# Audiobook Player SmartBook — Play MP3 audio book librivox

> MP3 audiobook player with progress saving, speed control, and silence shortening. (iPhone/iPad app by Teleprompter LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobook-player-smartbook/id1228166161 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Teleprompter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/823066256)
- Category: Utilities, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 255 App Store ratings · 85 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: American English, Polish, Russian, Hungarian
- Released: 2017-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobook-player-smartbook/id1228166161/reviews.md

## What is Audiobook Player SmartBook?

Do you have downloaded audiobooks that you want to play easily on your phone?
Do you want to bring your best books with you everywhere you go?

Then download and try SmartBook, the best audiobook player on the market!

It remembers where you stopped listening and track your overall status in the book!

There is the ability to change the speed or shorten the silences to listen to the books more efficiently.

You can import your audiobooks using the browser of your computer or using cloud services.

The app has this features:
•	Supporting MP3 files
•	Supporting M4B and M4A files
•	Access to 11 000 books to download for free
•	Adjust playback speed
•	Automatic book cover loading from the books folder
•	Saving the place where you stopped listening
•	Smart Pauses – Helps you remember the context
•	Sleep Timer​
•	Supporting remote control from Control Center and Lock screen
•	Adding and removing files via cloud services or local Wifi server
•	Supports Siri shortcuts
Shorten silences – Shorten the silences between the words, so you

## Key features

- MP3, M4B, M4A file support
- Adjustable playback speed
- Shorten silences
- Save listening progress
- Sleep timer
- Cloud and Wi-Fi import

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Audiobook Player SmartBook?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy WiFi import feature for transferring audiobooks from computer
- 📚 Supports multiple audio formats and large file sizes
- ⚡ Fast playback speed options up to 3x without quality loss
- 🎵 Remembers playback position across sessions
- 📁 Organizes books into separate folders automatically
- 💰 Free version available with reasonable limitations
- 🎚️ Audio settings (speed/volume) carry over between books
- 🖼️ Can detect and display book cover images
- 👤 Responsive developer with quick support
- 📖 No time limits on audiobook length in free version

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes, especially when deleting audiobooks
- 🐛 Playback position inconsistency between pause methods
- 🐛 Playback skips back 15-30 minutes randomly
- 🐛 Unstable playback speed fluctuations
- ❌ Single audio file upload limitation (doesn't handle multi-file folders well)
- ❌ No M4B chapter support or chapter recognition
- ❌ Free version limited to 2 books only
- ❌ No bookmark feature to save specific locations
- ❌ No iTunes integration or direct file access
- ❌ Expensive in-app purchase pricing
- ❌ Confusing file naming requirements for proper ordering
- ❌ No dark theme option
- ❌ No ability to add files to existing books
- ❌ Doesn't pause when other apps speak (GPS, notifications)
- ⚠️ Requires zipping multiple files for batch import
- ⚠️ Confusing error messages during upload
- ⚠️ Poor documentation and user manual
- ⚠️ Lack of technical support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when deleting audiobooks
- Playback position not saved correctly when pausing from lock screen vs. in-app
- Playback skips back 15-30 minutes randomly
- Playback speed fluctuates unstably
- Upload feature closes when selecting another file
- Some M4B files not recognized despite format support
- Chapter information not displayed correctly
- Book cover not embedded or displayed
- Book doesn't appear in library after successful upload until app is minimized/maximized
- WiFi import fails with cryptic error messages
- Downloaded books sometimes fail to play
- App becomes unresponsive during downloads
- Pause button from notification widget works inconsistently
- Audio skips and cuts out during playback
- Pro version upgrade button doesn't respond
- Sample book fails to play
- Chapters appear scrambled when imported via zip file

**Most requested features**

- Bookmark/save specific locations in audiobooks
- M4B chapter support and chapter recognition
- Dark mode theme
- Sleep timer functionality
- Ability to add files to already-created books
- Book cover display in bookshelf view
- Custom rewind and skip forward time settings
- Graphic equalizer for audio adjustment
- Direct iTunes integration
- Direct file access from iPhone/iPad storage
- Batch import without zipping files
- App launcher integration with 3rd party launchers
- Auto-pause when other apps speak
- Better book organization and sorting options
- Browse/search without knowing title beforehand
- Arabic language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 85)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobook-player-smartbook/id1228166161/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Decent

