Comparison

Offline Audiobook Player vs AnyListen

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

Head to head
About

Offline Audiobook Player

This app provides a private and feature-rich experience for listening to your own audiobook files. It offers advanced playback controls, robust library management, and supports various audio formats, all stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Local storage, no cloud dependency
  • Chapter navigation
  • Variable playback speed
  • Smart bookmarks with notes
  • Customizable categories
  • Universal format support (MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, OGG, AAC)
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Take Complete Control of Your Audiobook Library HearBook is the audiobook player designed for people who value privacy, ownership, and freedom. Bring your own audiobook files and enjoy a premium listening experience with complete control over your collection—all stored locally on your device with zero cloud dependency. Privacy First, Always Your audiobooks stay on your device. No cloud uploads, no tracking, no data collection. HearBook respects your privacy completely—what you listen to is your business alone. Professional Playback Features Enjoy the listening experience you deserve: • Chapter Navigation - Jump between chapters instantly with intelligent tracking • Variable Speed Control - Adjust playback from 0.5x to 4.2x with precision presets or custom speeds • Smart Bookmarks - Save important moments with notes for easy reference • Auto Progress Tracking - Never lose your place, even when switching between books • Lock Screen Controls (iOS) - Full playback control from your lock screen with cover art and metadata • Sleep Timer - Fall asleep without worrying about losing your spot Powerful Library Management Organize thousands of audiobooks effortlessly: • Custom Categories - Create unlimited categories to organize books your way • Advanced Search & Filtering - Find any book instantly by title, author, or narrator • Archive Management - Keep your active library clean while preserving completed books • "In Progress" View - Quick access to books you're currently listening to • Beautiful Book Cards - See cover art, progress bars, and time remaining at a glance Universal Format Support Import your audiobooks from anywhere: • MP3, M4A, M4B (Audible-compatible), FLAC, OGG, AAC • Automatic metadata extraction including cover art, chapters, and tags • "Open With" integration - Add books directly from file managers or cloud services • Drag-and-drop support for effortless library building Beautiful, Customizable Interface • Modern Material Design 3 with smooth animations • Dark and Light themes for comfortable listening any time • Responsive layout that adapts to your screen • Compact player that follows you across the app • Full-screen player for immersive listening sessions Truly International Available in 10 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Italian, and Chinese. The app automatically adapts to your system language, making it accessible worldwide. Why HearBook is Different Privacy & Ownership: • Complete privacy - no tracking, no data collection, no cloud uploads • You own your audiobook files - not locked into a proprietary ecosystem • Local storage - works offline, always • No vendor lock-in - your files, your control Professional Audiobook Features: • Chapter navigation - designed specifically for audiobooks, not generic music • Bookmark support - mark important passages with notes • Intelligent progress tracking - remembers exactly where you left off in every book • Speed control with precision - perfect for learning or catching up • Audiobook-specific UI - optimized for long-form content Technical Excellence: • Cross-platform - works smooth on your phone and laptop • Universal format support - MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, OGG, AAC • Automatic metadata extraction - organizes your library automatically • Modern technology - built with the latest Kotlin Multiplatform • 9 language support - truly international Privacy Policy: https://hearbook.pro/privacy.html Terms and Conditions: https://hearbook.pro/terms.html

About

AnyListen

This app plays audio files stored on your phone, including audiobooks, learning materials, and meditation tracks. Enjoy your personal audio collection offline with features like chapter support, speed adjustment, and a sleep timer. It's designed for seamless playback in various scenarios, including in the car via CarPlay.

Highlights
  • Offline playback
  • Supports MP3, M4B, AAC
  • Audiobook chapter support
  • Playback speed adjustment
  • Sleep timer
  • CarPlay integration
  • Progress memory
Features
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"AnyListen" — Your Professional Local Audio Player. We focus on one thing: perfectly playing the audio files (such as MP3, M4B, AAC, etc.) already stored on your phone. Whether you're catching up on audiobooks during your commute, playing English listening materials you've collected for your children, or listening to a guided meditation before sleep, you can enjoy it anytime, without the internet. 【Core Positioning Note】 • Important Note: This app is a local audio file player and does not provide download or sales services for audiobooks or music content. • Your Files, Your Way: Play all your personal audio collections that you can conveniently obtain from open-source websites or other legal channels and import into your phone. 【Scenarios & Features】 • Audiobook Lovers: Perfect support for M4B chapter playback, speed adjustment, and progress memory. Immerse yourself in listening during commutes, workouts, or housework. • Children & Learning Audio: Easily manage your child's English listening, Chinese classics recitation, and picture book story audio. Organize by album to build a dedicated learning audio library. With CarPlay, start playing as soon as you get in the car—the journey becomes a classroom. • Bedtime Relaxation: Built-in sleep timer allows you to set a countdown to automatically stop playback, so you can fall asleep peacefully without worrying about data usage. • Seamless In-Car Listening: Deep support for CarPlay, allowing easy control via the car's large screen while driving—switch albums, control playback. 【Professional Playback Features】 • Offline Playback: No internet required; play local audio on your phone anytime, anywhere. • Full Format Support: Compatible with mainstream audio formats such as MP3, M4B, AAC. • Audiobook Experience Optimization: Speed adjustment, timer, chapter skip, automatic progress memory. • Personal Audio Library: Intelligently manage and categorize your local files by album or folder. • Scenario Adaptation: Supports CarPlay and headphone remote control. 【Who is it for?】 Audiobook lovers with personal audio collections, parents organizing learning resources for their children, podcast listeners who need a focused playback tool, and all users seeking a pure, professional local playback experience. Get "AnyListen" now and let your audio collection be enjoyed more freely in different scenarios.

Screenshots

Offline Audiobook Player4 screens
AnyListen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AnyListen at 100% against Offline Audiobook Player's 0%. AnyListen also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Offline Audiobook Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and AnyListen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Offline Audiobook Player ships an update every 2 months, AnyListen every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Offline Audiobook Player versus AnyListen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffline Audiobook PlayerAnyListen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBearMindsShanghai Shenwei Exploration Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Offline Audiobook Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

AnyListen

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Offline Audiobook Player

Subscriptions2
  • HearBook Pro - Monthly Full Access$5.991 Month
  • HearBook Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
1 purchases

AnyListen

One-time1
  • Unlock all features with your trial$1.99

Questions

Is Offline Audiobook Player free?
Offline Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnyListen free?
AnyListen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Offline Audiobook Player or AnyListen have ads?
Neither Offline Audiobook Player nor AnyListen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Offline Audiobook Player or AnyListen?
Offline Audiobook Player ships an update every 2 months, and AnyListen every 4 days. Most recently, Offline Audiobook Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and AnyListen on October 24, 2026.

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