

**Highlights:** Plays MP3, M4B, M4A, and other formats, Adjustable playback speed (0.5x - 5.0x), 8-band parametric EQ, Resume playback from last stop, CarPlay and car model integration, Sleep timer with shake deactivation, Add files via iTunes, Wi-Fi, or WebDav

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove duration limit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove all restrictions | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 💡 Useful features like sleep timer and playback speed
- 🚀 Seamless audiobook playback
- 👍 Reliable app that remembers playback position

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paid version required to remove ads and access all features
- 🐛 Issues with pause/resume functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Audiobooks not loading properly after recent updates
- Playback randomly jumping back in time
- Trouble importing books from cloud storage

**Requested features**

- Ability to create playlists or organize books into folders
- More granular playback speed controls
- Syncing playback position across devices
- Improved Apple Watch integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RAINY COCOA(for iPad) free?

RAINY COCOA(for iPad) costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is MP3 Audiobook Player free?

MP3 Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RAINY COCOA(for iPad) or MP3 Audiobook Player?

RAINY COCOA(for iPad) is rated higher. RAINY COCOA(for iPad) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MP3 Audiobook Player averages 3.9 from 430 ratings.

### Do RAINY COCOA(for iPad) or MP3 Audiobook Player have ads?

MP3 Audiobook Player shows ads; RAINY COCOA(for iPad) does not.

### Which is updated more often, RAINY COCOA(for iPad) or MP3 Audiobook Player?

RAINY COCOA(for iPad) ships an update every 2 months, and MP3 Audiobook Player weekly. Most recently, RAINY COCOA(for iPad) was updated on November 1, 2026 and MP3 Audiobook Player on November 6, 2026.

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