Bardley
Privacy-first audiobook player
Lowest price: Free a year ago (-100%)
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About
An audiobook player designed for privacy, allowing users to own their books and enjoy them without tracking or subscriptions. It offers powerful tools for organization, metadata enrichment, and a distraction-free listening experience.
What's New in Bardley
4.1.2
September 17, 2026
LibriVox is now free for everyone — thousands of public-domain audiobooks at no cost. Guided setup on first launch. • Playback picks up exactly where you left off — after long pauses, calls, and app restarts • Faster, more dependable iCloud downloads and position syncing • Much fuller VoiceOver support across the library, player, and PDF reader • Now fully translated in 10 languages, including status and error messages • Refreshed layouts for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with faster cover art UI Improvements & Bug Fixes
MoreIn-App Purchases
$5.99
Lifetime Pro
Lifetime Pro Features
FAQ
What is Bardley?
Bardley is a privacy-focused audiobook player that allows you to manage and listen to your owned audiobooks without any tracking or subscriptions. It offers features like instant metadata search, series organization, and a built-in PDF viewer.
How much does Bardley cost?
Bardley is free to try with up to 5 audiobooks. You can then choose a one-time upgrade to Bardley Pro to unlock unlimited audiobooks, iCloud sync, and all future premium features forever. There are no monthly fees or subscriptions.
Does Bardley collect my data?
No, Bardley is built for complete privacy protection. It features zero data collection, no tracking, and no accounts. Your audiobooks and listening history stay on your device.
What devices does Bardley support?
Bardley is available on iPhone and iPad. It also supports Handoff, allowing you to seamlessly switch between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Can I organize audiobooks by series in Bardley?
Yes, Bardley has series organization that groups series books together and allows custom reading order. You can filter by series and track progress across entire collections.
Does Bardley have ads?
No, Bardley is ad-free. The app is designed with a clean, distraction-free interface so you can focus solely on your audiobooks.
How often is Bardley updated?
Bardley was last updated on May 20, 2026, with version 3.4.2. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with new features and improvements likely to be released periodically.
What file formats does Bardley support?
Bardley supports a wide range of audio file formats including MP3, M4A, M4B, AIFF, and WAV. It also features automatic chapter detection for a smoother listening experience.
