# Audiobooks HQ + — user reviews

> 660 indexed App Store user reviews of Audiobooks HQ + by Inkstone Software, Inc., rated 4.70/5 from 2,383 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks-hq-plus/id573235547/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks-hq-plus/id573235547.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,832 · 4★ 405 · 3★ 80 · 2★ 19 · 1★ 47

## What do users think of Audiobooks HQ +?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Wide selection of books
- 🚀 Good quality narration
- 👍 Helpful for commuting and daily tasks
- 👍 Useful for visually impaired users
- 👍 Excellent value for free content

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent in keeping place in audiobook
- 🐛 Unavailable books shown in search
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Confusing premium features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notifications disabling alarms
- Downloading issues and books disappearing
- Unresponsive search and playback controls

**Most requested features**

- Ability to mark books as read
- Better navigation and organization
- More chapter/section markers
- Improved syncing across devices

## Newest reviews (13 of 660)

### 2/5 — Error de catálogo

*2026-01-20, version 4.17*

Tiene mucho contenido valioso, pero pocas veces puedo visualizarlo porque sale un letrero de “error de catálogo”, imposible acceder al catálogo en línea . Entonces, al final no se puede usar la aplicación.

### 4/5 — An accessible app for VoiceOver users

*2024-02-21*

I was relieved to find out that this app is quite accessible for VoiceOver users, i.e., totally blind users. One suggestion I would like to give to the developer of this app is to make it possible for VoiceOver users to hear the percentage of download progress for new audiobooks.

### 2/5 — Deludente

*2024-01-30, version 4.17*

Mi sono pentito per l’ Acquisto, in lingua italiana c’è  poco e nulla.

### 4/5 — Would have been 5 stars BUT…..

*2023-09-29, version 4.17*

I really like the app and am finding some great books. The only issue I have is that I upgraded to the “premium”  version but there is absolutely NO difference in my choices. With the exception as follows- The icon is dark red  and there are 4 performances titled Globe radio Repertory.  There’s no more books included in the premium version so I’m really NOT sure what I paid for. The description is exactly the same other than what I mentioned and there is no available information telling me what is additionally added with the premium app. I still like it but it does bother me that I paid money for something that I already had in the un upgraded version.

### 5/5 — Maravilha de projeto

*2023-09-07*

É um convite a se informar e aprender sobre temas variados de uma maneira confortável.

### 5/5 — Lo mejor en audiolibros

*2023-08-13, version 4.17*

Es un gran descubrimiento. Estoy muy agradecido a esta aplicación porque me está permitiendo acceder a lecturas que son difíciles para mí debido a un problema de vista. 
La mayoría de lecturas son de altísima calidad, con narraciones de personas voluntarias. 
El diseño de la aplicación es bastante intuitivo. Permite tener marcadores, ir adelante o atrás en la audición, cambiar la velocidad de escucha, y descargar el libro para cuando estés alejado de una red wifi y así no gastar datos innecesariamente.
Me gustaría agradecer a todas las personas que prestan su tiempo para grabar estos libros. No se puede hacer una reseña directamente en cada uno de ellos y lo entiendo, porque hay tanta gente desaprensiva que podría dejar comentarios desagradables después del enorme esfuerzo que significa hacer una de estas grabaciones. 
Sin duda, de esas iniciativas colaborativas en la red que merecen la pena.

### 5/5 — Félicitations

*2023-05-24*

Une très bonne application je suis très content et satisfait ..

### 3/5 — MRE

*2023-05-17, version 4.17*

App has good potential I can see, but having just bought a book which I wanted particularly in audio, buying it with Apple  pay, I cannot find it anywhere on or through the Audiobook  app, newly downloaded !! It does rather defeat the whole purpose.  I have downloaded some Victor Borge from the ‘Old Time Radio’ free section which as a classical music lover, will be fun.  I will continue my searching, it may just turn up??

### 5/5 — Anne of Green Gables read round about 2006.

*2023-05-12, version 4.17*

Though read by the young lady, it was dramatizedreal well making the story of Anne sound like a real movie instead of just listening to a person reading a story book. I like it so much; infact I am still listening and very much intrigued! I am thankful for finding this app.

### 5/5 — Klasse App wg. zusätzlichem Nutzen

*2023-02-09*

Ich höre mit der App nicht nur die vorhandenen Bücher (die möglicherweise Geschmacksache sind) sondern eigene Hörbücher (von meinen CDs digitalisiert). 
Die Navigation und die Wiedergabe funktionieren tadellos.

### 5/5 — Love the app!

*2023-01-25, version 4.17*

It’s not the easiest app to maneuver, but downloading old classics is very easy. So far I haven’t had desire to purchase a book with so many great books to listen to for free.

### 5/5 — Best Value on the Net

*2022-10-02, version 4.17*

Thousands of really good books ready for download. The price is right, too!

