Comparison

Ignatius Press vs AudiobookCast

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

Head to head
About

Ignatius Press

Access a vast library of Catholic eBooks, audiobooks, and films. Enjoy free weekly podcasts and monthly content offers. Purchase digital titles from the website to read, listen, or watch within the app.

Highlights
  • Vast eBook library
  • Over 100 audiobooks
  • Catholic films and documentaries
  • Weekly podcasts
  • Monthly free content offers
  • Shop on Ignatius.com
Features
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Now you can easily read or listen to wonderful books and stream faithful Catholic films, all in the same place! Add titles to your library by shopping on Ignatius.com and then dive into them on the app. KEY FEATURES – Free Content: Enjoy our weekly podcasts and monthly offers of free access to some of our audiobooks, eBooks, and video content. – Over 1,000 eBooks: Experience our vast library of fiction books, as well as books on ethics, theology, social issues, history, inspirational topics, prayers, saints and sainthood, apologetics, and much more. – Over 100 Audiobooks from our best-selling authors: Get lost in novels from Michael O’Brien and Fiorella DeMaria, as well as a vast array of titles from Pope Benedict XVI, Peter Kreeft, Jesuit Fr.. Robert Spitzer, Abigail Favale, George Weigel, Fr. Michael Schmitz, Cardinal Robert Sarah, G.K. Chesterton, and many more. – Catholic movies and documentaries: Enjoy streaming rentals and streaming purchases from the extensive Ignatius library of high-quality films. Download the Ignatius Press app today and create a free account. No subscription. No credit card. No catch. Enjoy the free content or purchase digital content on Ignatius.com to read, listen, or watch on the app.

About

AudiobookCast

This app is a powerful player for DRM-free audiobooks. It allows you to import, organize, and enjoy your entire audiobook collection with advanced playback controls and smart bookmarking. Listen online or offline with complete library management.

Highlights
  • DRM-free audiobook playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Smart bookmarking
  • Chapter and cover art detection
  • Metadata editing
  • Custom collections
  • Offline listening
Features
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audiobookCast: The Ultimate DRM-Free Audiobook Player Description audiobookCast is the audiobook player designed for listeners who own their stories. Import, organize, and enjoy your entire DRM-free collection with powerful playback tools, smart bookmarking, and complete library control — no subscriptions, no restrictions. Built for serious listeners and collectors alike, AudiobookCast gives you everything you need to enjoy audiobooks the way you want — on your iPhone or iPad, online or offline. Seamless Playback Control Adjustable playback speed (0.5× – 3×) 15-second rewind / 30-second skip forward Sleep timer with “end of chapter” option AirPlay support for wireless playback Smart Bookmarks Instantly save key moments while listening Label and jump to any bookmark easily Automatic resume from last position Powerful Library Management Import DRM-free audiobooks (MP3, M4B, M4A, AAC, FLAC) Automatically detects chapters and cover art Edit metadata (title, author, series, publication year) Sort by title, author, date added, or duration Custom Collections Group books by series, author, or theme Enable auto-download for selected collections Filter by downloaded or recently played titles Play Queue & Up Next Queue multiple audiobooks for continuous listening Auto-play the next book in sequence Reorder your queue with simple drag-and-drop Offline Listening Download your entire collection for travel or low-signal areas Manage storage with clear file indicators Enjoy uninterrupted playback anywhere Why AudiobookCast AudiobookCast gives audiobook collectors and serious listeners complete control over their libraries. Free from DRM and streaming limits, it’s built for those who value independence, organization, and a focused listening experience. Compatibility Requires iOS 17.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Ignatius Press4 screens
AudiobookCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ignatius Press at Free against AudiobookCast's $4.99. Ignatius Press also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). AudiobookCast's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.1). On update cadence, 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

Ignatius Press is free to download; AudiobookCast costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudiobookCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ignatius Press has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ignatius Press ships an update every 5 months, AudiobookCast every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ignatius Press versus AudiobookCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIgnatius PressAudiobookCast
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIgnatius + Lighthouse PartnershipHoward Salmon

Customer experience

Ignatius Press

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

AudiobookCast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ignatius Press

No in-app purchases

None

AudiobookCast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ignatius Press free?
Ignatius Press is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudiobookCast free?
AudiobookCast costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ignatius Press or AudiobookCast?
AudiobookCast is rated higher. Ignatius Press averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while AudiobookCast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ignatius Press or AudiobookCast have ads?
Neither Ignatius Press nor AudiobookCast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ignatius Press or AudiobookCast?
Ignatius Press ships an update every 5 months, and AudiobookCast every 4 months. Most recently, Ignatius Press was updated on October 21, 2026 and AudiobookCast on October 24, 2026.

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