Ink&Echo vs Shelved

Import your own books, organize them in one place, and move naturally between reading and listening. Ink & Echo includes a polished dark editorial interface, local import flows, provider-driven search, local playback for imported audio, and in-app reading for text, PDF, and EPUB files. It also supports metadata editing, cover replacement, library filters, folders, sorting, and saved progress across your experience. Key features: • Unified library for ebooks and audiobooks • Local import for personal media • Read text, PDF, and EPUB files in-app • Play imported audiobook files locally • Search across enabled providers • Organize with filters, folders, sorting, and view modes • Edit metadata and replace covers • Keep reading and listening progress synced in one place

Shelved is the ultimate mobile companion for your self-hosted Audiobookshelf server. Seamlessly stream, listen, and read your favorite audiobooks and ebooks anywhere, anytime. Designed for speed, flexibility, and a distraction-free experience, Shelved syncs directly with your server so your progress, bookmarks, and stats stay completely up to date across all your devices. KEY FEATURES: • ADVANCED AUDIOBOOK PLAYER - Granular playback speed controls and customizable skip intervals. - Custom sleep timer: set a countdown or automatically pause at the end of the chapter. - Full chapter navigation, bookmark management, and audio position saving. • EBOOK & EPUB READER - Built-in reader tailored for EPUBs and digital books. - Adjustable text sizes, fonts, themes, and reading modes. - Instant progress sync between audiobook and ebook versions. • OFFLINE ACCESS & MEDIA SYNC - Download audiobooks and ebooks directly to your device for offline listening and reading. - Seamless background syncing with your Audiobookshelf library whenever you re-connect. • STATS & LIBRARY MANAGEMENT - Keep track of your daily listening habits and overall reading progress with visual stats. - Organize audiobooks, podcasts, and ebooks in a unified, clean interface. REQUIREMENTS: Shelved requires a connection to a running, self-hosted Audiobookshelf server instance.