Comparison

Offline Audiobook Player vs Glide Reader

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

Glide Reader

Features
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Keep your eyes still. Let the words glide beneath them. Glide Reader reimagines how reading an ebook can feel. Instead of scanning back and forth across a page, or repeatedly scrolling through blocks of text, the words move smoothly beneath your gaze in one continuous horizontal flow. Simply tap and hold to start reading. Move your finger to the right to accelerate, or move left to slow down. You have precise, intuitive control over your reading rhythm. ADD EBOOKS TO YOUR LIBRARY Import your own EPUB, TXT, HTML, and text-based PDF files. Browse chapters, continue where you left off and track your progress. (EPUB provides the best reading experience. Complex HTML and PDF layouts may not always be reproduced exactly correct. DRM-protected ebook files purchased in other apps are not supported.) USE YOUR OWN STYLE • Choose from carefully selected reading fonts • Adjust text size and brightness • Read with White, Paper, Sepia, Night, or Black OLED themes • Position the text at a comfortable height • Use stepped paragraph transitions to preserve paragraph structure • Reverse the glide controls if that feels more natural FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS See your chapter progress, reading time, words read, average reading speed, and estimated time remaining. As Glide Reader learns your actual reading pace, its time estimates become more personal. FOCUS WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Focus Mode gently fades away the toolbar and reading statistics while the text is moving. A simple tap brings everything back whenever you need it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your imported books and reading progress remain on your device. No account is required. Terms of service: https://www.arcanamedia.nl/glidereader/privacy

Screenshots

Offline Audiobook Player4 screens
Glide Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glide Reader at none against Offline Audiobook Player's 2. Glide Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Offline Audiobook Player's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.6). On price and ads 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. Glide Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Offline Audiobook Player ships an update every 2 months, Glide Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Offline Audiobook Player versus Glide Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOffline Audiobook PlayerGlide Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBearMindsArcana Media

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Offline Audiobook Player

Subscriptions2
  • HearBook Pro - Monthly Full Access$5.991 Month
  • HearBook Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Glide Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Offline Audiobook Player free?
Offline Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glide Reader free?
Glide Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Offline Audiobook Player or Glide Reader have ads?
Neither Offline Audiobook Player nor Glide Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Offline Audiobook Player or Glide Reader?
Offline Audiobook Player ships an update every 2 months, and Glide Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Offline Audiobook Player was updated on October 24, 2026 and Glide Reader on October 25, 2026.

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