Comparison

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro vs BookPlayer

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

Head to head
About

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro

This app allows you to listen to your own audiobooks in various formats on your Apple devices. It offers adjustable playback speed, sound boosting, and automatic saving of your listening position. Enjoy your audiobooks with convenient controls and car integration.

Highlights
  • Plays MP3, M4B, FLAC, and other audio formats
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 5.0x)
  • Sound boosting for low-volume audiobooks
  • Automatic playback position saving
  • CarPlay and car model integration
  • Sleep timer
  • Add books via Wi-Fi and WebDAV
Features
Currently charting
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MP3 Audiobook Player is the easiest and most convenient app for listening to audiobooks in MP3, MP4, AWB, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A formats on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad! ••• The app does not feature any audiobooks, but only plays your own audio files ••• The purpose of this app is to make listening to audiobooks in different formats easy and convenient! There are lots of websites with all kinds of audiobooks dubbed by professional actors and enthusiasts. Most of such audiobooks are distributed as folders with multiple audiofiles in different formats. I'm, the author of the app, listen to audiobooks all the time. Therefore, I did my best to make MP3 Audiobook Player a tool that has everything necessary to make this process intuitive and convenient. • Plays audiobooks in MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A formats (without DRM protection). • Adjustable playback quality (0.5x to 5.0x). • Boost sound ( for audiobooks with low volume ) • The book cover is loaded from an image file in the book’s folder or from an embedded image from an audio file. • Automatically saves the current playback position for all audiobooks. • Supports CarPlay and integrations with over 50 other car models from Ford, GM, Mazda, BMW, Jaguar, Landrover and many more • Jump to any file (can be enabled in settings). • Supports standard headphone controls. • Supports Apple Watch. • Playback control from the Control Center and Block screen. • A sleep timer with adjustable sleep periods or sleep after the end of the current chapter. • Possibility to add/remove books through iTunes and from the computer via Wi-Fi • Support WebDav for adding audiobooks directly from Explorer on PC or from Finder on MacOS If you enjoy MP3 Audiobook Player, we would be glad if you consider writing a review.

About

BookPlayer

This app provides a dedicated listening experience for audiobooks in M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC formats. It offers robust import, management, and playback features, including chapter navigation, variable playback speed, and cloud sync for seamless listening across devices.

Highlights
  • Import audiobooks via AirDrop, Files, iTunes, servers, and zip files
  • Manage library with progress tracking, sorting, and playlists
  • Advanced playback controls including speed, rewind, and volume boost
  • Chapter navigation and lock screen controls
  • Cloud sync for cross-device listening
  • CarPlay and Apple Watch companion app support
Features
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A wonderful player for your M4B/M4A/MP3/FLAC based audiobooks. Import – Using AirDrop from your Mac or iOS device – From Files and other apps on your device – Via File Sharing in iTunes on your Mac or PC – From your own AudibookShelf or Jellyfin server – Zip files with your folders and books Manage – Maintain and see progress of your books – Mark books as finished – Drag & Drop to sort your library – Create playlists – Automatically play items in turn – Play the first unfinished file by tapping on the playlist artwork – Move files to playlists from the library or import them directly – Edit your book details (title, author, artwork) – Connect to your Hardcover.app account, and track your library progress Listen – Control audio playback from the lock screen, control center or from the companion app on the Apple Watch – Play and navigate books with Chapters – Jump to start of the current book – Change playback speed – Smart rewind – Volume Boost – Support for remote events from headset buttons and the lock screen – Sleep timer with adjustable duration – CarPlay support – VoiceOver support – Dolby Atmos support – Dark mode for night owls – Continue listening across your devices with Cloud Sync, including stand alone playback on your Apple Watch Supported M4B/M4A/MP3 BookPlayer is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0. The source code and a list of all its contributors can be found on the GitHub page of this project at www.github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer You can see our Privacy policy and terms of use in the following links: – https://github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.md – https://github.com/TortugaPower/BookPlayer/blob/main/TERMS_CONDITIONS.md For help and ways to contribute to the project see the support section in the Settings screen of BookPlayer or visit www.bookplayer.app If you enjoy BookPlayer, we would be glad if you consider writing a review.

Screenshots

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro4 screens
BookPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BookPlayer at Free against MP3 Audiobook Player Pro's $7.99. BookPlayer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (20K vs 233). MP3 Audiobook Player Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and chart position 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

BookPlayer is free to download; MP3 Audiobook Player Pro costs $7.99 up front. BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MP3 Audiobook Player Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BookPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 20K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of MP3 Audiobook Player Pro's written reviews are positive against 83% of BookPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro ships an update fortnightly, BookPlayer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MP3 Audiobook Player Pro versus BookPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP3 Audiobook Player ProBookPlayer
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (233 ratings)4.8 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23320K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#31 — better#62
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg BraileanGianni Carlo

Customer experience

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro

All ratings232 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative16.8%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative16.2%

BookPlayer

All ratings19,792 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,311 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.5%

User reviews

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro

From 233 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent audiobook player
  • 🚀 Highly customizable with many features
  • 💡 Supports various audio formats
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Reliable and stable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with playback position not saving
  • 🐛 Bugs with speed controls and audio quality
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Unreliable file transfer methods
  • 🐛 Unexpected behavior when pausing/resuming playback

BookPlayer

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Flawless playback
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡 Ability to import from various sources
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Remembers playback position

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🐛 Issues with importing or playing certain files
  • 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance after updates

Bugs and requests

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Playback position not saved correctly
  • Speed controls causing audio distortion
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 18 and newer
  • Unreliable file transfer via WiFi and cloud storage
  • Unexpected playback behavior when pausing and resuming

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to stream audiobooks from cloud storage
  • Improve Apple Watch integration and standalone playback
  • Implement better organization and sorting options for audiobook library
  • Add EQ and volume boost features
  • Introduce a more modern and visually appealing design

BookPlayer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Playback issues with certain audio formats
  • Importing problems with large audiobook libraries
  • Crashes when deleting books

Requested features

6 requests
  • Bookmark management
  • Percentage completion tracking
  • Improved multi-file book handling
  • Customizable sleep timer
  • iCloud/cloud sync between devices
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  • Siri/Shortcuts integration

In-app purchases

None

MP3 Audiobook Player Pro

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

BookPlayer

Subscriptions7
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$3.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$6.991 Month
  • Support Monthly (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly (1 Year)$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • Kind tip$2.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Excellent Tip2 variants$4.99
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  • Incredible Tip2 variants$9.99

Questions

Is MP3 Audiobook Player Pro free?
MP3 Audiobook Player Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MP3 Audiobook Player Pro or BookPlayer?
BookPlayer is rated higher. MP3 Audiobook Player Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while BookPlayer averages 4.8 from 20K ratings.
Do MP3 Audiobook Player Pro or BookPlayer have ads?
Neither MP3 Audiobook Player Pro nor BookPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MP3 Audiobook Player Pro or BookPlayer?
MP3 Audiobook Player Pro ships an update fortnightly, and BookPlayer every 9 days. Most recently, MP3 Audiobook Player Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and BookPlayer on October 27, 2026.
Which is more popular, MP3 Audiobook Player Pro or BookPlayer?
MP3 Audiobook Player Pro currently peaks at #31 in the App Store charts, and BookPlayer at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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