Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Books
- Lifestyle
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Limited free | — | Store published |
Screens
App Store
13 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- Free to download
- In-app purchases
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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5/5Amazing app (keep it minimal)
I have purchased the app to support the developer. I really loved the app, however I saw the github page with silly requests made by people, which you plan to implement. Some of them might not have purchased the app nor would be regular users, so please dont ruin the paying users experience to appease those users. Please only implement really necessary features and reject others, we dont want to bloat this beautiful app and ruin the amazing experience it currently delivers Please keep it minimal and keep it snappy & responsive
MovieLover8111990 · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5The best mobile app for Audiobookshelf
I tried all mobile apps for Audiobookshelf what I could find on the App Store, including the native beta. This one is just perfect. No glitches with CarPlay. Skip forward/skip back buttons work right in my car. I have never had any problem with sync my books across different devices. The user interface is clear and very comfortable. Very easy to switch between multiple libraries and even Audiobookshelf accounts. Many thanks to the author!
StrangerVP · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Best IOS Audiobookshelf app!
I have tried I think a minimum of five of the top audiobookshelf apps on iOS, and by far Still is the cleanest looking in terms of the aesthetics, and it seems to work the best in terms of syncing with my server and across my devices. The syncing is actually what pushed me to try out new apps because I had some errors with other apps on the store. I love this app thank you so much to the developer for creating this beauty!
Gotquinoa · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Perfect
I don't write reviews, but good open source deserves recognition. The fact that this isn't the official audio bookshelf app, and the official one is still in beta and you can't even join it at the time of this writing because it's full, astounds me. Audio bookshelf devs should give up and just ask the developer of this app if this can be the official one, it's that good.
BosuDX · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Exactly what I was Looking for
Just got my audiobookshelf up and running. This app is exactly what I needed. Looks clean and simple. I probably could’ve gotten away with the free features but bought the license to support the work. Thanks for this!
MadMan444 · 31 Jul 2026
Privacy & accessibility
App Store
Privacy
- Data Not Collected Developer declared
Accessibility
- Dark Interface — SUPPORTED Store published
- Larger Text — SUPPORTED Store published
- VoiceOver — SUPPORTED Store published
Versions
App Store
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1.1.3
New Features • Connection Settings: Support distinct Custom Headers per server • List Management: Support deleting Collections and Playlists • Library Filter: Filter books by listening progress • French Localization: Added support for French Bug Fixes & Improvements • Fixed status abnormalities for logged-in accounts during multi-account login • Optimized OIDC login flow and experience • UX polishing and various bug fixes
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1.1.4
• Fixed an issue where progress could be lost when reconnecting after offline playback • Fixed incomplete chapter list display on the book details page
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1.1.5
New Features • Volume Control: Added "Soft" and "Boost" modes to the player interface • Permissions: Download and Collection management now respect account permissions • Series Filter: Support filtering books by progress within a series Bug Fixes & Improvements • Optimized progress sync and streaming playback on weak networks • Playback: Optimized performance for consecutive chapter switching and fixed unexpected chapter skipping in some multi-track books • Fixed issues where Series and Narrator lists did not update correctly • Various UX polishing and bug fixes
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1.1.6
New Features • Collection Management: Support removing books directly from Collections and Playlists • Library View: Added sorting and series collapsing options to more book lists • Progress: The Now Playing screen and Mini Player now show progress percentage • Shortcuts: Added support for playback control Improvements & Bug Fixes • Volume Control: Optimized the experience for Soft and Boost volume adjustments • Various performance improvements and bug fixes
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1.2
Podcast Library Support • A brand-new home page built for podcasts. Track latest episodes in real time with swipe actions • Added podcast playback queue with swipe-to-add and drag-to-reorder • Episodes auto-download when queued and auto-remove after playback • Supports CarPlay, Home Screen widgets, and more Improvements & Fixes • Fixed inaccurate playback progress recovery on cold start in certain scenarios • Fixed incorrect chapter display • Fixed multiple stability issues that could cause crashes • Various other experience improvements and bug fixes
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1.2.1
• UI details polished and adjusted for podcast-related interfaces • Performance optimizations for large libraries • Other bug fixes and improvements
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1.2.2
• Added customizable lock screen controls for the Books library, with options for chapter-based navigation or interval skip forward/back • Optimized cross-device syncing for faster and more accurate progress updates • Improved the playback speed controls; you can now tap either end of the slider for precise, step-by-step adjustments • Fixed an issue where the download button might not appear in certain scenarios • Fixed an issue causing long loading times when playing downloaded content • Various UX polishing and improvements
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1.2.3
New - All-new eBook reader with EPUB, PDF, and CBZ support, featuring multiple reading themes, custom fonts, full-text search, and more. - Added Czech localization Fixes & Improvements - Fixed occasional progress loss in certain scenarios - Other bug fixes and performance improvements
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1.2.4