*2026-04-02*

I like the layout and the simplicity of the app, I wish it could play .m4b and that it would pull the cover art from the files I uploaded

### 1/5 — Пользовательский опыт

*2025-12-25*

Умное приложение оказалось глупым. Я скачиваю книги с пк, затем перегружаю на телефон, с телефона импорт в приложение, а у приложения нет функции выбрать папку или выбрать несколько глав. Предлагает мне по одной главе импортировать? Спасибо найду другое

### 1/5 — not well thought out

*2025-08-23*

so the add book feature lets you upload a single audio file, but the vast majority of books out there are a folder with hundreds of mp3s in them. so bad

### 5/5 — Отличное приложение

*2024-08-22*

Отличное приложение , аудиокниги загружаются. Не понимаю от куда негативные отзывы, надо же хоть чуть вникнуть в приложение.

### 1/5 — Fails at uploading book

*2024-01-01*

Tried a couple of times to upload a book, failed every time so gave up and deleted the app.

### 2/5 — Why?

*2023-08-24*

My go to app for audio books. I have the paid version. So why am I getting ads? Very disappointed.

### 4/5 — good

*2023-08-20*

a little cumbersome but works

### 2/5 — Dommage

*2023-07-07*

Dommage que l’application ne soit pas en français

### 5/5 — The best app for iPhones

*2023-03-18*

I like to import my mp3 files and listen to them. SmartBook is by far the easiest app to use. The way of transferring using the website is clever and works very fast. The app can also find png’s in order to have a book photo which is nice. It also knows the order of your book spot on. Overall does everything I need :)

### 5/5 — Um dos melhores players de audiolivros

*2023-01-07*

Para quem tem seus audiolivros em MP3, esse aplicativo é muito bom.

## Frequently asked questions about Audiobook Player SmartBook

### What is this app?

This app is a dedicated audiobook player designed to help you easily listen to your downloaded audiobooks. It supports various file formats like MP3, M4B, and M4A, and offers features to enhance your listening experience.

### What are the key features of this audiobook player?

Key features include supporting MP3, M4B, and M4A files, adjustable playback speed, the ability to shorten silences for efficiency, automatic saving of your listening progress, a sleep timer, and options to import audiobooks via cloud services or a local Wi-Fi server.

### How much does this app cost?

The app is free to download and use, with in-app purchases available for additional features or content. Specific pricing for in-app purchases can be found within the app itself.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and supports MP3, M4B, and M4A audio files. It also integrates with your device's Control Center and Lock screen for remote control, and supports Siri shortcuts.

### How can I import my audiobooks into the app?

You can import your audiobooks using your computer's browser to access a local Wi-Fi server, or by utilizing cloud services. This allows for convenient transfer of your existing audiobook library to the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2020-03-18

Hey there,
In this version, I added a support for dark mode!
If you like using the app, please rate it in the app store and if you have any suggestion please email me@matekovacs.com or message me on twitter @kovacsamate!
Have a wonderful​ day,
Mate

### 2.1 — 2020-02-03

Hey there,
In this version, I added a support for dark mode!
If you like using the app, please rate it in the app store and if you have any suggestion please email me@matekovacs.com or message me on twitter @kovacsamate!
Have a wonderful​ day,
Mate

### 2.0.2 — 2019-09-26

Hey there,
In this version, I fixed an issue causing crashes on iOS 13.1!
If you like using the app, please rate it in the app store and if you have any suggestion please email me@matekovacs.com or message me on twitter @kovacsamate!
Have a wonderful​ day,
Mate

### 2.0.1 — 2019-09-24

Hey there,
In this version, the whole user interface is redesigned! I hope you like it!
If you like using the app, please rate it in the app store and if you have any suggestion please email me@matekovacs.com or message me on twitter @kovacsamate!
Have a wonderful​ day,
Mate

### 2.0 — 2019-06-19

Hey there,
In this version, the whole user interface is redesigned! I hope you like it!
If you like using the app, please rate it in the app store and if you have any suggestion please email me@matekovacs.com or message me on twitter @kovacsamate!
Have a wonderful​ day,
Mate

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