# Black Library Audio

> Mobile audiobook and audio drama player for Warhammer universe stories. (iPhone/iPad app by Games Workshop Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-library-audio/id1031019166 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Games Workshop Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518657692)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 83 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-library-audio/id1031019166/reviews.md

## What is Black Library Audio?

ABOUT THE APP
The Black Library Audio app is the ultimate way to experience Black Library’s wide range of audiobooks and audio dramas wherever you are, whenever you want, right on your iPhone and iPad. 

Choose from a wide range of over 170 audio titles set in the immersive worlds of Warhammer 40,000, The Horus Heresy and Warhammer Age of Sigmar.

KEY FEATURES

STORE
View the vast range of audiobooks and dramas, filtered by setting. Find your favourite series, or a new one, and buy every title that belongs to it. Get a taste of the action with a free sample before buying.

LIBRARY
Browse the audiobooks and audio dramas you’ve purchased in the app’s Library. Sort your audios by purchase date, title or series. They’re all stored remotely for you to download to your device whenever you want to listen to them. You can toggle freely between titles on your device and everything you’ve purchased. 

PLAYER
The app also features an audio player, allowing you to listen to your downloaded audiobooks and audio dramas wherever you are, whenever you want. Never be without your fix of fantastic adventures from the worlds of Warhammer! Link up via bluetooth to listen remotely with cordless headphones or in your car. 

SEARCH
A fully-featured search function allows you to find the audio you’re looking for in a variety of ways. You can search by title, author or keyword. Looking for stories that feature Ultramarines? Just type it into the search bar and you’ll find them all. The search function will even shortlist and show titles based on what you type, as you type it.

EXPERIENCE
With our audiobooks you get to experience the story as it was meant to be heard. Word for word your narrator will read the story to you, straight from the page. Audiobooks are usually full and unabridged versions of novels, novellas or short stories.

With our audio dramas you are immersed in the story. Gunfire, battle cries and music form the backdrop on which actors play out the characters. The narrator links the tale together so all you have to do is listen to the action. Audio Drama’s are uniquely scripted and can range in length between roughly 10 minutes and 2 hours.

## Key features

- Vast audiobook and drama library
- Filter by setting
- In-app purchases
- Remote storage and download
- Integrated audio player
- Search by title, author, keyword
- Free audio samples

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horus Rising | $34.99 | one-time |
| False Gods | $29.99 | one-time |
| Flight of The Eisenstein | $29.99 | one-time |
| I Am Slaughter | $29.99 | one-time |
| Eisenhorn: Xenos | $30.99 | one-time |
| Dante | $29.99 | one-time |
| Horusian Wars: Resurrection | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crusade + Other Stories | $9.99 | one-time |
| Apocalypse | $29.99 | one-time |
| Drachenfels | $29.99 | one-time |
| The End and the Death: Vol II | $39.99 | one-time |
| The End And The Death: Vol III | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ashes of the Imperium: The Scouring | $39.99 | one-time |
| Era Of Ruin | $39.99 | one-time |
| Fulgrim: The Perfect Son | $39.99 | one-time |
| Fulgrim | $39.99 | one-time |
| Krieg | $9.99 | one-time |
| Carcharadons: Outer Dark | $39.99 | one-time |
| A Thousand Sons | $39.99 | one-time |
| Soul Wars | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Black Library Audio?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📚 Extensive Black Library audiobook collection in one convenient app
- 🎭 High-quality professional narration and voice acting
- ⚡ Fast download speeds for audiobooks
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to stories
- 🎧 Works well when functioning properly

**Cons**

- 💰 Extremely high prices (£30/$50 per book vs £7.99-£15 on Audible)
- 🔗 Cannot link to existing Black Library web account purchases
- 🐛 Frequently loses playback position and restarts from beginning
- 📥 Download failures and corrupted files (0:00 duration)
- ⚙️ Poor app stability and frequent crashes
- 🚫 No streaming option - requires downloads only
- 📞 Non-existent customer support and unresponsive developers
- 🔐 Device-locked purchases with no account portability
- ⏸️ Missing essential features (sleep timer, chapter selection)
- 🎯 Inconsistent chapter functionality across different books
- 🔄 No cross-platform compatibility between web and app purchases
- 🆘 No refund policy despite technical issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Playback position not saved - app restarts from beginning
- Downloads fail or result in 0:00 duration files
- Chapter selection doesn't work on many books
- App crashes during playback or download
- Audio skipping and stuttering after 30-40 minutes
- Restore purchases function doesn't work
- Books disappear from library after app updates
- Purchase buttons fail to load (infinite spinner)
- Bluetooth connection causes app to restart book
- Incompatibility with current iOS versions
- Inconsistent chapter metadata across titles
- Books lost when switching devices

