# Alexandria - The Media Library > Unified client for self-hosted media libraries including audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and music. (iPhone/iPad app by CHRISTOPHER ROBERT STOUT.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alexandria-the-media-library/id6756271770 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CHRISTOPHER ROBERT STOUT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859692036) - Category: Books, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $6.99) - Rating: 4.60/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 116 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2025-12-12 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alexandria-the-media-library/id6756271770/reviews.md ## What is Alexandria? Alexandria brings all your self-hosted media libraries together in one beautiful app. Stream or download to play music, video, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and manga from your personal servers. Do you have multiple server instances and want to connect to all of them in a single app (yours and a friends)? Alexandria Standard supports up to 3 connections for any service, across ALL supported services. SUPPORTED SERVICES (13): - Audiobookshelf – Audiobooks & podcasts - Kavita – Comics, manga & ebooks - Plex – Movies, Music & Audiobook libraries - Jellyfin – Movies, Music & Audiobook libraries - Navidrome - Music libraries - Storyteller – Synced audiobook/ebook reading - BookLore (EoL) – Ebook library management, Audiobook support now included! - Grimmory (BookLore replacement) – Ebook library management, Audiobook support now included! - Calibre Content Server – Multi-format ebook access - Calibre-Web – Multi-format ebook access - Komga – comic & manga support - Stump - comic, ebook, & manga support - Custom OPDS Support (includes OPDS v1.2 & v2) SERVICE UNIQUE FEATURES: - Download for offline listening/reading - Background audio playback with lock screen controls - CarPlay & AirPlay support - Apple Watch support (download, stream, bookmark, all from the watch! Supports Plex & Audiobookshelf so far) - Sync progress across devices (server progression sync back) - Sleep timer & playback speed controls (Settings > Playback) - Dark, light, & sepia mode support for readers - Several fonts to choose from within the readers - Chapter navigation for audiobooks & ebooks - Much, much more within the app! APP UNIQUE FEATURES: - Link Audiobookshelf & Storyteller for progression updates cross-systems. Read/Listen in one service and pick up where you left off in the other! (Other services to be integrated soon) - View Upcoming Releases for series you own - Create smart reading plans with reading reminders to help you stay on track with reading goals - Global Search – search all media for all connected services at once. - Unified Library View – view all media in a single, unified view (optional/customizable from Settings). - Cross-Service Queuing – have music in your Plex/Jellyfin server & a friends and want to mix it into a single listening queue? Go for it! FLEXIBLE ACCESS: Alexandria Standard includes 2 service integrations of your choice, which you can change once every 30 days (can be changed once after initial setup). Can also be used with a single service, but was designed with an ecosystem of services in mind.  Premium access grants access to all service integrations within the app as well as cross-service queuing between Plex, Navidrome, and Jellyfin, Apple Watch and Wear OS, and priority support. Additionally, the 3 connection gate is lifted. Upgrade to Alexandria Premium for $5.99/month and connect your entire self-hosted ecosystem, $39.99 annually, or a lifetime license for $119.99 unlocks the entire app forever! INDIE DEVELOPED: - Alexandria is built and maintained by a solo developer. Your subscription directly supports ongoing development, new features, and continued improvements. Thank you for supporting independent software! YOUR MEDIA, YOUR SERVERS: - Alexandria connects directly to your servers—your media stays yours. Built by an independent developer with ongoing updates and improvements. Note: Requires at least one compatible self-hosted media server. Alexandria is a client app and does not provide content. ROADMAP & COMMUNITY: - https://stoutc24.github.io/AlexandriaUpdatesRoadmap/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/AlexandriaMediaLib2/ Terms of Service: https://stoutc24.github.io/alexandria-terms/ Privacy Policy: https://stoutc24.github.io/alexandria-privacy/ ## Key features - Connect to multiple self-hosted media servers - Stream and download various media types - Global search across all connected services - Cross-service queuing for mixed media playback - Offline listening and reading - Background audio playback with lock screen controls - CarPlay and Apple Watch support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Alexandria Premium | $5.99 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Alexandria Premium Lifetime | $119.