# Bloox - M4B Audiobook Player — Transcripts, recaps, book chat

> AI-powered audiobook player with synchronized transcripts and smart features. (iPhone/iPad app by Elad Katz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloox-m4b-audiobook-player/id6759511972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Elad Katz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879171721)
- Category: Books, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 75 MB
- Released: 2026-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloox-m4b-audiobook-player/id6759511972/reviews.md

## What is Bloox?

Bring your audiobooks to Bloox. Listen to M4B and MP3 files, follow a live transcript, ask about the story, and catch up when you lose the thread.

READ ALONG AS YOU LISTEN
See synchronized captions as your audiobook plays, with separate controls for word and sentence highlighting. Tap a transcript line to return to that moment, or use full-screen captions. English transcription runs on your device.

ASK ABOUT YOUR BOOK
Forgot a detail or how two characters are connected? Ask Books uses your listening position and available transcript to help answer questions about what you've heard. It asks for your agreement before sending your question and relevant book context to Bloox servers. An internet connection is required. Ask Books is currently a beta feature and requires Share Analytics to be enabled.

WHAT DID I MISS?
Get an AI recap of recent listening, revisit your last session, or pick up the story with a summary in the Home Screen widget. Recaps are generated on your device using Apple Intelligence. Rate a recap and optionally share details to help us improve it.

KEEP TRACK OF THE CAST
Look up character biographies and see names highlighted in the transcript. Character lookup uses an online service. You can also rate individual biographies.

BOOKMARKS WITH CONTEXT
Save a moment, add a note, and find it again. On compatible devices, AI-generated context helps you remember what was happening.

BRING YOUR WHOLE LIBRARY
Import from Audiobookshelf, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, Files, or your computer over Wi-Fi. Play your own DRM-free M4B and MP3 files offline after import. Bloox supports embedded chapters, CUE sheets and multi-file books. If a book has no chapter data, create chapters at a length you choose. Navigate between chapters, correct track order, and edit the title, author, narrator, series or cover art when needed.

BUILT FOR EVERY MOMENT
Use CarPlay on the road, Apple Watch playback controls on your wrist, and a sleep timer with presets, a custom duration and End of Chapter. Nightstand mode keeps nighttime controls easy to reach. Adjust playback speed from 0.5× to 3× and customize skip intervals. Control playback from the Lock Screen or Control Center, or use Siri to play and pause.

SEE YOUR LISTENING
Explore listening time, streaks and session history. Keep your place with saved positions, bookmarks and adjustable resume rewind.

FREE, WITH YOUR CHOICES IN REACH
No subscription, in-app purchases or ads. Your imported audio stays on your device for playback and transcription. Ask Books and character lookup use online services; optional feedback can include content you choose to share. You can turn usage analytics off in Settings. See our privacy policy for details.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITS
Bloox requires iOS or iPadOS 26 or later. English transcription needs compatible hardware and the downloaded speech model. On-device recaps and bookmark context need a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled and its model available. Once their models are ready, transcription and local recaps can work offline. Ask Books and new character lookups need internet access. AI-generated text can be inaccurate and may include unwanted story details.

Made for iPhone and iPad, with Light and Dark modes.

Bloox. Your books, understood.

## Key features

- Synchronized live transcripts
- AI-powered book questions
- AI-generated listening recaps
- Character lookup
- Contextual bookmarks
- Import from cloud services
- Offline playback

## Is Bloox safe?

Bloox - M4B Audiobook Player appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Bloox is 94 out of 100. This assessment is based on 84 user ratings, with an App Store average of 5 out of 5. Of 84 App Store ratings, 100.0% point to a safe experience, 0.0% suggest some concerns, and 0.0% point to a risky experience.

## Is Bloox legit?

Bloox - M4B Audiobook Player has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Bloox is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloox-m4b-audiobook-player/id6759511972/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great audiobook app

*2026-10-08*

Just started using this app today when BookPlayer stopped working. It’s fantastic so far. The only thing that would be nice is the ability to share only one folder in my Google Drive and not all of them.  Definitely happy there are no ads, would send a donation if the option was there.

**Developer response:** Thank you, FWIW, I've created this for the good of the community, and for myself, so no donation is necessary. if I ever get to a point where the costs require it, I'll add that option, but for now - enjoy this free app!
re your question about imporing a single folder, it should work, if it doesn't please report it from the app's feedback option in settings (ideally include Banger30a in the report), and if you feel comfortable with it, share the logs, and I will investigate it further.

