plappa

Name: plappa
Rating: 4.7 (324 reviews)
Author: Leo Wehrfritz

by Leo Wehrfritz

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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At a glance: Free to download
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Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Family Sharing	Yes	Unknown	App Store	Store published
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.7 324 ratings · App Store

5/5Awesome!
Works flawlessly. It’s audible for your home server! Best features by far are the synchronization between multiple devices. Bookmarks and last paused location works well. Sometimes I have to close and open the app to get syncing to update but that should be fixed in future updates. Maybe a refresh button? I’m using it with Audiobookshelf and my Synology NAS with my Mac and iOS devices. I purchased the app immediately and it gives me download options. Sync still works after download, which is great for offline transfer between devices without having to stream the audio. I’m hoping for an option to “clear all downloads globally”within the app. It’s done individually right now. It can also be done in iOS settings/storage as well. I’m hoping they refine a few more features found BookPlayer like auto sleep timer when resuming playback (doesn’t work for me) and a more clearly accessible bookmarks area. (It’s hidden in playlist tab). Also bookmarks should work without text input like a chapter marker. Great start for a new app though. If you have a home server and love audiobooks , this is a must own!

bwstryker · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Amazing app by an awesome developer
I used to use the audio bookshelf app but never liked the UI or UX. Plappa is a beautiful app and feels like a native iOS app with nice UI & UX. My needs are simple and the app for the most part provides all features I need. Probably the only thing missing that I would like is a way to mark certain timestamps with a short note so I can refer back when needed. However that’s not a dealbreaker considering the experience the app offers. Also a big shoutout to the developer. He is responsive and constantly updates the app and incorporates feedback. If you scroll down the reviews you will see that he is receptive and responds to each of them. I had a couple interactions with him on Reddit and it was evident to me that he cares about his users and takes feedback seriously. Overall solid app by a passionate developer and excellent support.

Aion Kadameia · 31 Jul 2026
5/5THE Book/Podcast app I needed
TL:DR - Audiobookshelf or Jellyfin user? THIS IS THE Audiobook app you were looking for. LONGER version: Ok, just wow. I’ve been self hosting my audio books for years (seriously over a decade). Jellyfin and now Audiobookshelf. And I discovered this gem (thanks /r/selfhosted!). It’s everything I could want - access (and download!) my media to my phone, iPad and watch. Change the speed (go to preferences to CUSTOMIZE that beyond the preset speeds! 2.3x is my jam.) Download to my watch. MY WATCH. Kids listening to my phone on CarPlay - now I can listen to a podcast or book VIA MY WATCH. My one request? Have it automatically download the books on my home network that I’ve started (or queuing up) automatically. But overall? THIS was the app you were looking for.

GreenysMac · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Made me cry in frustration every time i use it
This is a great app, i am just very picky about what i like. It is nicer to use than Prologue, but i have a few gripes. 1. if i organize the series tab it will reload when i click off the app, forcing me to reorganize again. 2. If i click on a audiobook in said collection, it will autoplay the rest of the books, which is very frustrating, especially since i like to fall asleep to one specific audiobook only. 3. Even if a book is marked as read, it will still play in the queue anyway. This can be frustrating because sometimes i listen to one book out of order then decide to listen to the rest in order and then when the book that is marked as read comes up, i still have to manually skip it. Overall, i know this is a good app, but i am not a fan of it.

Amy :( :) · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Love the app!!
I just setup audiobookshelf a couple of days ago and found my way to this app and it’s fantastic! Thank you very much for developing and maintaining it. You are a true gentleman and scholar! 😁 However I do have one suggestion for an improvement. How difficult would it be to add a shortcut to the bookmarks from within the player? Right now, only the chapters can be accessed from the player shortcuts. I constantly make bookmarks as I have been known to accidentally tap the progress bar when picking up my phone and completely lose my place in my book. Currently the only way I know to access my bookmarks is to close the MiniPlayer, go back to the book on the Home Screen and then click over to the bookmarks tab.

