Comparison

Libly vs Sonarplay

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

Head to head
About

Libly

Features
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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/

About

Sonarplay

Features
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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

Screenshots

Libly4 screens
Sonarplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Libly ships an update weekly, Sonarplay every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Libly versus Sonarplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiblySonarplay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly โ€” betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOleksandr Boliachyiwaplead solutions llc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Libly

Subscriptions1
  • Libly Premium$4.991 Month
1 purchases

Sonarplay

Subscriptions1
  • SonarPlay Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Libly free?
Libly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sonarplay free?
Sonarplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Libly or Sonarplay have ads?
Neither Libly nor Sonarplay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Libly or Sonarplay?
Libly ships an update weekly, and Sonarplay every 5 weeks. Most recently, Libly was updated on October 31, 2026 and Sonarplay on October 31, 2026.

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