### 5/5 — The best, most feature rich audiobook player I’ve ever used

*2026-10-05*

Transcription, Google Drive downloads, ask questions about what you read, just incredible, seriously not clear how this is not getting more hype!

**Developer response:** Thank you, and good news: this should be fixed in the latest version.

The Google Drive connection flow should now be much smoother, without needing to manually advance through the account connection step. Really appreciate you calling this out, because this kind of feedback helps me find and fix the annoying little things that get in the way of actually enjoying the app.

### 5/5 — Best audiobook app

*2026-09-28*

Ive transitioned to solely using this app for audiobook listening. Its simple to upload audiobooks and listen. The dev is very receptive to adding new features to make for a better experience.

**Developer response:** Thank you, this made me smile.

One of the best parts of building Bloox is getting real feedback from people who actually listen to a lot of audiobooks. A lot of the app has improved because users took the time to tell me what was confusing, missing, or annoying.

So yes, please keep sending ideas. I’m definitely listening.

### 5/5 — i love you. i love you. the best app ever

*2026-09-22*

amazing perfect app

**Developer response:** Haha, I love you more!
Thanks for the kind words, I’m actually blushing 😊

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2026-09-11*

It’s a great app for people who get distracted easily. I also really enjoy the design.

**Developer response:** Hey, that's me! I literally made the app for my easily distracted brain, so happy it's helping you in the way it was intended, thanks for the review!

### 5/5 — Actually good use of AI

*2026-09-10*

Literally best audiobook player for ios

**Developer response:** Aww shucks, that's so nice, so happy you're enjoying the app, and really appreciate you taking the time to post the review, it really helps!

### 5/5 — Love this Player

*2026-08-18*

Love this player! Easy to use and import your books from tons of sources. Ai chat is intuitive and fun. Give this audiobook player a chance I know you’ll love it too.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the kind words bud! So happy you’re enjoying it!

### 5/5 — Best player I’ve found

*2026-08-07*

I’ve been looking for a way to listen to my audiobooks for a while and tried a lot of different apps. This one has been the best by far. I like that it will break files into 15min chapters. And I can upload directly from Google Drive. I’d like to be able to hide the stats at the top and manually reorder my books but that’s a minor thing and doesnt really impact my experience too much.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! Hearing that Bloox came out on top after trying a bunch of other audiobook apps really means a lot.

I’m not totally sure what you mean by removing the stats, but I’d genuinely love to understand it better. If you get a chance, send me a note through the Feedback button in Settings. I read every single one, and I really do try to improve Bloox based on what people using it actually want (as you might have seen in other reviews, I'm a "developer that actually listens" ☺️.

Manually reordering books is a great suggestion too and is in fact already on my backlog - you'll notice that the latest version (1.4.2) added some filtering and sorting, but manual ordering is coming!

Thanks again for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback

### 5/5 — Impressive features.

*2026-07-24*

So many things I never thought to ask for in a player because I was satisfied with the features I had from the default players. Identifying characters. Recap. Follow along text. Asking questions before I go to book club. 
It’s worth switching from the comfortable player you are used to using. This is better.

**Developer response:** Wow, thank you so much! Hearing that Bloox has features you hadn’t even thought to ask for is such an amazing compliment. I’m trying to build all the little things that make listening and reading along feel easier and more enjoyable, so I’m really happy that’s coming through. Thanks for taking the time to write this ❤️
And btw, if you have any ideas or requests for feature - I listen to feedback and try to accomodate all reasonable requests - so please - send a feature request from the send feedback button in settings and I'll do my best to make it a reality for you.

Thanks again!

### 5/5 — Amazing audiobook player

*2026-07-21*

Worth every dollar I didn't pay for it! Has lots of creature comforts like transcription (love that it's on-device!), session stars, good configurability  and chapter nav. Especially love that it has CarPlay integration! Thanks so much.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the positive review! 
I built this to help the community - which is why it's free - if you have ideas or features that are missing, please feel free to reach out via the feedback button in the app - I check all requests and try my best to add everything that I can add responsibly and safely.
Thanks again, your reviews help the app grow, and for that I'm forever grateful!

## Frequently asked questions about Bloox

### Does Bloox have ads?

Bloox is completely free of advertisements. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted listening experience without any commercial interruptions.

### What devices is Bloox compatible with?

Bloox is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Ensure your device is running iOS or iPadOS 26 or later for full compatibility.

### How does the AI 'Ask Books' feature work?

Ask Books uses your listening position and available transcript to answer questions about the story. It requires an internet connection and Share Analytics to be enabled, as it's currently a beta feature.