KaptenKrunch · 31 Jul 2026

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1.1.0
1.1.1
Thank you for all the feedback and suggestions, they have been very helpful! This is a rather small update containing mostly fixes for the known bugs. New Features: - Added sleep timer for end of chapter Changes: - Fixed broken navigation on older versions of iOS - Searching for podcasts no longer crashes the app - Changed playbackmode to "spokenAudio" to improve interruption handling - Playback rate now persists when reopening plappa - Server address field is no longer cleared after interacting with system modals (like password managers) - Added option to log in without a password - Fixed close button for debug logs view - Clarified wording on In-App-purchase view
1.1.2
New Features: - Added customizable playback rates, sleep timers and skip times Changes: - Outdated items will now be automatically removed from plappa (unless they’re downloaded) - Playback will now automatically resume after interruptions - Fixed an issue causing podcasts and episodes not to load correctly for some users - Added new sorting options for podcasts, books and authors - Fixed an issue causing hardware pause/skip keys (on headphones/cars) not to work - Fixed an issue causing the CarPlay interface not to properly update when switching chapters - Added additional info to CarPlay “now playing” view - Fixed an issue causing some playback rates to be displayed incorrectly - Improved performance for collection views (recently added, reading list and such)
1.1.3
Changes: - Fixed incompatibility with AudioBookShelf 2.9.0 - Fixed an issue causing skips not to work - Fixed an issue causing - Fixed an issue causing the bookmark UI to show white text on white background - You can now delete bookmarks - Improved handling of chapters (this should fix chapters sometimes appearing out of order) - Improved chapter end sleep timer - Fixed an issue causing skips to be executed multiple times while paused - Fixed playback resumption after interruptions not working in some cases - Improved debug logging
1.1.4
New Features: - Added customizable tabs and a series tab for ABS - Added support for SSO with ABS Changes: - Improved CarPlay usability, sync reliability on startup - Improved performance when dragging down the now playing view - Chapters in the now playing view now automatically scroll to the currently playing chapter - Improved error messages for failed logins
1.1.5
New Features: - Added narrators tab - Added swipe down gesture to dismiss player - Added sorting for podcast episodes Changes: - Performance improvements for larger libraries - Fixed an issue causing finished audiobooks to appear unplayed after restarting plappa - Fixed an issue causing audiobooks made up of multiple m4b files to receive duplicate track numbers - Removed 14 day limit for “Where you left off”
1.2.0
New Features: - Added German translation - Added option to automatically skip back on interruptions (like calls or navigation instructions) - Custom chapters in ABS are now respected - Added chapter list to CarPlay interface Changes: - Big under the hood changes for handling chapters and playback progress - Fixed downloads getting stuck when plappa is moving to the background - “Back” button now skips to beginning of the current chapter instead of the last one - Fixed an issue causing podcast episodes not to load when “pubDate” is null - Improved reliability of progress tracking in multiple places - Improved reliability with CarPlay - Fixed an issue causing chapter numbers to be displayed incorrectly for large numbers
1.3.0
New Features: - Added an “up next”-queue - Added support for playlists - Added bookmarks to now playing view - Added support for shortcuts - Added option to send definable headers with all network requests - Added option to automatically reset sleep timer when resuming playback - Added sleep timer option for end of next chapter Changes: - Improved performance in all lists, especially collections and series - Fixed a bug causing audiobooks to incorrectly appear as played in ABS - Fixed an issue causing certain file formats not to play with ABS (OPUS and WAV) - Fixed an issue causing plappa incorrectly assuming a file is not playable - The remaining time displayed in the player now respects the playback speed
