# MP3 Audiobook Player vs Readay Novel

The clearest difference is rating: Readay Novel at 5.0 against MP3 Audiobook Player's 3.9. Readay Novel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). MP3 Audiobook Player's advantage is ratings volume (427 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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 Readay Novel sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readay Novel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MP3 Audiobook Player has 427 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP3 Audiobook Player | Readay Novel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp3-audiobook-player/id891797540/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readay-novel/id1661248931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **427** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Brailean](https://appshunter.io/developer/576182370) | [Peanut novel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544232231) |

## 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


### Readay Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readay-novel/id1661248931)

Access a vast library of fiction novels across various genres, including romance, werewolf, and adventure. Enjoy a customizable reading experience and connect with a community of fellow readers. This service is not free, aiming to provide a professional and high-quality reading environment.

**Highlights:** Professional fiction reading service, Hundreds of excellent writers, Dozens of publishing institutions, Customizable reading interface, Harmonious and open fiction-reading community, Communicate with other readers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3900 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MP3 Audiobook Player free?

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

### Is Readay Novel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MP3 Audiobook Player or Readay Novel?

Readay Novel is rated higher. MP3 Audiobook Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while Readay Novel averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MP3 Audiobook Player or Readay Novel have ads?

MP3 Audiobook Player shows ads; Readay Novel does not.

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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.*