# Thalia vs Audioteka

Thalia and Audioteka both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Thalia's written reviews are positive against 37% of Audioteka's. Thalia also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13). Audioteka's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 64). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audioteka sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Thalia asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Thalia against 4.8 for Audioteka. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audioteka has 1.5K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Thalia's written reviews are positive against 37% of Audioteka's.

Thalia ships an update every 2 weeks, Audioteka fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thalia | Audioteka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thalia-bucher-entdecken/id973055319/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioteka/id1107917398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#141** |
| Size | 73 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thalia Buecher GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/322440541) | [Audioteka Group Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/611164426) |

## What reviewers say

### Thalia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thalia-bucher-entdecken/id973055319)

Discover, purchase, and read books, eBooks, and audiobooks. Get personalized recommendations, order items for free delivery or in-store pickup, and enjoy features like mobile payment and a wish list.

**Highlights:** Order books and audiobooks with free shipping (DE), Click & Collect in bookstores, Scan & Go mobile payment, Personalized book recommendations, Buy and sell used books (DE), Read eBooks offline, Save favorite books to wish lists

**In-app purchases:** none


### Audioteka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioteka/id1107917398)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of audiobooks and podcasts on your mobile device. Download content for offline listening, adjust playback speed, and create personalized lists. Enjoy a convenient way to discover and enjoy stories and information on the go.

**Highlights:** Offline listening, Adjustable playback speed, Create favorite lists, Apple CarPlay integration, Chromecast support, Rate audiobooks, Listen to podcasts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audioteka Club | $3.99 | per month |
| Smart 20h Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Minimal Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Club | $6.99 | per month |
| Minimal Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Standard | $8.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Klub | $9.49 | per month |
| Optimal Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter Plan | $11.99 | per month |
| Audioteka Club | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great selection of audiobooks
- 🎨 Excellent narration and production quality
- 🕰️ Convenient for listening on the go
- 👍 Helpful for those who don't have time to read

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model with additional costs for some books
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive user interface
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and playback issues
- 🔌 Offline mode problems and high data consumption
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find previously purchased books

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming playback
- Compatibility problems with certain devices and platforms
- Delayed or missing book purchases in user's library

**Requested features**

- Add bookmark/note-taking functionality
- Improve search and organization of user's library
- Provide more control over playback speed and settings
- Implement seamless syncing across devices
- Offer a true offline mode with full book downloads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thalia free?

Thalia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Audioteka free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thalia or Audioteka?

Thalia is rated higher. Thalia averages 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Audioteka averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Thalia or Audioteka have ads?

Thalia shows ads; Audioteka does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thalia or Audioteka?

Thalia ships an update every 2 weeks, and Audioteka fortnightly. Most recently, Thalia was updated on October 26, 2026 and Audioteka on October 26, 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.*