Comparison

FoundFic vs Voca Player

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

Head to head
About

FoundFic

Features
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Centralize your favorite stories in one app. Bookmark and track publicly available fiction, organize your personal library, and download stories for offline reading. Never lose track of your fiction again. Features: - Library filter, sort, and search - Organize stories with custom metadata and tags - PDF import - PDF export - Offline reading - Read history tracking EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Voca Player

Stream audiobooks from your personal media server, including local files, Plex, or Audiobookshelf. Enjoy features like companion file playback, offline downloads, and customizable playback controls. Organize your entire library with ease and enjoy a privacy-focused listening experience.

Highlights
  • Stream from personal media servers (Local, Plex, Audiobookshelf)
  • Companion file playback (maps, liner notes, PDFs)
  • Offline downloads with one-time purchase
  • Apple Watch transfer and controls
  • Adjustable playback speed and sleep timer
  • Gapless playback and chapter navigation
Features
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Voca is a beautifully simple audiobook player for your personal media server. Connect to your Local, Plex or Audiobookshelf library and start listening in seconds — at home or on the go. Stream from your own server Voca connects directly to your Local Files, Plex Media Server or Audiobookshelf instance. No third-party cloud. No subscriptions. Your library, your way. Extras Built-in Companion files stored alongside the audio — things like maps, liner notes, author commentary, or the full text of the book as a PDF or EPUB. Voca includes these automatically alongside your audiobook. Take it offline Unlock unlimited downloads with a single one-time purchase. Download your audiobooks over Wi-Fi and listen anywhere — no internet required. Transfer your Audiobook to your Apple Watch. Built for listening • Gapless playback across multi-file audiobooks • Lock screen and Control Centre controls • Bluetooth headphone support — single press to skip 30 seconds, double press to jump chapters • Adjustable playback speed from 0.5× to 3.0× • Sleep timer with volume fade (15m, 30m, 1h, end of chapter, and more) • Double-tap the cover art to navigate chapters instantly Your whole library, beautifully organised Browse thousands of books in a fast, searchable grid. An A–Z jump bar lets you leap straight to any section — no endless scrolling. Privacy first Voca never touches your data. Everything stays between your device and your own server. Offline Downloads for Player and Apple Watch require a one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

FoundFic4 screens
Voca Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FoundFic at 15.1 against Voca Player's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. FoundFic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Voca Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FoundFic ships an update every 4 days, Voca Player every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FoundFic versus Voca Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFoundFicVoca Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFoundFic LLCLV-223 PTY LTD

In-app purchases

6 purchases

FoundFic

Subscriptions1
  • Ad Free$2.991 Month
One-time5
  • Dark Theme$1.99
  • Dark Blue Theme$1.99
  • Minimalist Theme$1.99
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  • Papyrus Theme$1.99
  • Pink Theme$1.99
1 purchases

Voca Player

One-time1
  • Offline Playback$9.99

Questions

Is FoundFic free?
FoundFic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Voca Player free?
Voca Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FoundFic or Voca Player have ads?
Neither FoundFic nor Voca Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FoundFic or Voca Player?
FoundFic ships an update every 4 days, and Voca Player every 5 days. Most recently, FoundFic was updated on September 17, 2026 and Voca Player on October 1, 2026.

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