Röst vs Voca Player

Röst - Audiobookshelf media player Connect to your Audiobookshelf server and enjoy your self-hosted media in a fast, native experience for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Stream instantly, sync listening progress across devices, browse multiple library types, and stay up to date with real-time server changes. Highlights: • CarPlay support for browsing and playing books, podcasts, series, continued listening, and downloads • Offline listening with downloadable audiobooks and podcast episodes • Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight integration for finding, opening, and playing your media • Support for multiple Audiobookshelf servers and accounts • Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Requires Audiobookshelf server version 2.26.0 or newer. Requires iOS 27 or later, iPadOS 27 or later, or macOS 27 or later.

Voca is a beautifully simple audiobook player for your personal media server. Connect to your Local, Plex or Audiobookshelf library and start listening in seconds — at home or on the go. Stream from your own server Voca connects directly to your Local Files, Plex Media Server or Audiobookshelf instance. No third-party cloud. No subscriptions. Your library, your way. Extras Built-in Companion files stored alongside the audio — things like maps, liner notes, author commentary, or the full text of the book as a PDF or EPUB. Voca includes these automatically alongside your audiobook. Take it offline Unlock unlimited downloads with a single one-time purchase. Download your audiobooks over Wi-Fi and listen anywhere — no internet required. Transfer your Audiobook to your Apple Watch. Built for listening • Gapless playback across multi-file audiobooks • Lock screen and Control Centre controls • Bluetooth headphone support — single press to skip 30 seconds, double press to jump chapters • Adjustable playback speed from 0.5× to 3.0× • Sleep timer with volume fade (15m, 30m, 1h, end of chapter, and more) • Double-tap the cover art to navigate chapters instantly Your whole library, beautifully organised Browse thousands of books in a fast, searchable grid. An A–Z jump bar lets you leap straight to any section — no endless scrolling. Privacy first Voca never touches your data. Everything stays between your device and your own server. Offline Downloads for Player and Apple Watch require a one-time in-app purchase.