# SoundLeaf vs Auribook

The clearest difference is rating: Auribook at 5.0 against SoundLeaf's 4.3. Auribook also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). SoundLeaf's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundLeaf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Auribook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Auribook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundLeaf has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SoundLeaf ships an update fortnightly, Auribook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundLeaf | Auribook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundleaf/id6738635634/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auribook/id6752285662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemant Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781589937) | [Jonas Minke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838658027) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundLeaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundleaf/id6738635634)

This app provides a premium iOS client for the open-source Audiobookshelf server. It offers a beautiful, intuitive interface for listening to your personal audiobook collection with features like CarPlay support and offline downloads.

**Highlights:** CarPlay support, Connect to Audiobookshelf server, Intuitive library browsing, Variable playback speed, Offline listening, Smart sleep timer, Cross-device progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoundLeaf Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Auribook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auribook/id6752285662)

Listen to audiobooks and podcasts directly on your Apple Watch. Access a library of public domain classics or connect to your own server for offline playback. Enjoy seamless syncing and a private listening experience.

**Highlights:** Offline audiobook and podcast playback, Public domain audiobook library, Connect to Audiobookshelf server, Progress syncing, Watch face complications, Sleep timer

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Catalog | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Cloud Providers | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundLeaf free?

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

### Is Auribook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SoundLeaf or Auribook?

Auribook is rated higher. SoundLeaf averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Auribook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SoundLeaf or Auribook have ads?

Neither SoundLeaf nor Auribook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoundLeaf or Auribook?

SoundLeaf ships an update fortnightly, and Auribook every 3 weeks. Most recently, SoundLeaf was updated on September 22, 2026 and Auribook on September 9, 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.*