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Audiobooks

Classic Audiobooks

8.2K ratings
303 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 24 Dec 2025)

This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

Released
May 22, 2009
Updated
February 6, 2021

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Developer

Cross Forward Consulting, LLC
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About

Access a vast library of free classic audiobooks and curated podcasts. Enjoy offline downloads, background playback, and a customizable sleep timer for an immersive listening experience anytime, anywhere.

✓Thousands of free audiobooks
✓Curated podcast collection
✓Offline downloads
✓Background playback
✓AirPlay enabled
✓Customizable sleep timer
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What users say about Audiobooks

Reviews of Audiobooks are mixed: the Books app is rated 4.6/5 from 8.2K App Store ratings. What users like most: enjoyable listening experience, great selection of classic books. Top complaints: inconsistent narrator quality, buggy and unstable app. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 💕Enjoyable listening experience
  • 🌟Great selection of classic books
  • 🕰️Helpful sleep timer feature
  • 🆓Free and accessible content

Negative things

  • 🔇Inconsistent narrator quality
  • 🐞Buggy and unstable app
  • 📚Limited selection of modern books
  • 🔍Difficult to navigate and search
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What's New in Audiobooks

7.4.1

February 6, 2021

Minor bug fix update to address a situation where the sleep timer didn't work in dark mode.

10

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$0.99

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

5/5

It was OK however it didn’t have the books that I really like like Edgar Allan Poe, and the voices weren’t the best. It was kind of hard to understand them, but I would recommend because I could tell they worked hard and the voices don’t sound like AI which I very much so appreciate.
STShark time

Ew

No homosexual or dark romance books
NCNia chan:3

The Call of the Wild

Absolutely loved this story and the way it was so well read.
I am sewing a quilt , my room full of sunshine and listening to the story making my day wonderful. Years ago we actually got to visit, had a picnic at The Jack London Historic Park.
Thank you.
JJoMScheel

Dead

This used to be a great app, but it has not been updated in years. It’s a shame it was such a great resource.
GTGuru This

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes and freezes frequently

Bug

Downloaded books randomly disappear

Bug

Playback issues like skipping and stopping unexpectedly

Bug

Syncing and device compatibility problems

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Add more modern and popular book titles

Feature

Improve search and browsing functionality

Feature

Implement a way to bookmark or track read books

Feature

Allow users to rate and review narrators

Feature

FAQ

What is this app?

This application provides access to a large collection of free classic audiobooks and a curated selection of podcasts. It's designed to offer an immersive listening experience for users on the go or at home.

What are the key features?

Key features include thousands of free audiobooks, a curated podcast collection, offline downloads for listening without an internet connection, background playback, AirPlay support, and a customizable sleep timer.

Is this app free to use?

The app offers thousands of free audiobooks and podcasts. While the core content is free, there may be in-app purchases available, and the app may display advertisements.

Can I listen to content offline?

Yes, the app supports offline downloads, making it perfect for your commute or any situation where you might not have a stable internet connection. You can download your favorite audiobooks and podcasts to listen to later.

Who is this app for?

This app is ideal for anyone who enjoys listening to books and podcasts. It's particularly useful for students studying English, commuters, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone looking for free literary and topical content.