Comparison

MP3 Audiobook Player 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

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

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 Player4 screens
BookPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BookPlayer at 4.8 against MP3 Audiobook Player's 3.9. BookPlayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (19K vs 427). MP3 Audiobook Player's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. MP3 Audiobook Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and BookPlayer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BookPlayer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BookPlayer has 19K ratings behind it against 427, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of MP3 Audiobook Player's written reviews are positive against 83% of BookPlayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, BookPlayer every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MP3 Audiobook Player versus BookPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP3 Audiobook PlayerBookPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (427 ratings)4.8 (19K ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42719K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg BraileanGianni Carlo

Customer experience

MP3 Audiobook Player

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

BookPlayer

All ratings18,845 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews1,243 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.8%

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

BookPlayer

From 19K 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

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

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

3 purchases

MP3 Audiobook Player

One-time3
  • Remove advertisement$2.99
  • Remove duration limit$4.99
  • Remove all restrictions$7.99
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 free?
MP3 Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookPlayer free?
BookPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MP3 Audiobook Player or BookPlayer?
BookPlayer is rated higher. MP3 Audiobook Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while BookPlayer averages 4.8 from 19K ratings.
Do MP3 Audiobook Player or BookPlayer have ads?
MP3 Audiobook Player shows ads; BookPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, MP3 Audiobook Player or BookPlayer?
MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, and BookPlayer every 10 days. Most recently, MP3 Audiobook Player was updated on September 29, 2026 and BookPlayer on September 29, 2026.

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