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alexandria-the-media-library/id6756271770/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Great App *2026-03-10* The app looks beautiful and works well. I have it setup with Audiobookshelf. The only issue I have is that it takes forever to load when I open the app. I have a audiobook library of over 300GB so I can understand it will take a little while. But it loads way slower than other apps I’ve used. Once everything loads in it works great though. Would 100% recommend for smaller libraries. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words GhostWorlds! I am so glad you are enjoying the experience! Love the username btw! ### 4/5 — Good start - Potential to be the best app *2025-12-21* Good start - Potential to be the best app ### 4/5 — Promising Start! *2025-12-17* A well polished all-in-one client for your self-hosted ebooks and audiobooks. A little more love on the reader, such as page swipe animations and controls (rather than just tap and button press) and font style options, would easily make this a five star app. Haven’t tested CarPlay compatibility yet but, if not yet available, it’s a must to make this the go-to app. Looking forward to seeing how this app develops! **Developer response:** Amazing feedback! Thank you so much for the interest and support! I am still working out some of the issues with the reader but those features are in the pipeline! I am also still working on a dedicated CarPlay app but CarPlay "Now Playing" feature is supported; if you start a book in the app you will have control through the car. ### 5/5 — All in one stop shop *2025-12-16* Everything on this app is getting better and better, the developer is quick to fix or get new material up ready to use quick. Keep up the great work. **Developer response:** Thank you!! I really appreciate the feedback and if you have any requests or bugs please don't hesitate to reach out! ### 5/5 — Lots of great features *2025-12-16* So far I am loving this app. Being asked to sign up for the second service at login was a bit of a pain as I only have one service live at the moment but it’s all good because I will be able to switch if I don’t want the one I chose (it has a one month cool down unless you pay for premium). So far it has work well with my audiobookshelf and is quickly becoming my favorite app for listening to my audiobooks. Only minor complaint is that every time I start the app I have to adjust the playback speed back to where I want it, but great news! I talked to the dev and he is working on making that setting persistent. All in all I recommend this app. **Developer response:** Hello! As of the latest release, v1.1.8, Alexandria does now support setting a global playback speed! This can be found under Settings > Playback Options Excellent feedback and I am glad to hear you're enjoying the experience so far. Please let me know if you have any other requests or find any issues that need to be addressed! ### 3/5 — Help *2025-12-14* I only have one service, but still want to use. Don’t want to select a 2nd because if the cool down time **Developer response:** Hello alt-ness! The app prompts you to select your two services, but you only need to sign into one to access and use the app. The app does not force you to change your services every 30 days, and does not sign you out after 30 days has passed. The 30 days is just a time frame that you must wait before you can optionally change your services, if you so desire. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you need anything else! ## Frequently asked questions about Alexandria ### What media can I access with Alexandria? Alexandria supports a wide range of media including music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and manga. It connects to services like Audiobookshelf, Kavita, Plex, Jellyfin, and more to bring your personal media libraries together. ### How many servers can I connect to Alexandria? The Standard version of Alexandria allows for up to 2 server integrations of your choice, which can be changed once every 30 days. For access to all supported services and up to eight connections, you can upgrade to Alexandria Premium. ### Does Alexandria offer offline playback? Yes, Alexandria supports downloading your media for offline listening and reading. This feature allows you to enjoy your audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and manga without an internet connection. ### What are the pricing options for Alexandria? Alexandria Standard is available for a one-time purchase of $6.99. For unlimited server connections and full access, Alexandria Premium is offered at $1.99 per month, or you can purchase a lifetime license for $59.99. ### Can I sync my media progress across devices with Alexandria? Yes, Alexandria offers progress syncing across devices. This means you can start reading an ebook or listening to an audiobook on one device and pick up where you left off on another. ### Is Alexandria suitable for children? Alexandria has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is generally suitable for younger users. However, parental guidance is always recommended for