Comparison

EchoShelf vs Audora

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

Head to head
About

EchoShelf

This app provides a streamlined interface for managing and listening to audiobooks from your Audiobookshelf server. It offers features like seamless playback resumption, organized library browsing, and customizable playback controls for an enhanced listening experience.

Highlights
  • Resume playback from where you left off
  • Organized library browsing and discovery
  • Sort and filter library by various attributes
  • Quick search with history
  • Chapter navigation and speed control
  • Save bookmarks during playback
  • Offline playback support
  • Connect to multiple servers
Features
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EchoShelf is a clean and focused Audiobookshelf client for your devices, designed to make your audiobook library easy to browse, manage, and enjoy. It helps you return to your books instantly, organize your collection clearly, and stay in control of every listening session. Key Features Continue Listening Resume playback from where you left off, without searching for chapters again. Library & Discovery Browse your collection through recently added, authors, series, and more, with a clear and structured layout. Library Management Sort and filter your library by title, author, duration, date added, and other attributes. Supports both grid and list views. Search Quickly find books or podcasts within your library, with search history for easy access. Player Includes chapter navigation, playback progress, speed control, skip controls, sleep timer, AirPlay, and bookmarks. Bookmarks Save important moments during playback and return to them anytime. Offline Playback Download audio for offline listening when the network is unstable. Multiple Libraries Connect to and switch between multiple Audiobookshelf servers. Playback Preferences Customize speed, skip intervals, and playback behavior to match your listening habits. Light and Dark Mode A refined interface that works well in both light and dark environments. Important EchoShelf is a client for Audiobookshelf. It does not provide any content. You must connect your own server to use the app. User Agreement: https://doc.ixiaoxiang.cn/echoshelf/user-agreement Privacy Policy: https://doc.ixiaoxiang.cn/echoshelf/privacy-policy

About

Audora

Features
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你的音乐,汇聚于一个优雅的播放器。 无论音乐存储在哪里,随时享受属于你的音乐空间。 支持播放本地音乐、NAS 音乐库以及 Apple Music,让不同来源的音乐在一个 App 中无缝连接。无需在多个应用之间切换,轻松管理和播放你的全部收藏。 精心设计的沉浸式播放界面,让每一次播放都成为视觉与听觉的享受。流畅的动画交互、细腻的专辑展示以及直观的控制方式,为你带来全新的音乐体验。 核心功能: 多来源音乐播放 播放设备本地音乐 连接 NAS 音乐库,随时访问私人收藏 集成 Apple Music,统一管理音乐体验 沉浸式播放体验 精美现代化播放界面 流畅动画与创新交互 动态专辑封面展示 专注于音乐本身的简洁设计 专业音效调节 多频段均衡器 自定义音效设置 打造专属于你的声音风格 智能音乐管理 统一浏览不同来源的音乐 快速查找歌曲、专辑和艺术家 管理你的个人音乐收藏 私人音乐中心 你的音乐不再被限制于某一个平台。无论是珍藏多年的本地文件、NAS 中的高清音乐,还是 Apple Music 的流媒体曲库,都可以在这里自由播放。

Screenshots

EchoShelf3 screens
Audora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audora at none against EchoShelf's 2. EchoShelf's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. EchoShelf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Audora asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EchoShelf versus Audora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEchoShelfAudora
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer榆麟 邓炜 潘

In-app purchases

2 purchases

EchoShelf

Subscriptions1
  • EchoShelf Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$2.99
None

Audora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EchoShelf free?
EchoShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audora free?
Audora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EchoShelf or Audora have ads?
Neither EchoShelf nor Audora shows ads.

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