1.4.0
New Features: - Added playback history - Playback history is now synced with your ABS server - Added "smart rewind" - Added filter options for downloaded and played books - Added option to disable display sleep while playing - Added absolute seekbar option - Added total remaining time to player and detail views Changes: - Reworked download handling - plappa will no longer index ebooks without audio - "Shake to extend sleep timer" now also works when the device is locked and restarts sleep timers - Fixed an issue causing plappa to crash or pause playback when moving to the background - Fixed an issue causing plappa to crash when fetching server side deletions - Fixed an issue causing plappa to stream downloaded books in some cases - Fixed an issue causing plappa to send playbackstates for deleted books to ABS - Tapping a tab the second time now moves back to the root of that tab - Fixed an issue causing up next not to show in the player in some cases - Added placeholder images for books without covers - Smaller UI fixes and improvements
1.4.2
Changes: - Fixed an issue causing login to fail in some cases with ABS 2.13.2 and higher - Fixed a few other bugs causing issues with loading libraries
1.4.3
New Features: - Added dark and tinted appearance for all app icons Changes: - Fixed an issue causing downloaded books to be included in iCloud backups - Fixed an issue causing login with Emby servers to fail in some cases - Improved error handling for failed logins - Fixed an issue causing plappa to retain old metadata even after refreshing - Fixed an issue causing sessions not to sync in some specific cases
1.5.0
New Features: - Added (beta) Apple Watch support - Added option to download entire collections - Added info screen for updates Changes: - Improved handling of playback and other errors - Fixed a bug causing downloads to disappear in some scenarios - Remaining time now adjusts based on playback speed
1.5.1
Changes: - Added a workaround for malformed API responses from ABS servers (this should help with missing podcasts) - Audiobooks now use the "descriptionPlain" attribute for the description, this should fix HTML tags showing up in the description (you might have to manually refresh affected books by dragging down).
1.5.2
Changes: - Added series button to book detail view - Fixed an issue causing podcasts not to load when "itunespageurl" is empty - Fixed an issue causing some books not to load on Watch
1.5.3
New features: - Implemented support for the authentication in ABS - Added option to show playback progress as percentage Changes: - Improved usability with screen readers - Improved session syncing during playback
1.5.4
Changes: - Fixed an issue causing setup to fail on Apple Watch, rendering the app useless
1.5.5
Changes: - Improved error handling for failing In-App purchases - Fixed an issue causing custom headers not to be included with the server connection check - plappa now accepts podcasts responses from the ABS API even if enclosure contains empty values
1.5.6
Changes: - Fixed an issue causing re-authentication pop-up to appear too often - Fixed an issue causing protocol and port to be ignored when re-authenticating - Switched to streaming API endpoint in ABS
1.6.0
Changes: - Added initial Chinese translation (a huge thank you to moxie1121 for providing the translation!) - Improved responsiveness of the playback slider - Fixed a crash
1.6.1 · 25 May 2026
Changes: - Added 1 and 2 second options for skip intervals - Improved logging for authentication errors - Fixed an issue causing plappa to generate a new device in ABS for every session - Fixed an issue causing playback to stall when the access token was updated during playback

