Tiny Audiobook Player vs Flow Audiobook Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tiny Audiobook Player
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his lightweight audiobook player is built for people who just want to listen — no bloated features, no subscriptions, just your audio, your way. Drop your MP3s, M4Bs, or other audio files into the app’s folder, and it automatically organizes them by folder into books. Browse your collection, see file sizes and artwork, and pick up right where you left off — even after restarting the app. Playback is smooth and reliable, with support for lock screen controls, Control Center integration, and background audio. Skip forward or back 30 seconds, adjust the volume, and view your progress with an easy-to-use mini player that can expand to full screen when you want more detail, including cover art, album, and artist info. Perfect for road trips, bedtime stories, long commutes, or anyone who prefers owning their audio.
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.
- Plex integration
- Audiobookshelf support
- Dropbox and cloud storage streaming
- WebDAV connectivity
- Offline audiobook downloads
- Multiple audio format support
- Files app import
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Flow currently supports these audiobook sources: Plex: Connect your Plex account and select audiobook libraries. Stream from a local or remote Plex server, or download complete books for offline listening. Audiobookshelf: Sign in to your Audiobookshelf server. Flow loads its books, artwork, metadata, chapters, and genres. Books can be streamed or downloaded. Dropbox: Connect Dropbox and choose the folder containing your audiobooks. Flow streams using temporary secure links and can download books for offline playback. Nextcloud and ownCloud: Connect through WebDAV. Flow can browse audiobook folders, stream files directly, and download them. NAS or other WebDAV servers: Connect any compatible NAS or hosted WebDAV service with its address and credentials. These books can also be streamed or downloaded. Files app imports: Import individual files or complete folders from On My iPhone, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, or another Files provider. Imported books are copied into Flow and are immediately available offline—they aren’t streamed from the original provider. Flow supports formats including M4B, MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, Opus, and OGG. Downloads stay on the device for offline playback, remain available if a source is disconnected, and can be removed without deleting the original server or cloud copy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Tiny Audiobook Player at $0.99 against Flow Audiobook Player's $4.99. Tiny Audiobook Player also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Flow Audiobook Player's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Tiny Audiobook Player costs $0.99 and Flow Audiobook Player $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tiny Audiobook Player ships an update every 10 days, Flow Audiobook Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tiny Audiobook Player | Flow Audiobook Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #109 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOhn Lyons | Mike Fifield |
In-app purchases
Tiny Audiobook Player
No in-app purchases
Flow Audiobook Player
No in-app purchases
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