# Ubook vs Bookplay

The clearest difference is rating: Ubook at 4.6 against Bookplay's 3.0. Ubook also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 7%) and ratings volume (85 vs 4). Bookplay's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ubook sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Bookplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $61.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ubook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ubook has 85 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Ubook's written reviews are positive against 7% of Bookplay's.

Ubook ships an update fortnightly, Bookplay every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ubook | Bookplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubook-audiobooks/id796476765/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplay/id937298666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **85** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 7.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Ubook Editora Ltda](https://appshunter.io/developer/796476768) | [Bookplay Comércio de Livros LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424341613) |

## What reviewers say

### Ubook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubook-audiobooks/id796476765)

Access a vast library of books, podcasts, and documentaries for both reading and listening. Download content for offline enjoyment, making it perfect for commutes, exercise, or any time you want to immerse yourself in stories without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Vast content library, Audiobook listening, Podcast streaming, Documentary viewing, Offline mode, Downloadable content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assinatura Premium Mensal | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Mensal | $3.99 | per month |
| Assinatura Premium Mensal | $3.99 | per month |
| Ubook Premium Subscription | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $6.49 | per month |
| Ubook Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Plano Premium Mensal | $9.99 | per month |
| Ubook Subscription - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Ubook Subscription - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |


### Bookplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplay/id937298666)

Access a vast library of over 50,000 books, 4,000 audiobooks, 2,000 online courses, and more. Enjoy exclusive content for children, including games and printable activities, plus a benefits club with discounts.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of books and audiobooks, Online courses and video lessons, Exclusive children's section with games, Benefits club with discounts, Offline reading and listening, Personalized recommendations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conhecimento sem limites! | $61.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ubook free?

Ubook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bookplay free?

Bookplay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ubook or Bookplay?

Ubook is rated higher. Ubook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Bookplay averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Ubook or Bookplay have ads?

Ubook shows ads; Bookplay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ubook or Bookplay?

Ubook ships an update fortnightly, and Bookplay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ubook was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bookplay on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*