# MP3 Audiobook Player vs CloudBeats

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP3 Audiobook Player | CloudBeats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player/id891797540/reviews) | **[4.5 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-audio-book-player/id1086480492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **427** | 236 |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 58.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 126 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Brailean](https://appshunter.io/developer/576182370) | [Roman Burda](https://appshunter.io/developer/426901819) |

## What reviewers say

### MP3 Audiobook Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player/id891797540)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisement | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove duration limit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove all restrictions | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### CloudBeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-audio-book-player/id1086480492)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synchronize between Devices | $8.99 | per year |
| CloudBeats Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MP3 Audiobook Player free?

MP3 Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CloudBeats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MP3 Audiobook Player or CloudBeats?

CloudBeats is rated higher. MP3 Audiobook Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while CloudBeats averages 4.5 from 236 ratings.

### Do MP3 Audiobook Player or CloudBeats have ads?

MP3 Audiobook Player shows ads; CloudBeats does not.

### Which is updated more often, MP3 Audiobook Player or CloudBeats?

MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, and CloudBeats monthly. Most recently, MP3 Audiobook Player was updated on September 23, 2026 and CloudBeats on September 21, 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.*