BookPlayer vs The Palace Project
BookPlayer
bookplayer.appThe Palace Project
thepalaceproject.orgSide by side
| Figure | BookPlayer | The Palace Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 0 |
| Spec score · Audiobook Apps | 8.0 (#9) | 7.0 (#31) |
| Accessibility | The iOS app lists VoiceOver support, and the Android project lists TalkBack support. | The app supports adjustable font sizes, several font options including Open Dyslexic, background color schemes, and adjustable screen brightness. |
| Headquarters | Newark, Delaware, United States | Alpharetta, Georgia, United States |
| Integrations | BookPlayer supports Audiobookshelf, Jellyfin, and automatic library tracking on Hardcover. | The FAQ lists integrations including Boundless, Blackstone Unlimited, BiblioBoard, cloudLibrary, OverDrive, Palace Marketplace, ProQuest, and Unlimited Listens. |
| Purpose | BookPlayer is an audiobook player for DRM-free audiobooks. | The Palace Project provides libraries with a platform, content, and mobile app for delivering ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital media to patrons. |
| Support | The project directs bug reports and feature requests to GitHub issues or its Discord feedback forum. | Libraries hosted by Lyrasis can contact [email protected] about app or Collection Manager issues, and the team says it will troubleshoot and escalate unresolved issues. |
Plans
In their own words
BookPlayer
BookPlayer is an audiobook player for DRM-free audiobooks, available on iOS, Android, and macOS. It plays M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC files, with chapter navigation, speed controls, smart rewind, volume boost, and an adjustable sleep timer. Library tools track progress, mark books finished, sort titles, and organize them into playlists or folders. Audiobooks can be imported through AirDrop, Files, iTunes File Sharing, ZIP archives, or personal Audiobookshelf and Jellyfin servers. On Android, users can also download or stream from those servers, including through Quick Connect and single sign-on. BookPlayer supports Audiobookshelf and Jellyfin, and automatic library tracking on Hardcover. VoiceOver support is listed for iOS and TalkBack for Android. The free plan includes core playback. BookPlayer Pro adds cloud sync, standalone Apple Watch playback, themes, and alternative app icons. Pro stores library files, progress, and bookmarks on its servers; its subscription is payable monthly or annually, with the price displayed in the app. The iOS project is licensed under GNU GPL version 3.0.
The Palace Project
The Palace Project has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.