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          "body": "Works flawlessly. It’s audible for your home server! Best features by far are the synchronization between multiple devices. Bookmarks and last paused location works well. Sometimes I have to close and open the app to get syncing to update but that should be fixed in future updates. Maybe a refresh button? I’m using it with Audiobookshelf and my Synology NAS with my Mac and iOS devices. I purchased the app immediately and it gives me download options. Sync still works after download, which is great for offline transfer between devices without having to stream the audio. I’m hoping for an option to “clear all downloads globally”within the app. It’s done individually right now. It can also be done in iOS settings/storage as well. I’m hoping they refine a few more features found BookPlayer like auto sleep timer when resuming playback (doesn’t work for me) and a more clearly accessible bookmarks area. (It’s hidden in playlist tab). Also bookmarks should work without text input like a chapter marker. Great start for a new app though. If you have a home server and love audiobooks , this is a must own!",
          "author": "bwstryker",
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          "body": "I used to use the audio bookshelf app but never liked the UI or UX. Plappa is a beautiful app and feels like a native iOS app with nice UI & UX. My needs are simple and the app for the most part provides all features I need. Probably the only thing missing that I would like is a way to mark certain timestamps with a short note so I can refer back when needed. However that’s not a dealbreaker considering the experience the app offers. Also a big shoutout to the developer. He is responsive and constantly updates the app and incorporates feedback. If you scroll down the reviews you will see that he is receptive and responds to each of them. I had a couple interactions with him on Reddit and it was evident to me that he cares about his users and takes feedback seriously. Overall solid app by a passionate developer and excellent support.",
          "author": "Aion Kadameia",
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          "body": "TL:DR - Audiobookshelf or Jellyfin user? THIS IS THE Audiobook app you were looking for. LONGER version: Ok, just wow. I’ve been self hosting my audio books for years (seriously over a decade). Jellyfin and now Audiobookshelf. And I discovered this gem (thanks /r/selfhosted!). It’s everything I could want - access (and download!) my media to my phone, iPad and watch. Change the speed (go to preferences to CUSTOMIZE that beyond the preset speeds! 2.3x is my jam.) Download to my watch. MY WATCH. Kids listening to my phone on CarPlay - now I can listen to a podcast or book VIA MY WATCH. My one request? Have it automatically download the books on my home network that I’ve started (or queuing up) automatically. But overall? THIS was the app you were looking for.",
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          "body": "This is a great app, i am just very picky about what i like. It is nicer to use than Prologue, but i have a few gripes. 1. if i organize the series tab it will reload when i click off the app, forcing me to reorganize again. 2. If i click on a audiobook in said collection, it will autoplay the rest of the books, which is very frustrating, especially since i like to fall asleep to one specific audiobook only. 3. Even if a book is marked as read, it will still play in the queue anyway. This can be frustrating because sometimes i listen to one book out of order then decide to listen to the rest in order and then when the book that is marked as read comes up, i still have to manually skip it. Overall, i know this is a good app, but i am not a fan of it.",
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          "body": "I just setup audiobookshelf a couple of days ago and found my way to this app and it’s fantastic! Thank you very much for developing and maintaining it. You are a true gentleman and scholar! 😁 However I do have one suggestion for an improvement. How difficult would it be to add a shortcut to the bookmarks from within the player? Right now, only the chapters can be accessed from the player shortcuts. I constantly make bookmarks as I have been known to accidentally tap the progress bar when picking up my phone and completely lose my place in my book. Currently the only way I know to access my bookmarks is to close the MiniPlayer, go back to the book on the Home Screen and then click over to the bookmarks tab.",
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      "notes": "Thank you for all the feedback and suggestions, they have been very helpful! This is a rather small update containing mostly fixes for the known bugs. New Features: - Added sleep timer for end of chapter Changes: - Fixed broken navigation on older versions of iOS - Searching for podcasts no longer crashes the app - Changed playbackmode to \"spokenAudio\" to improve interruption handling - Playback rate now persists when reopening plappa - Server address field is no longer cleared after interacting with system modals (like password managers) - Added option to log in without a password - Fixed close button for debug logs view - Clarified wording on In-App-purchase view"
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      "notes": "New Features: - Added narrators tab - Added swipe down gesture to dismiss player - Added sorting for podcast episodes Changes: - Performance improvements for larger libraries - Fixed an issue causing finished audiobooks to appear unplayed after restarting plappa - Fixed an issue causing audiobooks made up of multiple m4b files to receive duplicate track numbers - Removed 14 day limit for “Where you left off”"
