# Audbin vs TomoTomo

The clearest difference is monetization model: TomoTomo at free against Audbin's free with in-app purchases. TomoTomo also leads on ratings volume (10 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 and TomoTomo sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Audbin against 5.0 for TomoTomo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TomoTomo has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Audbin ships an update every 11 days, TomoTomo every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audbin | TomoTomo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audbin/id6758535282/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomotomo/id6778601579/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Samne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873491135) | [Tyler Mulvey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896283496) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TomoTomo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomotomo/id6778601579)

Seamlessly switch between reading ebooks and listening to audiobooks. Your progress is automatically synced across both formats, ensuring you never lose your place. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience with support for standard epub and audiobook files.

**Highlights:** Sync position between epub and audiobook, Switch between reading and listening, Automatic position carry-over, Distraction-free reading, Supports standard epub and audiobook formats

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| imagine — 15 images | $2.99 | one-time |
| companion — 50 messages | $4.99 | one-time |
| pdf audio — 10,000 characters | $4.99 | one-time |
| pdf audio — 25,000 characters | $11.99 | one-time |
| pdf audio — 50,000 characters | $23.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audbin free?

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

### Is TomoTomo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audbin or TomoTomo?

Audbin and TomoTomo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Audbin or TomoTomo have ads?

Neither Audbin nor TomoTomo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audbin or TomoTomo?

Audbin ships an update every 11 days, and TomoTomo every 6 days. Most recently, Audbin was updated on November 5, 2026 and TomoTomo on November 5, 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.*