Libly vs Sonarplay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Libly
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Libly is an audiobook player that helps you listen, read, and understand more. Generate transcripts for your own audiobooks, follow the text while listening, browse a catalog of classic public-domain audiobooks, and translate words or full sentences instantly. Perfect for audiobook lovers, language learners, and anyone who wants to combine listening with reading. Libly Premium is an optional paid monthly subscription that renews automatically. It includes complete-file transcription, higher transcription and translation allowances, and Smart Recaps. The price is shown before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eclectic-melomakarona-a127bb.netlify.app/ios/
Sonarplay
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SonarPlay - Your Audiobook Streaming Platform Listen to thousands of audiobooks and book summaries anytime, anywhere. SonarPlay brings stories and ideas to life with high-quality audio, smart recommendations, and offline listening. What you will love * Huge library across fiction, self-help, business, biographies, and more * Smooth playback with speed control and easy skipping * Background and offline listening for life on the move * Curated recommendations, powerful search, and top-rated picks * Personalised profiles, favourites, and synced progress across devices * Premium subscription for unlimited access and exclusive content * Secure sign-in, flexible payments, and multi-language support Start listening smarter with SonarPlay. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sonarplay.com/privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Libly at weekly against Sonarplay's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Libly sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Sonarplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Libly ships an update weekly, Sonarplay every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Libly | Sonarplay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Boliachyi | waplead solutions llc |
In-app purchases
Libly
- Libly Premium$4.991 Month
Sonarplay
- SonarPlay Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month









