Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

Tiny Audiobook Player

Features
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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.

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

Tiny Audiobook Player3 screens
Flow Audiobook Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Audiobook Player at none against Flow Audiobook Player's 1. Tiny Audiobook Player also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tiny Audiobook Player costs $0.99 and Flow Audiobook Player $4.99 up front. Flow Audiobook Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Tiny Audiobook Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Audiobook Player ships an update every 10 days, Flow Audiobook Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Tiny Audiobook Player versus Flow Audiobook Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny Audiobook PlayerFlow Audiobook Player
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOhn LyonsMike Fifield

In-app purchases

None

Tiny Audiobook Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Flow Audiobook Player

Subscriptions1
  • Flow Pro Annual$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Tiny Audiobook Player free?
Tiny Audiobook Player costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flow Audiobook Player free?
Flow Audiobook Player costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Tiny Audiobook Player or Flow Audiobook Player have ads?
Neither Tiny Audiobook Player nor Flow Audiobook Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Audiobook Player or Flow Audiobook Player?
Tiny Audiobook Player ships an update every 10 days, and Flow Audiobook Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Audiobook Player was updated on November 8, 2026 and Flow Audiobook Player on October 31, 2026.

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