Big Finish Audiobook Player

Big Finish Audiobook Player

by Big Finish Productions Ltd

57 ratings
68 reviews

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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
  • Updated
  • July 24, 2024
  • August 8, 2024

Features

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Access and play your entire collection of Big Finish audiobooks directly on your Apple device. Enjoy stories from popular franchises like Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes, with features for seamless playback and library management.

Download audiobooks directly
View entire audiobook library
Sequential or chapter-based playback
Skip and scrub chapters
Background audio playback
Playback position memory
Sleep timer
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What's New in Big Finish Audiobook Player

1.0.4

August 8, 2024

We are continuing to make improvements and updates within the app. In this version: - Fixed production credits display. - Fixed audiobook artwork not displaying on the lock screen. - Fixed re-fetching of missing download URLs. - Recent purchases are reordered correctly on refresh.

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User reviews

Log in does not synchronise/work

Logging in does NOT work! I tried to log in with my app details to redeem free DWM Issue 609 Promo and said wrong password. Fine. I update it online and I’m in. Then my app says incorrect password, and the links to reset it just aren’t loading. It’s like the website and the app just do not communicate credential changes. It’s painful, synchronise these like the old app did! Refuse to use until this app is workable. However, THE OLD APP WORKS FINE!! Ridiculous! Proves the issue isn’t me but the app! And yes, I had reset my password as I have used this app until I got a new phone and need to log in again. I’ll keep using the old app… to keep the old one on the App Store speaks volumes in your confidence in this new app Unacceptable in this day and age.
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Doesn’t work

The app won’t let me log in even though I am able to log in on my web browser, not sure why they released this newer app as I heard others are having issues with it too

Hard to use and doesn’t fully work

I don’t always purchase stories right when they are released, so sorting the stories by purchase date isn’t always helpful. I preorder or buy old stories on sale way after release. But when I use the app to sort by date released, all the future stories that haven’t even been released show up at the top, and I have to scroll down and then guess when I’ve reached the most recent release. There’s no way to tell without clicking on each story.

Also, I can’t see what’s been released, but not purchased. That was often how I knew if there was something I missed that I’d like to go buy. This doesn’t affect the use of the app, but I’m definitely going to be going to the website less without that.

And, stories aren’t downloading consistently. For example, the most recent purchase shows up on the list, but when I click on “download,” I just get a try again message.
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This app is appalling!

I have never provided a review so bad. The new purchases stop playing half way through. Then the app freezes. Artwork disappears and reappears. Truly disappointing.

No Car Play

I listen to these audiobooks during my commute to work. And this new app is garbage. It takes 10 minutes to download a story that took the old app 10 seconds to download. But most fatally it doesn’t do apple carplay which is how I listen to these. Now I have over 500 things I haven’t yet listened to and can’t access them. I’m having significant Big Finish regret right now.

Addendum, as I try and use this more it just becomes more and more evident how unusable it is and how little thought went into serving the customer as opposed to the app maker. This app is a useless piece of feces that never should have seen the light of day. I wish I could give it -10 stars. It didn’t earn the 1 that was the lowest rating possible.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login credentials not working

Bug

Password reset links not functioning

Bug

Inconsistent ordering of purchases

Bug

Incomplete library display

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Restore sorting/filtering by doctor, range, etc.

Feature

Display all purchases at once

Feature

Optimize for iPad

Feature

Restore CarPlay support

Feature

FAQ

What does the Big Finish Audiobook Player do?

This app allows you to download and store your purchased Big Finish audiobooks directly onto your Apple device. You can then play these audiobooks, manage your library, and enjoy features like chapter skipping and a sleep timer.

What are the key features of this audiobook player?

Key features include direct downloading of audiobooks, viewing your complete library, playing audiobooks sequentially or by chapter, skipping and scrubbing between chapters, background playback, remembering your playback position, and a sleep timer.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app itself is free to download and use. You will need to have purchased Big Finish audiobooks separately to access content within the player.

What devices is the Big Finish Audiobook Player compatible with?

The application is designed for Apple devices. It allows you to download and store your library of Big Finish titles on your Apple device for listening.

Can I listen to audiobooks while using other apps?

Yes, the app supports background audio playback. This means you can continue listening to your Big Finish audiobooks even while using other applications on your Apple device.