# MP3 Audiobook Player vs BookPlayer

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.

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.

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.

MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, BookPlayer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP3 Audiobook Player | BookPlayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player/id891797540/reviews) | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookplayer/id1138219998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 427 | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#54** |
| Size | 126 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| 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

[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


### BookPlayer

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

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Book, #154 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 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 30, 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.*