plappa
What plappa is
plappa is an audiobook player for Apple platforms that connects to Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf media servers. It also supports an Emby client connection, but a Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf server is required. The app tracks listening progress and can save and sync playback states through iCloud or the AudioBookShelf server. Users can download audiobooks for offline listening; the player reads common metadata from supported servers and audiobook files, including embedded chapters, and supports most common audio formats. It also supports podcast episode downloads, while AudioBookShelf connections include support for podcasts, collections, and series. The App Store lists iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision, and Apple Watch compatibility, with respective minimum requirements of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, visionOS 1, and watchOS 10. Listed languages include English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, and Slovenian. The developer indicates that the app does not collect data, though Apple says this information has not been verified. A subscription costs $1.99 a year and includes a one-month free trial. A lifetime version costs 4.99 USD as a one-time purchase.
Who it suits
plappa suits listeners who use Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf to manage audiobooks and want playback progress syncing or offline downloads on Apple devices. AudioBookShelf users can also access podcasts, collections, and series.
What it does well
- Tracks and syncs listening progress.
- Audiobooks can be downloaded for offline listening.
- Supports common audio formats and embedded chapters.
- Includes podcast downloads.
- Lifetime version costs 4.99 USD once.
What to know first
- Requires a Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf server.
- Listed mobile platform is iOS only.
- Developer's no-data-collection statement is unverified by Apple.
Limits
The free access is described as a free plan with a 30-day trial. Full features are provided by the $1.99 a year subscription or the 4.99 USD one-time lifetime purchase.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription (1 Year) | 1 month free trial included · All features available for the duration of the subscription | $1.99 a year |
| Full Version (Lifetime) | one-time purchase · Unlocks all current and future updates | $4.99, paid once |
As plappa.me lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the plappa website
- Use an iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision, Apple Watch, or Mac that meets the listed platform requirements
- Connect the app to a Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf media server, or use Emby as a client connection
- Choose the annual subscription or lifetime purchase for full features
- Download audiobooks or podcast episodes for offline listening
Verdict
plappa offers audiobook playback and syncing for listeners with a supported media server, alongside offline listening and podcast features. Access is available by annual subscription or one-time lifetime purchase.
Questions
What servers does plappa require?
A Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf media server is required. Emby is supported as a client connection.
Which Apple devices are compatible?
The App Store lists iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision, and Apple Watch compatibility, with iOS 16, iPadOS 16, visionOS 1, and watchOS 10 requirements respectively. The listed platforms also include macOS.
How much does plappa cost?
The annual subscription costs $1.99 a year and includes a one-month free trial. The lifetime version costs 4.99 USD once.
Can it work offline?
Yes. Audiobooks and podcast episodes can be downloaded for offline listening.
Does plappa support family sharing?
Yes, family sharing is supported.
Facts from plappa's own pages
- Compatibility
- The App Store lists iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision, and Apple Watch compatibility, requiring iOS 16, iPadOS 16, visionOS 1, or watchOS 10 respectively. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Formats
- The app supports most common audio formats. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Languages
- The app is listed in English, French, German, Simplified Chinese, and Slovenian. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The website identifies Leo Wehrfritz as responsible for the site and lists an address in Zornheim, Germany. · plappa.me, 9 Oct 2026
- Metadata
- It reads common metadata from Jellyfin, AudioBookShelf, and audiobook files, and supports embedded chapters. · plappa.me, 9 Oct 2026
- Offline listening
- It allows users to download audiobooks for offline listening. · plappa.me, 9 Oct 2026
- Playback progress
- It tracks and syncs listening progress. · plappa.me, 9 Oct 2026
- Playback sync
- Playback states can be saved and synced via iCloud or the AudioBookShelf server. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Podcasts
- It supports downloading podcast episodes and supports podcasts, collections, and series with AudioBookShelf. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The developer indicates that the app does not collect data; Apple says this information has not been verified by Apple. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Plappa is an audiobook player for Jellyfin and AudioBookShelf, written in Swift/SwiftUI. · plappa.me, 9 Oct 2026
- Server requirement
- The app requires a Jellyfin or AudioBookShelf media server and also supports Emby as a client connection. · apps.apple.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The official site links to a Discord community. · plappa.me, 9 Oct 2026
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