Comparison

MP3 Audiobook Player vs Bound

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

This app allows you to play audiobooks in various formats like MP3, M4B, and M4A on your Apple devices. It supports playback speed adjustment, EQ, and seamless continuation from where you left off. Enjoy your audiobooks without conversion hassles.

Highlights
  • Plays MP3, M4B, M4A, and other formats
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x - 5.0x)
  • 8-band parametric EQ
  • Resume playback from last stop
  • CarPlay and car model integration
  • Sleep timer with shake deactivation
  • Add files via iTunes, Wi-Fi, or WebDav
Features
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MP3 Audiobook Player is a convenient app for listening MP3, MP4, AWB, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, AAC, WMA, M4B, M4A format books for any Apple mobile devices. No need to waste your time for books converting anymore! NOTE: The app is only a tool for listening - NO audiobooks are included! There are a lot of sources for finding good audiobooks dubbed both by amateur enthusiasts and professionals, many of them are offered as some audio files which are not supported by your favorite Apple gadget whether it is iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. This cool app solves this problem and makes your Apple gadget a convenient mp3 player here and now. You also love to listen to different books when walking, running, sitting in transport etc., but it's always irritating to convert audiobooks to those formats your gadget supports? You don't have to do it anymore - MP3 Audiobook Player Free saves your time and effort for something more pleasant. Useful features of the app: • Supporting MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, AAC, WMA, M4B, M4A files (without DRM protection). • Possibility to adjust playback speed (0.5x - 5.0x). • 8-bands parametric EQ • The book cover can be loaded both from an image file in the folder of the book and from an embedded image of an audio file. • Playing the book from the place, you previously stopped at. • Supports CarPlay and integrations with over 50 other car models from Ford, GM, Mazda, BMW, Jaguar, Landrover and many more • Detailed stats • Sleep timer deactivation by shaking the gadget • Supporting remote control from Apple and compatible headphones • Connection to Apple Watch. • Choosing playback position from the Control Center and Lock Screen. • Convenient sleep timer with adjustable periods, optional sleep when the current chapter is over. • Adding/removal files from the audible player by means of iTunes, computer via Wi-Fi. • Support WebDav for adding audiobooks directly from Explorer on PC or from Finder on MacOS Why prefer PRO version of the app: • Audiobook duration is unlimited • No irritating ads while reading Enjoying MP3 Audiobook Player? Please consider taking a brief moment to rate us on the App Store!

About

Bound

Listen to your DRM-free audiobooks with a modern interface. Import files from cloud services or your computer, manage your library, and enjoy features like automatic playback saving, adjustable speed, and chapter support. Includes CarPlay integration and a sleep timer.

Highlights
  • Import from cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Web uploader via WiFi
  • Automatic playback position saving
  • Adjustable playback speed (0.5x-3.0x)
  • Chapter support
  • Sleep timer
  • CarPlay support
Features
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Listen to your favorite DRM-free audiobooks with Bound. Bound allows you to import audio files from various cloud services and play them back in a beautiful modern interface. Bound will automatically save your listening position so that you never lose your place. Supported Audio File Types (DRM-free only): .mp3, .m4a, .m4b, .aac Download - Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive. - Apple Files. - Web Uploader for importing from your computer via WiFi. Manage - Move audio files between books. - Change cover art. - Sort based on author, title, recently added, and recently played. - Rename title and author. - Choose between a number of fun themes. - Dark mode support. Play - Automatically saves playback location as you progress through the book. - Independently configure seek forward and seek backward times. - Chapter support for audio files with embedded chapters (.m4a / .m4b / OverDrive .mp3). - Change playback speed from 0.5X to 3.0X. - Smart Rewind when returning to your book after a while. - Sleep Timer with configurable time or at the end of a chapter. - Manually bookmark locations that you want to return to. - CarPlay support. If you enjoy using Bound, please consider writing a review.

Screenshots

MP3 Audiobook Player4 screens
Bound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MP3 Audiobook Player at Free against Bound's $4.99. MP3 Audiobook Player also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Bound's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment and iOS requirement 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

MP3 Audiobook Player is free to download; Bound costs $4.99 up front. MP3 Audiobook Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Bound asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bound holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 427 and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of MP3 Audiobook Player's written reviews are positive against 73% of Bound's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, Bound every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
MP3 Audiobook Player versus Bound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP3 Audiobook PlayerBound
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.9 (427 ratings)4.6 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4272K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg BraileanDeadpan, LLC

Customer experience

MP3 Audiobook Player

All ratings427 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative25.5%

Bound

All ratings1,992 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews518 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative19.5%

User reviews

MP3 Audiobook Player

From 427 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient file management
  • 💡 Useful features like sleep timer and playback speed
  • 🚀 Seamless audiobook playback
  • 👍 Reliable app that remembers playback position

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paid version required to remove ads and access all features
  • 🐛 Issues with pause/resume functionality

Bound

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app!
  • 👍 Excellent audiobook player
  • 💡 Seamless cloud storage integration
  • 🚀 Efficient and reliable
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🐛 Issues with cloud storage connectivity
  • 🐛 Inconsistent playback behavior
  • 🐛 Trouble with large audiobook files
  • 🐛 Missing features like folders/playlists

Bugs and requests

MP3 Audiobook Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audiobooks not loading properly after recent updates
  • Playback randomly jumping back in time
  • Trouble importing books from cloud storage

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to create playlists or organize books into folders
  • More granular playback speed controls
  • Syncing playback position across devices
  • Improved Apple Watch integration

Bound

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Audiobooks disappearing from library after device restart
  • Inability to delete audiobooks from library
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
  • Playback issues with multi-part audiobooks
  • Problems with web uploader functionality

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for Apple Watch
  • Implement search and filtering options
  • Allow bookmarks with notes/labels
  • Add Chromecast support
  • Introduce dark mode
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  • Improve cloud storage management

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MP3 Audiobook Player

One-time3
  • Remove advertisement$2.99
  • Remove duration limit$4.99
  • Remove all restrictions$7.99
None

Bound

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MP3 Audiobook Player free?
MP3 Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bound free?
Bound costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MP3 Audiobook Player or Bound?
Bound is rated higher. MP3 Audiobook Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Bound averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.
Do MP3 Audiobook Player or Bound have ads?
MP3 Audiobook Player shows ads; Bound does not.
Which is updated more often, MP3 Audiobook Player or Bound?
MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, and Bound every 2 months. Most recently, MP3 Audiobook Player was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bound on September 22, 2026.

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