RestReader vs Audiobook Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
RestReader
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RestReader turns YouTube audiobooks and long-form content into a comfortable bedtime listening experience. Paste a YouTube video link or import an entire YouTube playlist, and RestReader gives you a proper audiobook player with features built for listeners, not viewers. SLEEP TIMER ⢠Set a timer from 5 to 90 minutes ⢠Audio fades out gently ⢠Shake your phone to extend the timer without opening your eyes DIM MODE ⢠Dims the screen while keeping audio playing ⢠Perfect for bedtime listening without lighting up the room BOOKMARKS ⢠Automatically saves your place ⢠Create bookmarks at favorite passages ⢠Jump back to any bookmark anytime CHAPTERS ⢠Auto-detected from YouTube descriptions ⢠Skip to any section with a tap PLAYLISTS & LIBRARY ⢠Import YouTube playlists from a pasted link or share directly to RestReader from the YouTube app ⢠Organize audiobooks into custom playlists ⢠Search across your entire library QUEUE ⢠Line up what you want to listen to next ⢠Auto-advances through your queue No account required. No ads. No subscription. Just paste a link and listen.
Audiobook Player
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Audiobook Player - Offline is the audiobook player built for people who own their books. Import from any folder, listen anywhere ā no internet required. TRULY OFFLINE Import audiobooks from your device or cloud sync folders. Everything plays locally with zero network dependency. Your books stay yours. AI-POWERED CAPTIONS Generate captions for any audiobook using on-device AI (Whisper). No data leaves your phone ā perfect for following along in noisy environments or for accessibility. SEAMLESS CARPLAY Full CarPlay support. Browse your library, resume your current book, and control playback hands-free while driving. SMART LIBRARY ⢠Automatic metadata detection (title, author, narrator, series) ⢠Cover art extraction and display ⢠Categories, favorites, and status tracking ⢠Sort by recently played, author, title, or progress ⢠Grid and list views with search AUDIOBOOK-FOCUSED PLAYBACK ⢠Adjustable speed (0.5x ā 3.0x) with pitch correction ⢠Configurable skip forward/back intervals ⢠Smart auto-rewind after pauses ⢠Sleep timer with fade-out ⢠Chapter navigation and bookmarks with notes ⢠Per-book progress tracking LISTENING STATS ⢠Daily listening goals and streaks ⢠Session history ⢠Progress visualization AUDIO CONTROLS ⢠10-band equalizer with presets ⢠Volume boost ⢠Skip silence detection PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. No data collection. No ads. Your listening habits stay on your device. SUPPORTED FORMATS M4B, M4A, MP3, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, WAV, AAC, WMA ā single-file and multi-file audiobooks. Whether you get audiobooks from Libro.fm, your local library, or rip your own CDs, Audiobook Player - Offline gives you a premium listening experience without subscriptions or internet dependency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Audiobook Player at 15.0 against RestReader's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | RestReader | Audiobook Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WILLIAM MATTHEW ROCKEY | Guntis Jakovins |
In-app purchases
RestReader
No in-app purchases
Audiobook Player
No in-app purchases
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