plappa

Name: plappa
Rating: 4.7 (254 reviews)
Author: Leo Wehrfritz

Self-hosted Audiobooks

Free · In‑App Purchases

254 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Books
Developer

Leo Wehrfritz
Language

FR
+ 2 More
Size

9.9
MB

Disclaimer: plappa only works in connection with a Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf media server! plappa is an audiobook player/client for Jellyfin, Emby and AudioBookShelf, the popular self-hosted media server. Features: - Support for most common audio formats - Purpose built for audiobooks - Save and sync playback states via iCloud or your AudioBookShelf server - Reads metadata like author, narrator and others - Download audiobooks and podcast episodes for offline listening* - Support for podcasts, collections and series with AudioBookShelf * plappa allows you to unlock additional features like downloads and customization options through optional in-app purchases: You can choose between a one-time purchase or an auto-renewing subscription (1 month free trial included). The one-time purchase unlocks all current and future updates. With the subscription, all features are available for the duration of your subscription. Both the subscription and one-time purchase can be shared with your family. plappa is licensed under the Apple standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

254 Ratings

Awesome!
12/03/2024

bwstryker
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!
Awesome!
12/03/2024

bwstryker

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!
Amazing app by an awesome developer
05/22/2024

Aion Kadameia
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.

Developer Response
Hey Aion, there’s an option to add Bookmarks with AudioBookShelf (bottom right of the player), but I don’t see why I shouldn’t add something similar for Jellyfin/Emby!
Amazing app by an awesome developer
05/22/2024

Aion Kadameia

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.
Developer Response 05/23/2024
Hey Aion, there’s an option to add Bookmarks with AudioBookShelf (bottom right of the player), but I don’t see why I shouldn’t add something similar for Jellyfin/Emby!
THE Book/Podcast app I needed
Nov 4

GreenysMac
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.
THE Book/Podcast app I needed
Nov 4

GreenysMac

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.
Made me cry in frustration every time i use it
Jul 21

Amy :( :)
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.

Developer Response
Hi Amy,Thank you for your feedback!I don’t quite understand what you mean with organise collections, maybe you could send me a quick mail at support@plappa.me? If you prefer discord, there’s a link to the plappa Discord in the „Help“ section in the settings tab of plappa.Books are only added to the queue if you start them from the playlist or collections tabs, so you could get around this by starting the book from the „Books“ or „Home“ tabs (at least until I add a toggle to disable the queue).The third point has been requested a number of times now and is certainly something I plan to add soon.
Made me cry in frustration every time i use it
Jul 21

Amy :( :)

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.
Developer Response Jul 20
Hi Amy,Thank you for your feedback!I don’t quite understand what you mean with organise collections, maybe you could send me a quick mail at support@plappa.me? If you prefer discord, there’s a link to the plappa Discord in the „Help“ section in the settings tab of plappa.Books are only added to the queue if you start them from the playlist or collections tabs, so you could get around this by starting the book from the „Books“ or „Home“ tabs (at least until I add a toggle to disable the queue).The third point has been requested a number of times now and is certainly something I plan to add soon.

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