# audio vs Soundmark

The clearest difference is ads: Soundmark at none against audio's shown. Soundmark also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. audio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Soundmark sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

audio ships an update every 7 months, Soundmark every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | audio | Soundmark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marius Montebaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150148713) | [adir ben ami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225551913) |

## What reviewers say

### audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-marks/id6741165514)

Easily save and restore your audiobook playback position in Apple Music. Avoid searching for timestamps when switching between music and audiobooks. Future Spotify support is planned.

**Highlights:** Save playback position, Restore playback position, Seamless listening, Apple Music integration, Spotify support planned

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Time Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


### Soundmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundmark/id6753898392)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is audio free?

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

### Is Soundmark free?

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

### Do audio or Soundmark have ads?

audio shows ads; Soundmark does not.

### Which is updated more often, audio or Soundmark?

audio ships an update every 7 months, and Soundmark every 9 days. Most recently, audio was updated on June 25, 2026 and Soundmark on September 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.*