Comparison

BookBubble vs AudioBooth

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

Head to head
About

BookBubble

This app provides a spoiler-free wiki for books, unlocking information chapter by chapter as you read. It also helps you track reading sessions, organize your library, and set reading goals to build a consistent habit.

Highlights
  • Spoiler-free fan wiki
  • Chapter-by-chapter entry unlocking
  • Reading session tracking
  • Ambient reading music
  • Customizable book library
  • Reading goal setting
  • Calendar view of reading habits
Features
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That moment when a quick online search about a character spoils the whole plot of your book. That pain is why we built BookBubble. A fan-powered and spoiler-free Wiki that only unlocks, what you’ve actually read so far. A FAN WIKI THAT CAN'T SPOIL YOU - Look up any character, creature, location, item, or group in your book and only see what you've actually read so far. - Entries unlock chapter by chapter as you read - No more accidentally spoiling yourself while searching online - Contribute while reading and become part of the wiki READING SESSIONS - Track every session you spend in a book. - Log minutes read and chapters finished - Play ambient music while you read - Build a clear picture of your reading habit over time YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY - Organize your books exactly how you read them. - Default Shelves for Currently Reading, TBR, DNF, and Finished - Create and add your own custom collections - Share or hide your shelves on your public profile CALENDAR & READING GOAL - See your reading habit take shape. - A built-in calendar shows exactly which day you read which book - Watch your reading time grow as time goes by - Set a yearly reading goal and track your progress toward it - Set notifications to make reading a habit Built for readers of fantasy, romantasy, and any book with worldbuilding too rich to hold in your head. Download BookBubble and dive into your books, chapter by chapter — spoiler-free.

About

AudioBooth

This app provides a streamlined iOS experience for managing and listening to your self-hosted audiobook library from Audiobookshelf. Enjoy essential playback controls, offline downloads, and seamless integration with your server.

Highlights
  • Audiobookshelf integration
  • Essential playback controls
  • Offline downloads
  • Progress synchronization
  • CarPlay support
  • In-app ebook reader
Features
Currently charting
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Your personal audiobook companion for Audiobookshelf. AudioBooth is a streamlined iOS client designed exclusively for Audiobookshelf users who value simplicity and performance. Built with a focus on essential audiobook listening features, AudioBooth delivers a clean, distraction-free experience for your self-hosted audiobook library. Key Features: • Pure Audiobookshelf integration - Connect seamlessly to your personal Audiobookshelf server • Focused audiobook experience - Purpose-built interface optimized for audiobook listening • Essential playback controls - Variable speed, sleep timer with fade out, and chapter navigation • Progress synchronization - Keep your listening progress in sync across devices • Offline downloads - Download audiobooks for listening without an internet connection • Library browsing - Explore your books, authors, series, and collections with filtering options • CarPlay support - Enjoy your audiobooks safely on the road with full CarPlay integration • In-app ebook reader - Read EPUBs and PDFs directly within the app • Multi-connection support - Connect to multiple servers or different accounts • Playback history - Track your complete listening history • Background playback - Continue listening while using other apps • Lock screen controls - Standard media controls on your lock screen • Apple Watch app - Control playback from your wrist • Clean, native design - Intuitive interface that feels at home on iOS AudioBooth focuses on what matters most: enjoying your audiobooks. No unnecessary features, no bloat, just a reliable, efficient way to access your Audiobookshelf library on your iPhone and iPad. Note: AudioBooth requires an existing Audiobookshelf server to function. The app does not include any media content. Learn more about Audiobookshelf at https://audiobookshelf.org --- AudioBooth is an independent client application and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project. By downloading AudioBooth, you agree to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BookBubble4 screens
AudioBooth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookBubble at none against AudioBooth's 4. BookBubble also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). AudioBooth's advantage is chart position (#163 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. AudioBooth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BookBubble asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BookBubble ships an update monthly, AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
BookBubble versus AudioBooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookBubbleAudioBooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (705 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better89.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—705 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#163 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB107 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTimon GrasslJeremy Grenier

Customer experience

BookBubble

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AudioBooth

All ratings679 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%

In-app purchases

None

BookBubble

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AudioBooth

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me Lunch$4.99
  • Buy Me Dinner$9.99

Questions

Is BookBubble free?
BookBubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioBooth free?
AudioBooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BookBubble or AudioBooth have ads?
Neither BookBubble nor AudioBooth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BookBubble or AudioBooth?
BookBubble ships an update monthly, and AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Most recently, BookBubble was updated on October 30, 2026 and AudioBooth on October 30, 2026.

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