### 5/5 — I Like The App

*2022-09-14, version 4.17*

This is like 1 stop shopping. Whatever your tastes, you can find it here. That being said, and I know it is free, LibriVox can do better. Some of the readers are just terrible. Doesn’t anyone look at the comments?  5 stars, and a few more for the developers of this app. Ya’ll did great. Thank you.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — No log in que

*2025-09-09, version 4.17*

I paid for the app’s one time purchase but there is no way to log in.

### 1/5 — 微妙

*2025-01-27*

お金払ってまた本買う？よくわからないapp

### 1/5 — Has not loaded one track

*2024-04-02, version 4.17*

Ive had this app for about 10 hours now. I have no data issues, other apps are downloading things just fine. This app? Not one track has loaded yet. I contacted customer service and was told sometimes  the books can a long time…books maybe but not a single track.

### 1/5 — Where are the books I purchased?

*2023-05-23, version 4.17*

I thought that if I PURCHASED books (@ $35.00 per) here, I was entitled to own them FOREVER. I did NOT expect them to DISAPPEAR  from my book list/account after my initial listening. I really enjoyed them and wanted to maybe listen to them again sometime. 
I HAVE REQUESTED A RESPONSE 4 TIMES FROM AUDIOBOOKS AND HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A RESPONSE!!! 

As you can see, I am extremely frustrated…😕😖😠

Can someone PLEASE respond? I really hope to hear from someone soon. 

Thank you

### 1/5 — Pessimo

*2023-02-19, version 4.17*

Non funziona correttamente quando ascolti se esci dal app e non hai salvato non si salva in automatico poi bisogna stare a cercare dove sei rimasto

### 1/5 — Not updating time

*2022-12-18, version 4.17*

When I play a downloaded book mp3 every time I go back to the app it starts at the same point in the book and the time bar does move while it plays

### 1/5 — Buy a book, never see it again

*2022-11-13, version 4.17*

When I spend money, I would like to receive something in return. It is quicker to rewrite the book longhand than download it from Audiobooks, or even to track the purchase.

### 1/5 — Quiero y no puedo

*2022-07-04, version 4.17*

Que me devuelvan el dinero

### 1/5 — Search function not working

*2022-02-21, version 4.17*

Search function not working and the developer not responding to question and problem reporting.

### 1/5 — 12 Rules for Life

*2022-01-04, version 4.17*

“Not available”…. How is that ? I tried to contact and get an answer, but no response. Good luck, I guess. Some people will probably fare better on this app than others; idk why I thought it might be different.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Self education, anywhere and anytime

*2026-01-22, version 4.17*

I love listening to the autobiographies, the non-fiction works, and the travel logs. I’m convinced since I hit 53, that this app is the reason I don’t need anything else to sleep! 😴

### 5/5 — The Bliss of LibriVox

*2025-12-27, version 4.17*

I’ve read thousands of books over the decades.  When I became ill with fibromyalgia I had to switch to audio books because I had difficulties trying to read.  I have a few thousand of LibriVox books but I have the most enjoyment from my LibriVox stories.  Robert Howard, Manly Wade Wellman, Algernon Blackwood, Seabury Quinn, et al.  Just too much fun!  And Audiobooks HQ+ is my favorite reader!

### 5/5 — Johnny dollar

*2025-10-18, version 4.17*

I like listening to old time radio while driving

### 5/5 — Excellent for listeners

*2025-03-18, version 4.17*

I got this to keep me occupied while I was driving or otherwise busy with projects and other things that require a lot of time and solitude. I never expected to come across such a rich collection of incredibly diverse genres and collections of books I have loved over my lifetime.
It has books that I couldn't find on some premium subscription apps or libraries.
Apps are easy to download and very stable. I have yet to find a book had doesn't come through crystal clear.
If you love listening to classic books that you may or may not find anywhere else, this is perfect.

### 5/5 — A good app for listening to free audiobooks

*2025-02-15, version 4.17*

I find this app easy to use for listening to free books. Extra points for being able to control the reading speed and set a sleep timer.

### 5/5 — Fantastic Resource!!

*2025-02-12, version 4.17*

This app is WONDERFUL!! Lots of content very thoughtfully, organized, and easy to access. You’re going to love it :-)

### 5/5 — Love all Global Radio Episodes!

*2024-10-13, version 4.17*

This is my favorite Audiobooks app. All global Radio episodes from BBC are fantastic and FREE. Unbelievably great productions. Very happy :))

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2024-09-29, version 4.17*

So many available choices and new titles added frequently. Love it!

### 5/5 — The old stuff

*2024-08-19, version 4.17*

Simply awesome old time radio. You also get the classics in audio format. and the whole thing doesn’t cost you a dime. Good stuff.

### 5/5 — Excelente!

*2024-01-23*

Há anos vou dormir ouvindo o melhor da Literatura, com direito a timer e ajuste de velocidade da narração. O catálogo Librivox é enorme e os narradores são impecáveis. Que delícia de aplicativo!

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