plappa

plappa

By Leo Wehrfritz

plappa is a dedicated audiobook and podcast client designed to interface with self-hosted media servers including Jellyfin, Emby, and AudioBookShelf. It provides a native mobile experience for managing libraries, syncing playback states, and enabling offline listening through downloaded content.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Self-hosted media enthusiasts who use Jellyfin, Emby, or AudioBookShelf to manage their personal audiobook and podcast collections.

What does it look like?

Key features

Media Server Integrationstandard

Connects directly to Jellyfin, Emby, and AudioBookShelf servers to stream personal media libraries.

Offline Playbackstandard

Allows users to download audiobooks and podcast episodes for listening without an active internet connection.

Playback Synchronizationstandard

Maintains progress across devices via iCloud or direct synchronization with an AudioBookShelf server.

Metadata Supportstandard

Automatically reads and displays audiobook metadata such as author and narrator information.

How much does it cost?

freemium

Velocity

Active developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: active.

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Who built it?

Leo Wehrfritz

4 apps tracked · Book

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
4.70 · 296

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for plappa

How's the Book market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for plappa

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

plappa is a highly-rated, purpose-built client that bridges the gap between self-hosted media servers and a premium mobile audiobook listening experience.

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Marlvel.ai. “plappa Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/plappa

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