Disappointing
I expected a lot more from a $5 app that is written to take advantage of the latest iOS features. While the interface generally looks nice, it is actually less user friendly and less functional than the first party Audiobookshelf app (beta is unfortunately full and it’s not yet on the App Store). Just in the first week of use, I noticed a number of issues that really need to be addressed:
* Mysterious slowdowns that bring the app to a crawl such that force closing and restarting the app was the only option (encountered while queuing multiple downloads)
* Mostly unusable search; searching anything other than author just doesn’t work (searches for title and other metadata just run indefinitely, never returning results)
* The interface, while pretty, is just not at all intuitively designed. Finding settings was difficult, for exampleRaptorious Dan
Developer Response
Hey, there is some work being done to address these issues. ShelfPlayer's offline system has already been rewritten to offload work from the UI thread. There are many other useful changes coming. But I hope you can appreciate that large updates like this take their time, and it won't be ready available next week. The search functionality was broken due to me some breaking API changes from ABS, a fix will be released soon. If you have any other UX ideas please send them to git@rfk.io. I can understand why you are not happy with the app, but pleas give it another try after the next update is released!Why is SIRI the first option in car play?
Why is this even a thing? I turned off SIRI in the options, but it still shows up in the app. Why are my audiobooks sorted by download time instead of my last listened to, or why isn’t there a option to sort by that in the settings?
I’m going back to plappa, at least I don’t get the unwanted SIRI prompt and my books are sorted in a reasonable format.nullenvoid
Developer Response
I will implement sorting offline items by the date they were last played at, it’s a good ideaThe Best Player for AudioBookshelf!
The only thing that would make this app even better would be adding Apple Watch support for offline listing when I don’t bring my phone with me. I’d gladly pay a few dollars more for the option of taking my books with me on my watch.mvance56
ShelfPlayer
Audiobookshelf player
$4.99
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Version History of ShelfPlayer
2.4.5
September 17, 2024
Fix searching for audiobooks
2.4.4
September 10, 2024
Fixed an authorization issue that was caused by malformed progress entities
2.4.3
August 25, 2024
Updated the search component to reflect the latest Audiobookshelf-API changes.
2.4.2
May 9, 2024
- Added a download progress indicator - Remember audiobook & episode playback rate - Custom playback rate & default playback rate - Account sheet overhaul - The progress indicator is now solid white
More2.4.1
May 5, 2024
- Rework Siri integration You can now setup shortcuts for recently listened items. More general actions are planned. - Notifications and the player can now link to items - Improved the layout on iPadOS and added hover effect - Show remaining time in chapter in the notable moments sheets when the option "Show chapter track" is disabled - Listen to all skip & seek events - Clarify some translations - Hide bookmark button when playing episodes - Added support for images with aspect ratios other than 1:1 - Layout fixes & improvements - Added custom tint options - Added option to disable serif fonts
More2.4.0
April 23, 2024
This update adds a native iPadOS app - Added 20 seconds seek option - Fix tips - Fix progress indicator - Make progress easier to read - Make padding consistent
More2.3.7
April 18, 2024
- Fixed the position of new bookmarks - Fixed a podcast filter translation
2.3.6
April 16, 2024
- Fix series matching - Display buffering indicator in now playing bar - Downloaded items will now contribute to your listening statistics - Long press the skip buttons to seek to the previous / next chapter - New now playing animation - Added bookmark support
More2.3.5
March 29, 2024
This update fixes some bugs and - improves series sorting - allows you to set custom http headers - lock the now playing bar
More2.3.4
March 18, 2024
Fixed a bug that caused podcast episodes to crash the app
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Description of ShelfPlayer
ShelfPlayer is a sleek and modern Audiobookshelf client, specifically designed for audiobooks, podcasts and iOS, as well as iPadOS. Due to its design, snappy interface and deep integration it feels right at home on any supported device.
Features:
- Explore your Audiobooks, Podcasts, Episodes, Authors & Series: Use the beautiful UI to rediscover your favorite content
- Download audiobooks & episodes and listen to them on the go: The app is designed to work as well offline as if you were at home
- Sleep timer: Set a sleep timer to automatically stop playback, even at the end of the current chapter
- Siri integration: Use Siri to play your audiobooks or podcast episodes
- Custom playback speed: Customize the playback speed
- Automatic downloads & notifications: Download new episodes automatically in the background
Please note that collections are not supported right now.
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ShelfPlayer: FAQ
Does ShelfPlayer support iPad devices?
Yes, ShelfPlayer is iPad-friendly.
Who launched the ShelfPlayer app?
Rasmus Kramer built the ShelfPlayer app.
What is the minimum iOS version needed for ShelfPlayer to work?
The minimum iOS requirement: 17.4.
What user rating does the app have?
The ShelfPlayer app has a consumer rating of 4.4 and gets a lot of positive feedback.
What genre is the ShelfPlayer app?
The App Category Of Shelfplayer Is Books.
Which version of the ShelfPlayer app is the latest one?
The newest version of ShelfPlayer is 2.4.5.
When did the last ShelfPlayer update come out?
The latest ShelfPlayer update was released on September 19, 2024.
When did ShelfPlayer get launched?
The ShelfPlayer app originally came out on March 14, 2024.
What content advisory rating does ShelfPlayer have?
ShelfPlayer doesn’t contain potentially objectionable material and is rated Rasmus Kramer.
What are the languages supported by the ShelfPlayer app?
Currently, ShelfPlayer supports English, German.
Does Apple Arcade provide access to ShelfPlayer for its subscribers?
No, ShelfPlayer is not featured on Apple Arcade.
Can users make in-app purchases in ShelfPlayer?
Unfortunately, users cannot make in-app purchases within ShelfPlayer.
Is ShelfPlayer designed for Apple Vision Pro integration?
Sorry, ShelfPlayer is not designed for integration with Apple Vision Pro.
Are users exposed to ads in ShelfPlayer?
No, users are not exposed to ads in ShelfPlayer.
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