# LocalAudioBooksPlayer vs StoryCodex

The clearest difference is price: StoryCodex at Free against LocalAudioBooksPlayer's $0.99. StoryCodex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 17 months). LocalAudioBooksPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

StoryCodex is free to download; LocalAudioBooksPlayer costs $0.99 up front. StoryCodex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LocalAudioBooksPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

StoryCodex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryCodex has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LocalAudioBooksPlayer ships an update every 17 months, StoryCodex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LocalAudioBooksPlayer | StoryCodex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localaudiobooksplayer/id6737989765/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storycodex-webnovel-reader/id6770108068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blazej Zyglarski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778741242) | [Bilal ARKAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896716014) |

## What reviewers say

### LocalAudioBooksPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localaudiobooksplayer/id6737989765)

This app is a private audiobook player for your existing audio files. It offers features like resume playback, variable speed, chapter navigation, and lock-screen controls. Your folder structure serves as your library, with options for on-device or iCloud Drive storage.

**Highlights:** Private audiobook player, Uses your own MP3 files, Variable playback speed, Chapter navigation, Lock-screen controls, Offline playback, iCloud Drive support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### StoryCodex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storycodex-webnovel-reader/id6770108068)

This app enhances your reading experience by building a live encyclopedia and visual story map as you progress. It allows you to tap character names for instant profiles and explore relationships without spoilers. Enjoy distraction-free reading and listening with offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** Live encyclopedia of characters and lore, Spoiler-free visual Story Map, Instant character profiles on tap, Offline reading and listening, Customizable reading views, Import EPUB, PDF, and text files, Automatic chapter recaps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| StoryCodex Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LocalAudioBooksPlayer free?

LocalAudioBooksPlayer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StoryCodex free?

StoryCodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LocalAudioBooksPlayer or StoryCodex?

StoryCodex is rated higher. LocalAudioBooksPlayer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StoryCodex averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do LocalAudioBooksPlayer or StoryCodex have ads?

StoryCodex shows ads; LocalAudioBooksPlayer does not.

### Which is updated more often, LocalAudioBooksPlayer or StoryCodex?

LocalAudioBooksPlayer ships an update every 17 months, and StoryCodex weekly. Most recently, LocalAudioBooksPlayer was updated on October 14, 2026 and StoryCodex on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*