**Most requested features**

- Link/sync with existing Black Library web account
- Sleep timer functionality
- Proper chapter selection that works reliably
- Streaming option in addition to downloads
- CarPlay support for car integration
- Account login system instead of app store-only purchases
- Unified Warhammer account system across all GW apps
- Notification system for deals and new releases
- Series ordering display (especially for Horus Heresy)
- Ability to export purchases to other players
- Subscription or discount model for bulk purchases
- Settings menu to view account information
- Better device transfer support for purchases

## Recent user reviews (10 of 109)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-library-audio/id1031019166/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Keeps loosing my place

*2025-12-19*

Randomly when opening the app to continue listening to my audiobook it will just restart from the very beginning which causes me to have to locate where it was left off from. It’s very annoying

### 1/5 — Unable to access purchases

*2025-08-26*

I recently bought a number of audio books but now for some reason I can’t access or listen to any of them i can’t contact the devs or anything to fix this issue or get my money back

### 1/5 — Time of Death

*2025-08-03, version 1.0.3*

Lore is pretty much shot and the universe has been captured by agenda driven culture warriors who are focused on making the universe more in line with what they think is acceptable. 

I’m sure when they hit rock bottom it will change so just hang in there.

### 1/5 — £35???!!!

*2025-04-09, version 1.0.3*

Absolutely ridiculous, day light robbery and you’ve successfully alienated another fan.  £35. Disgraceful.

### 1/5 — Useless if you purchase outside the app

*2025-02-27*

While I’d love to discuss the functionality of the app, I cannot. All my Black Library audio purchases were done on my computer via the website. Despite Black Library having an account system, the app does not allow for logins. All purchases are instead tied to the app store, meaning that any purchase done via the black library website is not available on the app.

Oh well!

### 1/5 — Just buy them on Audible

*2025-01-29*

Games workshop pulling the usual tactic of being super expensive. Audible is 75% cheaper , all year round. If you buy all 157 books on audible you’ll save nearly $6000 dollars. GW, do better

### 1/5 — Ridiculously Priced

*2023-10-29, version 1.0.3*

Absolutely extortionate prices for audiobooks.

### 5/5 — Works for me

*2023-04-24, version 1.0.3*

Love 40K and love the work that goes into making these audiobooks.

### 3/5 — Too simple?

*2023-04-04*

I’ve been using this app for years now enjoying my favorite books. It was yesterday I tried to link my account to another app (Warhammer Tv) and realized I don’t know what email I used in my black library app. thinking I’d be able to look in setting to find it I was shocked to find there is no settings icon or option. Only a restore purchase option and 3 quick app options. I feel this is a huge flaw and needs to be updated until this is fixed I won’t be using any other Warhammer apps because I don’t need to have them spread across all my different email’s trying to manage payment issues either.   Please fix this

### 1/5 — Einfach schlecht

*2023-03-04*

Schlechtes Design, schlechte Menüführung und vieles mehr… Über all das könnte ich ja noch hinwegsehen, wenn die App nicht ständig vergessen würde wo ich zuletzt beim Audibook aufgehört habe. Über 40€ zahlt man teilweise und dann muss man sich jeden zweiten Morgen im Auto aufregen, dass das Audibook wieder von vorne anfängt..

## Frequently asked questions about Black Library Audio

### What is the Black Library Audio app?

The Black Library Audio app is a mobile application designed to let you experience Black Library's extensive collection of audiobooks and audio dramas. You can browse, purchase, and listen to titles set in the Warhammer 40,000, Horus Heresy, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar universes directly on your iPhone and iPad.

### What kind of content is available?

The app offers over 170 audio titles, including full and unabridged audiobooks of novels, novellas, and short stories. It also features audio dramas, which are uniquely scripted productions with sound effects and voice actors that immerse you in the story.

### How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download and use. Monetization comes from the purchase of individual audiobooks and audio dramas within the app's store. You can also get free samples of titles before you buy them.

### Can I listen to content offline?

Yes, you can download purchased audiobooks and audio dramas to your device through the app's Library. This allows you to listen to them wherever you are, even without an internet connection. You can also toggle between listening to titles stored on your device and those stored remotely.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include a comprehensive store to browse and purchase audio content, a library to manage your purchased titles, an integrated audio player for seamless listening, and a powerful search function to find specific stories by title, author, or keyword. You can also filter content by its setting within the Warhammer universes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-02-18

Praise the Omnissiah, for he has promised us an all-new Black Library app – coming soon!


Connect your Black Library app account with your My Warhammer account now to easily sync your library to the new app when it launches.

### 1.0.3 — 2017-12-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

The Tech-Priests have been hard at working smiting bugs and praying for the Omnissiah to enhance the performance of the app.

### 1.0.2 — 2017-02-03

Improvements & bug fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2016-10-02

Improvements to the listening experience.

### 1.0 — 2016-09-30

No release notes.

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