# Audiobooks — Classic Audiobooks

> Free classic audiobooks and curated podcasts with offline playback. (iPhone/iPad app by Cross Forward Consulting, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks/id311507490 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 8,222 App Store ratings · 303 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks/id311507490/reviews.md

## What is Audiobooks?

Thousands of FREE audiobooks await. Whether you're stuck in traffic, powering through your workout or cramming for an English test—Audiobooks puts the most beloved audiobooks at your finger tips.

Or if you don't have time for an audiobook you can listen to a Podcast instead. Podcasts are like your own personalized radio station, proving a steady stream of topical, fun episodes to enjoy. 

Features include:

- Thousands of fantastic, free Audiobooks for you to choose from
- A carefully curated collection of Podcasts to enjoy
- Offline download perfect for your commute
- Background and AirPlay enabled playback
- Fully customizable Sleep Timer.

Enjoy!

## Key features

- Thousands of free audiobooks
- Curated podcast collection
- Offline downloads
- Background playback
- AirPlay enabled
- Customizable sleep timer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plus Unlimited | $7.99 | one-time |
| Alice's Adventures in Wonderland | $0.99 | one-time |
| Art of War, The | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pride and Prejudice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The | $0.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Island | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anne of Green Gables | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tale of Two Cities, A | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Audiobooks?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🔇 Inconsistent narrator quality
- 🐞 Buggy and unstable app
- 📚 Limited selection of modern books
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and search

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Downloaded books randomly disappear
- Playback issues like skipping and stopping unexpectedly
- Syncing and device compatibility problems

**Most requested features**

- Add more modern and popular book titles
- Improve search and browsing functionality
- Implement a way to bookmark or track read books
- Allow users to rate and review narrators

## Recent user reviews (10 of 303)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobooks/id311507490/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 5/5

*2025-12-14, version 7.4.1*

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.

### 2/5 — Ew

*2025-11-22, version 7.4.1*

No homosexual or dark romance books

### 5/5 — The Call of the Wild

*2025-11-11, version 7.4.1*

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.

### 1/5 — Dead

*2025-11-08, version 7.4.1*

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.

### 5/5 — Suggested books to try

*2025-08-20, version 7.4.1*

Try Kim by Rudyard Kipling read by Adrian Prydzellis. His voices of different characters brings the book to life.  Wonderful.

Other suggested books:
Ivanhoe
O! Pioneers!

### 5/5 — UNBELIEVABLE - BEAUTIFUL

*2025-07-20, version 7.4.1*

A great way to come back to Shakespeare

### 5/5 — Innocents Abroad

*2025-07-07, version 7.4.1*

Narrator is spectacular.

### 5/5 — Only so this gets attention

*2025-06-25*

So I only put this at 5 stars so there would be a better chance of people seeing this. There’s ONLY lesser known books. I was trying to find Animal Farm (by George Orwell) it wasn’t on here. I don’t really like this app but it’s good enough for the most random ahh books you can find. I haven’t even heard of the first book and author that came up. 2/5 don’t recommend.

### 5/5 — U must down load this app!

*2025-05-22, version 7.4.1*

It's great and if I had to choose between all the different audiobook apps I would choose this one. 
Whenever I'm having trouble sleeping at night I open this app and listen to Anne of Green gables and Romeo and Juliet

### 5/5 — Great

*2025-01-15, version 7.4.1*

Great but a little slow

## Frequently asked questions about Audiobooks

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.1 — 2021-02-06

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

### 7.4 — 2021-01-27

Adds an additional 3,384 new audiobooks for you to enjoy, and improves some device compatibility.

### 7.3.2 — 2019-11-08

Includes a fix for a crash that could occur while searching for Narrators.

### 7.3.1 — 2019-09-19

This is a compatibility update to make sure Audiobooks runs great on all devices.

### 7.3 — 2018-09-19

This update includes dramatic improvements to the way downloads are handled, which should improve their reliability and speed.

Additionally, it adds compatibility with new devices and operating systems.

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