BookPlayer

Name: BookPlayer
Rating: 4.8 (17979 reviews)
Author: Gianni Carlo

By: Gianni Carlo App

Plays M4B/M4A/MP3 audiobooks

Overview

Version:

5.21.1

Last updated: 2026-07-02

Features & Capabilities

A robust, open-source audiobook player for M4B/M4A/MP3 files. Import from AirDrop, Files, iTunes, or servers, and manage your library with playlists and drag-and-drop sorting.

Features include chapters navigation, playback speed control, smart rewind, lock screen/Watch/app controls, CarPlay, Dolby Atmos, and cloud sync across devices for seamless listening.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Books Music & Audio Open Source Privacy & Security

By:

Gianni Carlo

Rating:

4.80

(17,979) 162 new ratings

Version:

5.21.1 Last updated: 2026-07-02

Version code:

887509577

Creation date:

2016-09-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

87.19MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 12,342 ▲ 72

Other rankings

#56 in command keyword 7 ▲ #62 in overwatch keyword 3 ▲ #70 in mp3 keyword 24 ▲ 4

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Gianni Carlo

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bookplayer/id1138219998

Website:

https://www.bookplayer.app

User Reviews

BookPlayer is highly praised for being ad-free, easy to import from Mac and cloud sources, reliable performance, and useful playback features like bookmarks and fast-forward controls. The main recurring drawback is chapter/navigation handling, especially with M4B files, which can hinder scrubbing and chapter access. Overall, users value the lack of ads and upgrades, flexible import options (including Jellyfin/SMB), and solid playback, with some occasional UI glitches and device-specific quirks noted.

Pros

Ad-free experience with no mandatory subscriptions; donations are optional.
Easy multi-source import and file management (drag-and-drop from Mac, Google Drive, Jellyfin/SMB, Finder import).
Reliable performance with minimal lag and regular updates.
Rich playback features: bookmarks, sleep timer, 30-second forward/back, and auto-resume last position.
Strong value: no ads or forced upgrades, plus good support for local/offline files and home-server sources like Jellyfin/SMB.

Cons

Chapter handling issues: embedded M4B chapters are not recognized consistently, causing navigation difficulties (large chapters or missing chapter markers).

Recent reviews

BookPlayer is a daily driver for me. It’s a fantastic way to carry my audio everywhere. Incredibly reliable, smooth, and no clutter. Thank you to the developer!

by ma*****, 2026-06-14

The experience of importing books, listening to them, and managing your library is perfectly simple. I found the app’s interface to be clean and succinct, and provide all that is needed for the task of listening to and enjoying audiobooks.