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      "notes": "New Features: - Added German translation - Added option to automatically skip back on interruptions (like calls or navigation instructions) - Custom chapters in ABS are now respected - Added chapter list to CarPlay interface Changes: - Big under the hood changes for handling chapters and playback progress - Fixed downloads getting stuck when plappa is moving to the background - “Back” button now skips to beginning of the current chapter instead of the last one - Fixed an issue causing podcast episodes not to load when “pubDate” is null - Improved reliability of progress tracking in multiple places - Improved reliability with CarPlay - Fixed an issue causing chapter numbers to be displayed incorrectly for large numbers"
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      "notes": "New Features: - Added an “up next”-queue - Added support for playlists - Added bookmarks to now playing view - Added support for shortcuts - Added option to send definable headers with all network requests - Added option to automatically reset sleep timer when resuming playback - Added sleep timer option for end of next chapter Changes: - Improved performance in all lists, especially collections and series - Fixed a bug causing audiobooks to incorrectly appear as played in ABS - Fixed an issue causing certain file formats not to play with ABS (OPUS and WAV) - Fixed an issue causing plappa incorrectly assuming a file is not playable - The remaining time displayed in the player now respects the playback speed"
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      "notes": "New Features: - Added playback history - Playback history is now synced with your ABS server - Added \"smart rewind\" - Added filter options for downloaded and played books - Added option to disable display sleep while playing - Added absolute seekbar option - Added total remaining time to player and detail views Changes: - Reworked download handling - plappa will no longer index ebooks without audio - \"Shake to extend sleep timer\" now also works when the device is locked and restarts sleep timers - Fixed an issue causing plappa to crash or pause playback when moving to the background - Fixed an issue causing plappa to crash when fetching server side deletions - Fixed an issue causing plappa to stream downloaded books in some cases - Fixed an issue causing plappa to send playbackstates for deleted books to ABS - Tapping a tab the second time now moves back to the root of that tab - Fixed an issue causing up next not to show in the player in some cases - Added placeholder images for books without covers - Smaller UI fixes and improvements"
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      "released_at": null,
      "notes": "Changes: - Fixed an issue causing login to fail in some cases with ABS 2.13.2 and higher - Fixed a few other bugs causing issues with loading libraries"
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      "notes": "New Features: - Added dark and tinted appearance for all app icons Changes: - Fixed an issue causing downloaded books to be included in iCloud backups - Fixed an issue causing login with Emby servers to fail in some cases - Improved error handling for failed logins - Fixed an issue causing plappa to retain old metadata even after refreshing - Fixed an issue causing sessions not to sync in some specific cases"
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      "notes": "New Features: - Added (beta) Apple Watch support - Added option to download entire collections - Added info screen for updates Changes: - Improved handling of playback and other errors - Fixed a bug causing downloads to disappear in some scenarios - Remaining time now adjusts based on playback speed"
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      "notes": "Changes: - Added a workaround for malformed API responses from ABS servers (this should help with missing podcasts) - Audiobooks now use the \"descriptionPlain\" attribute for the description, this should fix HTML tags showing up in the description (you might have to manually refresh affected books by dragging down)."
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      "notes": "Changes: - Added series button to book detail view - Fixed an issue causing podcasts not to load when \"itunespageurl\" is empty - Fixed an issue causing some books not to load on Watch"
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      "notes": "New features: - Implemented support for the authentication in ABS - Added option to show playback progress as percentage Changes: - Improved usability with screen readers - Improved session syncing during playback"
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      "notes": "Changes: - Fixed an issue causing setup to fail on Apple Watch, rendering the app useless"
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      "notes": "Changes: - Improved error handling for failing In-App purchases - Fixed an issue causing custom headers not to be included with the server connection check - plappa now accepts podcasts responses from the ABS API even if enclosure contains empty values"
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      "notes": "Changes: - Fixed an issue causing re-authentication pop-up to appear too often - Fixed an issue causing protocol and port to be ignored when re-authenticating - Switched to streaming API endpoint in ABS"
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      "notes": "Changes: - Added 1 and 2 second options for skip intervals - Improved logging for authentication errors - Fixed an issue causing plappa to generate a new device in ABS for every session - Fixed an issue causing playback to stall when the access token was updated during playback"
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