content accessed through connected media servers. ### How often is Alexandria updated? Alexandria was last updated on March 7, 2026, with version 1.4.3. The app is independently developed, with a roadmap and community available for ongoing improvements and new features. ### Does Alexandria have ads? No, Alexandria does not contain advertisements. As an indie-developed application, your purchase directly supports ongoing development and improvements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-24 Alexandria 3.0, the biggest release yet! • Alkexandria Standard is now free! Select 2 supported services to start with, if you need more, subscribe to Premium. • Read Along: follow every word on screen as you listen — transcribed on your device, with tap-to-define and tap-to-translate • Storyteller + Audiobookshelf linking: auto-match your library, hand your spot back and forth, and Read Along with the real book text, auto-synced • Plex Music, upgraded: full lyrics view, Last.fm-powered suggestions, hi-res bit-perfect playback, Chromecast & AirPlay • PDF reading: full in-app reader with progress sync and offline support • Plex video: browse Collections, binge shows across seasons with Play All, and set a video sleep timer • Alexandria Wrapped: your listening year in review • Notes in audiobooks and every ebook reader • Apple Watch: Digital Crown volume, complications, Dolby Atmos streaming • Alexandria now speaks German (other locales coming soon) • Plus ambient cover-color theming, network server discovery, redesigned reading plans, truer stats, and hundreds of fixes ### 2.0.0 — 2026-04-24 Apple Watch • Artwork cache w/ WebP→JPEG so covers render • Real-time Now Playing sync from the phone • Source-aware routing (ABS vs Plex) • Stale session detection • Plex mini-player + track names on downloads • ABS / Plex diagnostics view • Download queue resilient to failed tracks Reading Plans (new) • Create, edit, drag-to-reorder, with target dates • Per-book duration + "finish by" dates • Aggregate pacing: hours/day to finish on time • Tap a book → source-specific detail (ABS, Plex, Jellyfin, Storyteller, BookLore, Calibre) • Multiple reminders per plan Reading Reminders (new) • Alarm or notification, recurring or one-time • Plan-linked reminders show the plan name • Tap to open the linked plan (any app state) Upcoming Releases (new) • Real pre-order dates via the Audible catalog • Personalized by your top authors + genres • Releasing Soon / Discover / Recently Released • English-only filter with language selector • Hides books you already own Navigation • Swipe: Plans ← Home → Releases, drawer edge-swipe preserved Performance & Security • Self-signed HTTPS scoped to your configured servers only • Bearer tokens no longer log in release • Byte-capped 40 MB LRU for BookLore pages • Cover art cached across rebuilds • Live Activities authorization check • Method channels created once instead of per-call • flutter_html bumped off a long-stale beta Polish • Bookmark deletion no longer races library refresh • Plex source detection in mini-bars • Cover art on Now Playing • Reading Plan covers use BoxFit.contain so the whole book shows ### 1.4.3 — 2026-03-07 What's New: - BookLore v2.0.0 updates - ABS downloads corrected for the free CloudFlare plans (allows for smaller chunked downloads) - Komga library adjustments to tackle larger library fetches hosted through free CloudFlare plans ### 1.4.2 — 2026-02-28 What's New: - Plex video capability now supported! - Chromecast supported! - Custom Sleep Timers! - Offline Searching now supported! - Komga pagination bug fixes - Advanced Seeking now available within ABS Now Playing ---- Select Magnifying glass to more accurately seek to title position - ABS Session ID corrections for more accurate History tracking ### 1.3.40 — 2026-02-10 What's New: - ABS Home Screen Progressive Shelf Loading - ABS Reader Chapter Nav Supported - ABS Custom Fast Forward/Reverse Options Implemented - ABS CarPlay Progression Fix Implemented - Storyteller Reader Extraction Corrected for Large Aligned Books (2GB+) - Quality of Life Adjustments Throughout ## Apps similar to Alexandria | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SoundLeaf](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundleaf/id6738635634) | 4.3 (19) | Free | Books | | [Storyteller Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyteller-reader/id6474467720) | 5.0 (37) | Free | Books | | [Abookio Audiobook Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abookio-audiobook-player/id6754542041) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Books | | [Tonspur](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tonspur/id6739758347) | 4.7 (6) | Free | Books | | [Fable Frog](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fable-frog/id6760953386) | 4.3 (3) | Free | Books | | [Audra Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audra-books/id6756032522) | 4.4 (15) | Free | Books | ## Related topics [media library](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/media-library) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*