# MP3 Audiobook Player Pro vs BookPlayer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP3 Audiobook Player Pro | BookPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player-pro/id889580711/reviews) | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplayer/id1138219998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 233 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #60 |
| Size | 79 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Brailean](https://appshunter.io/developer/576182370) | [Gianni Carlo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138219997) |

## What reviewers say

### MP3 Audiobook Player Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player-pro/id889580711)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplayer/id1138219998)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Book, #153 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $6.99 | per month |
| Support Monthly (1 Month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly (1 Year) | $49.99 | per year |
| Kind tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kind Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Excellent Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Incredible Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Bookmark management
- Percentage completion tracking
- Improved multi-file book handling
- Customizable sleep timer
- iCloud/cloud sync between devices


## Frequently asked 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 #36 in the App Store charts, and BookPlayer at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*