# BookDeck! vs Audbin

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookDeck! at none against Audbin's 3. BookDeck! also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audbin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BookDeck! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BookDeck! against 5.0 for Audbin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

BookDeck! ships an update every 6 days, Audbin every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookDeck! | Audbin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookdeck/id6748971571/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audbin/id6758535282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeAndrae Shivers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782606529) | [Stefan Samne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873491135) |

## What reviewers say

### BookDeck!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookdeck/id6748971571)

Experience audiobooks with a unique, vinyl-inspired player offering analog warmth and tactile controls. Organize your library, customize playback speed, and enjoy features like Smart Rewind and Volume Boost. Supports CarPlay and widgets for seamless listening.

**Highlights:** Vinyl-inspired turntable interface, Variable playback speed (0.75x-2.0x), Smart Rewind and Volume Boost, Organized library with folder support, Sleep timer with fade-out, CarPlay and widget support, Supports M4B, MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Audbin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audbin/id6758535282)

This app offers a private audiobook listening experience, allowing you to import your own collection or discover thousands of free public domain titles. Enjoy advanced playback controls, bookmarking, and optional premium features for unlimited access and enhanced audio customization.

**Highlights:** Import personal audiobooks, Discover free public domain titles, Variable playback speed, Sleep timer, Chapter navigation, Rich bookmarking with notes, 10-band equalizer (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Pro features, billed monthly. | $1.99 | per month |
| All Pro features. Save over 35%. | $14.99 | per year |
| Audbin | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookDeck! free?

BookDeck! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audbin free?

Audbin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BookDeck! or Audbin?

BookDeck! and Audbin are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do BookDeck! or Audbin have ads?

Neither BookDeck! nor Audbin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookDeck! or Audbin?

BookDeck! ships an update every 6 days, and Audbin every 11 days. Most recently, BookDeck! was updated on September 8, 2026 and Audbin on June 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*