Comparison

Ziri vs Flow Audiobook Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ziri

Features
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Ziri is the premium audio app for romance short stories. Whether you’re craving a sweet slow burn, a dark obsession, or a spicy midnight fling, Ziri delivers intimate, cinematic storytelling designed for nighttime listening. Why Ziri? Audio-First Romance: Beautifully narrated short stories (10–60 minutes) designed for immersive, single-session listening. Sensual Atmosphere: Dark, elegant design with purple-pink gradients, perfect for late-night escapes. Unlimited Free Stories: Access a rotating collection of free titles, updated regularly. Premium Upgrade (Ziri+): Unlock unlimited streaming, multiple narrators, offline downloads, and the full Ziri library. Choose Your Mood: Discover stories by tags like Enemies to Lovers, Second Chance, Praise Kink, Dark Romance, and more. Sleep-Friendly Features: Adjustable playback speed, sleep timer, and smooth transitions. Personal Library: Save favorites, track progress, and pick up right where you left off. See Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Flow Audiobook Player

Stream or download audiobooks from various sources like Plex, Audiobookshelf, Dropbox, and WebDAV. Supports multiple file formats and offers offline playback. Import files directly for immediate offline access.

Highlights
  • Plex integration
  • Audiobookshelf support
  • Dropbox and cloud storage streaming
  • WebDAV connectivity
  • Offline audiobook downloads
  • Multiple audio format support
  • Files app import
Features
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Turn everyday moments into time for a good book. Flow brings your own audiobooks into one beautiful player, with offline listening, flexible playback, and a library that feels like yours. YOUR AUDIO, ALL TOGETHER Connect Plex or Audiobookshelf to stream your audiobook libraries. Listen directly from Dropbox, or connect a compatible NAS, WebDAV server, Nextcloud, or ownCloud. Bring the books you already own and choose where they live. BRING FILES FROM YOUR CLOUD Import individual audio files or whole folders through the Files app, including On My iPhone, iCloud Drive, and installed providers such as Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box. Imported files are copied into Flow for offline playback; these providers are not direct streaming connections. GO OFFLINE. STAY IN THE STORY. Download books from connected sources before a flight, commute, or weekend away. Your downloaded and imported books remain available without a network connection. Removing a download from Flow leaves your original server or cloud file untouched. LISTEN AT YOUR PACE Choose playback speeds from 0.5x to 3x, jump between chapters, and return to your saved position. Use AirPlay or your connected headphones to listen where you like. WIND DOWN WITH A GOOD BOOK Set a sleep timer or stop at the end of a chapter. Save bookmarks for the ideas, passages, and moments you want to hear again. A LIBRARY THAT FEELS LIKE YOURS Browse cover art or switch to a list. Search, sort, mark favorites, and keep track of your listening progress. Personalize Flow with themes and accent colors. BUILT FOR YOUR AUDIOBOOK FILES Play common audiobook formats, including MP3, M4B, M4A, AAC, FLAC, and WAV. M4B chapter support makes longer books easy to navigate. Flow is a player for your own audio, not an included audiobook store or catalog. Audio must be playable without DRM. Server and cloud connections require your own account and access to the files. Files-provider imports require the provider to be available in the Files app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ziri4 screens
Flow Audiobook Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ziri at Free against Flow Audiobook Player's $4.99. Ziri also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ziri is free to download; Flow Audiobook Player costs $4.99 up front. Ziri sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Flow Audiobook Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ziri ships an update weekly, Flow Audiobook Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ziri versus Flow Audiobook Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZiriFlow Audiobook Player
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHeerie, Inc.Mike Fifield

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ziri

Subscriptions2
  • Ziri+ (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Ziri+ (Yearly)$39.991 Year
1 purchases

Flow Audiobook Player

Subscriptions1
  • Flow Pro Annual$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Ziri free?
Ziri is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow Audiobook Player free?
Flow Audiobook Player costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Ziri or Flow Audiobook Player have ads?
Neither Ziri nor Flow Audiobook Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ziri or Flow Audiobook Player?
Ziri ships an update weekly, and Flow Audiobook Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ziri was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flow Audiobook Player on October 28, 2026.

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