Soundreads vs BookDeck!

Soundreads focuses on quality audiobooks of timeless stories and makes them available for a fraction of the cost of services like Audible. Refer your friends and you could get your subscription free!

BookDeck is a sanctuary for the spoken word -- an audiobook player designed for serious listeners who want analog warmth in a modern iOS experience. A spinning turntable, warm tonearm, and tactile controls bring ritual to every listening session. Whether you are studying, commuting, or winding down, BookDeck treats your library with the reverence it deserves. THE PLAYER A signature interface built around a vinyl-inspired turntable. Variable speed from 0.75x to 2.0x with a smooth slider or quick presets. Smart Rewind adjusts automatically based on how long you were away -- short break, short rewind. Volume Boost doubles output for quiet recordings. YOUR LIBRARY Two distinct library views let you browse your collection your way. Cover art front and center with progress at a glance. Organize with folders, search, and multi-select. Light and dark themes shift the entire experience to match your mood. PRECISION CONTROLS Set a sleep timer by the minute or let it stop at the end of the chapter with a gentle fade-out. Fine-tune playback speed to match every narrator. Navigate chapters instantly from a dedicated chapter list. IMPORT YOUR WAY Browse files directly, sync from your Documents folder, or share from any app using the share extension. No subscriptions, no accounts -- just your books. Supported formats: M4B, MP3, AAC, WAV, and lossless FLAC. No conversion needed. BEYOND THE APP CarPlay support for hands-free control while driving. Home screen and lock screen widgets for instant playback access. Full VoiceOver support and Dynamic Type scaling. CRAFTED FOR THE INTENTIONAL LISTENER BookDeck is not a storefront. It is a tool built for people who already own their audiobooks and want a beautiful, focused way to listen. No ads. No tracking. No compromise.