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Tapelark vs CocoReader

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Tapelark compared with CocoReader
DetailTapelark logo TapelarkCocoReader logo CocoReader
What it doesRecord what your Linux desktop plays into your own library An audiobook reader for iPhone that reads your EPUBs aloud
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
PricingTapelark for Linux: 39 EUR, 39 USD, 39 CHF, 35 GBP, 9800 JPY (one-time purchase for all Linux computers). Free 14-day trial with 10-minute recording limit per track. Free download with 7-day free trial on annual Pro plan
Key features
  • Record any app with PipeWire without microphone or cable
  • Automatic track naming from player metadata
  • Search and schedule internet radio recordings
  • Follow and save podcast episodes
  • Browse library by artist and album
  • Export to multiple audio formats
  • Find and remove duplicate recordings
  • Edit track tags and metadata
  • Upload and listen to your own EPUB books
  • Playback speeds from 0.75x to 2x
  • Multiple voice options
  • Library of 1,500+ public-domain classics
  • Works offline with on-device text-to-speech
  • Read and listen simultaneously
  • Mac early version available
What makes it different
  • Records directly from PipeWire without copy protection circumvention
  • One-time purchase with no account or telemetry required
  • Works on all your Linux computers with a single license
  • Distributed as Flatpak with automatic updates
  • Retain full rights to your books
  • No internet required for playback
  • Over 1,500 classics instantly available
  • Support for your own EPUB files
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)190
Citation Flow (Majestic)269
Referring domains (Majestic)241

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