Comparison

MP3 Audiobook Player vs AudioBooth

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

AudioBooth

This app provides a streamlined iOS experience for managing and listening to your self-hosted audiobook library from Audiobookshelf. Enjoy essential playback controls, offline downloads, and seamless integration with your server.

Highlights
  • Audiobookshelf integration
  • Essential playback controls
  • Offline downloads
  • Progress synchronization
  • CarPlay support
  • In-app ebook reader
Features
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Your personal audiobook companion for Audiobookshelf. AudioBooth is a streamlined iOS client designed exclusively for Audiobookshelf users who value simplicity and performance. Built with a focus on essential audiobook listening features, AudioBooth delivers a clean, distraction-free experience for your self-hosted audiobook library. Key Features: • Pure Audiobookshelf integration - Connect seamlessly to your personal Audiobookshelf server • Focused audiobook experience - Purpose-built interface optimized for audiobook listening • Essential playback controls - Variable speed, sleep timer with fade out, and chapter navigation • Progress synchronization - Keep your listening progress in sync across devices • Offline downloads - Download audiobooks for listening without an internet connection • Library browsing - Explore your books, authors, series, and collections with filtering options • CarPlay support - Enjoy your audiobooks safely on the road with full CarPlay integration • In-app ebook reader - Read EPUBs and PDFs directly within the app • Multi-connection support - Connect to multiple servers or different accounts • Playback history - Track your complete listening history • Background playback - Continue listening while using other apps • Lock screen controls - Standard media controls on your lock screen • Apple Watch app - Control playback from your wrist • Clean, native design - Intuitive interface that feels at home on iOS AudioBooth focuses on what matters most: enjoying your audiobooks. No unnecessary features, no bloat, just a reliable, efficient way to access your Audiobookshelf library on your iPhone and iPad. Note: AudioBooth requires an existing Audiobookshelf server to function. The app does not include any media content. Learn more about Audiobookshelf at https://audiobookshelf.org --- AudioBooth is an independent client application and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project. By downloading AudioBooth, you agree to Apple's Standard Licensed Application End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MP3 Audiobook Player4 screens
AudioBooth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AudioBooth at 4.9 against MP3 Audiobook Player's 3.9. AudioBooth also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 66%). MP3 Audiobook Player's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 AudioBooth sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AudioBooth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 429 and 705 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of MP3 Audiobook Player's written reviews are positive against 89% of AudioBooth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, AudioBooth every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
MP3 Audiobook Player versus AudioBooth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMP3 Audiobook PlayerAudioBooth
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (429 ratings)4.9 (705 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews89.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings429705 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#152 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg BraileanJeremy Grenier

Customer experience

MP3 Audiobook Player

All ratings428 ratings
Positive68.5%
Neutral7.2%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative25.7%

AudioBooth

All ratings679 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%

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

AudioBooth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MP3 Audiobook Player

One-time3
  • Remove advertisement$2.99
  • Remove duration limit$4.99
  • Remove all restrictions$7.99
4 purchases

AudioBooth

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
  • Buy Me Lunch$4.99
  • Buy Me Dinner$9.99

Questions

Is MP3 Audiobook Player free?
MP3 Audiobook Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AudioBooth free?
AudioBooth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MP3 Audiobook Player or AudioBooth?
AudioBooth is rated higher. MP3 Audiobook Player averages 3.9 out of 5 from 429 ratings, while AudioBooth averages 4.9 from 705 ratings.
Do MP3 Audiobook Player or AudioBooth have ads?
MP3 Audiobook Player shows ads; AudioBooth does not.
Which is updated more often, MP3 Audiobook Player or AudioBooth?
MP3 Audiobook Player ships an update weekly, and AudioBooth every 4 weeks. Most recently, MP3 Audiobook Player was updated on November 1, 2026 and AudioBooth on October 30, 2026.

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