Comparison

UBSM vs AudioPig

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

Head to head
About

UBSM

Features
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This app is the ebook reader for UBSM, which allows users to read EPUB standard and PDF ebooks with and without DRM. UBSM ebook reader allow users to read acquired and borrowed ebooks from respective ebook store and library sites supported by UBSM. UBSM reader also prepares beacon function which identifies Bluetooth beacon for micro location ebook offering via a single icon click. This application gives personal analytic profiling on user's reading behavior and reading health check, namely to encourage long form reading.

About

AudioPig

Features
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AudioPig is a beautiful audiobook player for the files you already have. Import MP3 and M4B audiobooks, organize them in folders, and listen with a player built for long sessions. Enjoy features unique to AudioPig like Smart Rewind and Autogenerated On Device Subtitles. YOUR LIBRARY, ON YOUR DEVICE • Import one or more MP3/M4B files from Files • Merge multiple files into one book with a seamless chapter timeline • Rename, reorder, and delete chapters after merging • Search, multi-select, and organize with folders • Edit title, author, and cover art BUILT FOR LISTENING • Configurable skip forward and back intervals • Scrub the whole book or the current chapter • Sleep timer — minutes or end of chapter; survives app restarts • Background audio and full lock screen controls • Landscape layout for comfortable one-handed listening NEVER LOSE YOUR PLACE • Playback position saved automatically • Sophisticated bookmarks system with export keep your notes ordered an in one place • Smart Rewind (AudioPig Plus) — Look Far and Look Near scan silence before the playhead so you can jump back to a natural break. 7-day free trial. • Live subtitles (AudioPig Plus; iOS 26 or later) — on-device transcription near the playhead or for the whole book; search, export, and bookmark from a line STAY IN THE STORY • Home screen widgets for today's listening, weekly hours, recent books, and cover-art themes • Lock screen Continue Listening — circular progress widget; tap to resume your last book • iOS 18+ — add Continue Listening to the lock screen or Control Center • Powerful Apple Watch companion for remote iPhone playback (recent books, controls, chapters) MOTIVATION WITHOUT THE NOISE • Track total listening time and finished books • Unlock alternate app icons as you listen - including secret achievement icons • Celebrate finished books - you earned it! FREE TO START. PLUS WHEN YOU NEED IT. Core playback, library, bookmarks, chapter editing, stats, widgets, and Apple Watch remote control are free. AudioPig Plus unlocks Smart Rewind, on-device subtitles, and a dedicated Watch artwork screen (~$3.99/mo after a 7-day trial). Optional "Feed a Student" tips ($2.99 / $6.99 / $14.99) support indie development. NO ACCOUNT. NO CLOUD. AudioPig does not collect your data. Your audiobooks and listening history stay on your iPhone. Purchases are processed by Apple. Supported formats: MP3 and M4B (non-DRM).

Screenshots

UBSM3 screens
AudioPig4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UBSM at none against AudioPig's 4. UBSM also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. AudioPig sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. UBSM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
UBSM versus AudioPig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBSMAudioPig
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXentral MethodsNitay Abuzaglo

In-app purchases

None

UBSM

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AudioPig

Subscriptions1
  • AudioPig Plus$3.991 Month
One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$2.99
  • Lunch Tip$6.99
  • Today's Rent Tip$14.99

Questions

Is UBSM free?
UBSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioPig free?
AudioPig is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UBSM or AudioPig have ads?
Neither UBSM nor AudioPig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UBSM or AudioPig?
UBSM ships an update monthly, and AudioPig monthly. Most recently, UBSM was updated on October 14, 2026 and AudioPig on October 4, 2026.

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