New - Added a quick account switching entry to the More menu on the Home screen - Added manual sorting for the podcast list - Added an Allow Position Seeking option for lock screen controls Fixes & Improvements - Fixed an issue where playback progress could unexpectedly jump backward when adjusted from the lock screen - Improved chapter sheet loading performance and fixed a delay where the currently playing chapter could appear out of sync - Refined the Czech localization, with proofreading by mdrbohlav - Polished various UI and UX details
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1.2.5
Fixed an issue where playback progress could jump backward under poor network conditions
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1.2.6
Bug fixes and improvements
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1.2.7
- Fixed page flickering during transitions in the EPUB reader - Performance enhancements and bug fixes
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1.2.8
New - Added support for searching and following podcasts, and fetching episodes - Added Want to Listen: quickly save books to a dedicated list and see them on Home - Added Favorite for podcast episodes: quickly save episodes to a list and see them in their own tab - Added Shortcuts for switching libraries and controlling the sleep timer Fixes & Improvements - Fixed reading progress not being saved and synced for PDF and CBZ ebooks - Fixed an issue with podcast chapters not loading - Fixed an issue where intro and outro chapter skipping could occasionally stop working - Fixed an issue where the listening duration for downloaded books was recorded incorrectly in certain cases - Minor bug fixes and improvements
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1.2.9
- Podcast now supports intro and outro skipping - Added automatic downloads for podcast episodes - Redesigned podcast Now Playing, playback queue, and chapter views - Widgets can now be configured for a specific library - Minor bug fixes and experience improvements
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1.3
Fixed an issue where the progress bar time in the player view was not updating.
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1.3.1
- Playlists and collections can now be played as queues. - Added more quick actions to podcast home tabs. - New "Left-Handed Taps" settings in ePub reader for easier one-handed use. - CarPlay now includes a full "Books" section for browsing your entire. - Minor bug fixes and improvements.
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1.3.2
- Redesigned the iPad experience with more native large-screen layouts. - Added portrait ebook covers with adjustable display ratios. - Added batch selection for book lists, with quick actions for downloads and Collections. - Other refinements and experience improvements.
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1.3.3
- Added EPUB highlights, notes, and bookmarks. - Added Automatic Rewind, with an option to turn it on or off in Settings. - Settings can now be configured separately for each library. - Improved immersive player backgrounds with richer artwork-based colors. - Improved launch performance, stability, and overall UI polish.
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1.3.4
- Apple Watch Support(beta): Stream, download, and fully control audiobooks and podcasts directly from your wrist, complete with seamless progress sync. - Playback Position Markers: New visual markers on the progress bar and chapter list record where playback sessions and sleep timers begin, making it easier to return to key positions or undo accidental skips. - Flexible Layouts: Toggle between 2-column and 3-column views to customize the display density of your Library and Home shelves. - Podcast Updates: Added support for podcast playlists and fully customizable lists on the Podcasts home screen. - General Improvements: Includes various UI/UX refinements, routine bug fixes, and performance optimizations.
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1.3.5
Apple Watch - Widgets & Complications: Added support for watch face complications and lock screen widgets. - Podcast Management: Added the ability to mark episodes as played, along with auto-download and cleanup features. - Playback: Added a dedicated sleep timer. EPUB Reader - Hardware Paging: Added support for turning pages using physical volume buttons. - Custom Typography: Added support for importing custom fonts. Playback & Library - Per-Title Settings: You can now customize and save playback speed and volume settings for individual titles. - Series Sorting: Added new sorting options for series book lists. General - Polished various UI/UX details. - Bug fixes and performance improvements.
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1.3.6
New Features - Ebook Reader: Added support for PDF in-document search and bookmarks, and EPUB page curl transition. - Home Screen Quick Actions: Added support for quickly switching libraries by long-pressing the app icon. - App Themes: Added support for manually selecting app themes. Improvements & Fixes - Fixed an issue where the "Switch Server" and "Switch Library" shortcuts could fail after cross-device syncing. - Polished various UI details. - Optimized app cold start speed for a faster launch experience. - Bug fixes and performance improvements.
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1.3.7
- Added custom app icons, with support for light-themed icons. - Episode filtering and sorting preferences are now saved per-podcast. - Fixed an issue where ebook reading progress could be overwritten across devices. - General bug fixes and experience improvements.
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1.3.8
- Added multiple new app icons inspired by the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. - Refined various interface and interaction details. - Fixed several known issues and improved stability.
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1.3.9
- Added multiple new app icons inspired by the four elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind. - Refined various interface and interaction details. - Fixed several known issues and improved stability.
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1.4
· 30 Jul 2026
- Immersive player is now free and available to all users. - Podcasts now support automatically adding new episodes to the queue. - Added device storage management to manage caches and downloads. - Sleep timer now supports custom duration selection. - Shortcuts now support "Add Bookmark" and continuing selected audiobooks. - Fixed several known issues and refined various interface details.
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Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
- Page completeness
- Live store listing
- Last verified
- 31 Jul 2026
- Sources
- App Store
- Independent summary has not been published yet.