MP3 Audiobook Player vs CloudBeats
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
CloudBeats
Stream audiobooks, podcasts, and lectures directly from your cloud storage. Save device space by avoiding local downloads and sync your progress across devices. Enjoy flexible playback controls and offline listening.
- Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.)
- Offline playback
- Cross-device synchronization
- Adjustable playback speed
- Bookmarks and notes
- Sleep timer
- CarPlay and Siri support
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Listen to your audiobooks, podcasts, lectures and other audio files anywhere directly from Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive and more. Save space on your device as you no longer need to keep large audio files on your iPhone and sync with iTunes. SUPPORTED CLOUDS ・ Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, Box, pCloud, Mediafire ・ My Cloud Home devices by Western Digital ・ personal clouds that support webDAV, including ownCloud and Network-Attached Servers (NAS) by Synology, QNAP, WD and others FEATURES ・ play audiobooks and podcasts files in mp3, m4b and wav formats ・ remember last played position for each file ・ mark tracks as finished or unfinished ・ download folders, files or playlists onto device for playback in offline mode without internet ・ connect to shared cloud folders ・ create multi-cloud playlists and synchronize them between multiple devices ・ import m3u playlists ・ access library by Authors, Titles and Genres ・ optional service for Synchronization & Backup to keep your listening progress, playlists, My Library database in sync between multiple devices. ・ Carplay support ・ Siri and Shortcuts support PLAYER ・ flexible narration speed control in the 0.5x-3x range ・ configurable seek buttons in the 3-60 seconds range ・ multiple bookmarks per file with text notes ・ resumes playing where you left off ・ sleep timer (can be reset when device moves) ・ embedded lyrics display ・ plays via Airplay and Bluetooth Synchronization & Backup is an optional service to keep your playlists, My Library database and audiobooks listening progress in sync between multiple devices. It can also be used to backup and restore your music data. CloudBeats account is required for this service. We offer 1-year auto-renewing subscription for $4.99 per year. The price may vary from country to country. If you choose to purchase Synchronization & Backup, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. You will be charged the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to the user’s Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Cloudbeats privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.cloudbeatsapp.com/privacy-policy/ * Please note that the app cannot play drm protected files purchased on iTunes Store.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CloudBeats at 4.5 against MP3 Audiobook Player's 3.9. CloudBeats also leads on ads (none vs shown). MP3 Audiobook Player's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MP3 Audiobook Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CloudBeats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CloudBeats holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 427 and 236 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of MP3 Audiobook Player's written reviews are positive against 58% of CloudBeats's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, CloudBeats monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MP3 Audiobook Player | CloudBeats |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (427 ratings) | 4.5 (236 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews — better | 58.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 427 — better | 236 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Brailean | Roman Burda |
Customer experience
MP3 Audiobook Player
CloudBeats
User reviews
MP3 Audiobook Player
From 427 App Store ratingsWhat 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
CloudBeats
From 236 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💻 Excellent for streaming audiobooks from cloud storage
- 🔍 Supports multiple cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- 📚 Great for organizing and managing audiobook collections
- ⏪⏩ Useful playback controls (speed, rewind, etc.)
- 🔖 Bookmark support for resuming playback
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy behavior (crashes, freezes, playback issues)
- 🔀 Inconsistent navigation and track management
- 🚫 Lack of chapter support for audiobooks
- 🔒 Concerns about cloud service integration and security
- 💰 Premium features behind a paywall
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
CloudBeats
Reported bugs
5 issues- Playback randomly stops or skips tracks
- Syncing issues with cloud storage providers
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between books
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices
- Difficulty deleting or removing audiobooks
Requested features
5 requests- Add chapter support for audiobooks
- Improve cloud service integration and reliability
- Implement a dark mode option
- Add more customization options for playback controls
- Enhance metadata display and organization
In-app purchases
MP3 Audiobook Player
- Remove advertisement$2.99
- Remove duration limit$4.99
- Remove all restrictions$7.99
CloudBeats
- Synchronize between Devices$8.991 Year
- CloudBeats Premium$9.99
Questions
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