### Can I listen to audiobooks offline with Bloox?

Yes, you can play your imported DRM-free M4B and MP3 files offline after importing them. This allows for convenient listening without an internet connection.

### How often is Bloox updated?

The latest version of Bloox is 1.4.3, last updated on October 29, 2026. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.

### What are the system requirements for Bloox?

Bloox requires iOS or iPadOS 26 or later. English transcription and on-device recaps require compatible hardware and specific Apple Intelligence models.

### Can I manage my audiobook library in Bloox?

Yes, you can import audiobooks from various cloud services and your computer. Bloox also allows you to create chapters, correct track order, and edit metadata like title, author, and cover art.

### What is the user sentiment for Bloox?

Bloox has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 84 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment and satisfaction with its features and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.3 — 2026-10-29

This update makes everyday listening more dependable.

• Improved transcription recovery and caption timing, including at faster playback speeds.
• Better multi-file ordering, title and subtitle handling, and protection for saved listening positions.
• Revised recaps with chapter-aware context, plus ratings for recaps and character biographies.
• A clearer sleep timer with larger controls, and smoother Ask Books navigation and answer transitions.
• More reliable Siri playback and headphone controls, plus cover art preserved in listening history after deleting a book.

AI-generated answers and recaps can still make mistakes. Thank you for listening and sharing feedback.

### 1.4.2 — 2026-08-06

- Browse your library with new sorting, filters, metadata views, and search-aware results. Mark books finished or return them to listening, and replace cover art yourself.
- Import from Dropbox, with resumable cloud downloads and more reliable account connections. Audiobookshelf is now out of beta.
- Share book recommendations, export bookmarks as Markdown, and ask Siri to save a bookmark hands-free.
- Last Moments and What Did I Miss? recaps now have a polished reading experience, clearer recovery when Apple Intelligence is unavailable, and optional quality feedback.
- Playback is more dependable, including end-of-book recovery, chapter selection, speed-aware time remaining, and more reliable Lock Screen, Control Center, CarPlay, and widget behavior.
- Captions now stay hidden when unavailable and can be turned off. Transcription navigation, multi-file chapter repair, and transcript preservation are also improved.
- Accessibility, error messages, and stability have been improved throughout Bloox.

### 1.4.1 — 2026-07-16

Bookmark playback - requested by a bunch of you, hardware skip button setting (for airpods and carplay) fixed to match what you wanted, import from computer is now better, hopefully will solve some of the issues that were reported, and transcription is much better now!

- Play from a bookmark — Jump straight into playback from any Smart Bookmark, and quickly return to your latest spot if you jump back to an earlier one.
- Hardware skip buttons, your way — Choose whether the track buttons on AirPods, Bluetooth devices, and CarPlay skip by chapter or by your custom skip interval, in Settings.
- More reliable Import from Computer — The Wi-Fi upload screen now warns when the shown address can't be reached from your computer (VPN, cellular, or no Wi-Fi) and offers a quick retry, so uploads no longer fail silently.
- Better transcription reliability — Fixed an issue where certain audiobooks could fail to transcribe over and over; they now recover automatically.
- Other — Settings polish and under-the-hood improvements.

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-04

Thanks you for all the feedback and suggestions - a bunch of you asked for apple watch app - done! What's next - tell us in the feedback screen in the app - now on the top of settings!
On the bad news - Audible is still suspended - I'm working with Amazon, but so far, no good news :( 

- Apple Watch remote - Control Bloox from your wrist with play/pause, skip forward/back, progress, chapter context, resume, and playback speed controls.
- Settings refresh - A cleaner Settings screen makes feedback, ratings, AI features, and app preferences easier to scan and adjust.
- Better feedback reports - Bug reports can include diagnostic logs, offline submissions queue instead of hanging, and you can optionally leave an email after sending if you want a follow-up.
- Playback reliability - Chapter scrubbing now stays pinned to the current chapter, and playback starts at the saved position without briefly jumping to the beginning.
- Character lookup recovery - Slow or interrupted character identification now recovers more clearly, with better empty and failure states.
- Audible import compliance - The direct Audible importer has been removed from the App Store build while import guidance remains available.

### 1.3.9 — 2026-06-19

Good news bad news:
Good news - we're getting bigger - lots of new users, reporting feedback, asking for features and getting them
Bad news - Amazon/Audible is claiming that importing from Audible is against the rules, and have threatened me with their lawyers :( 
While I investigate this issue, I had to turn off Audible imports - I'll work directly with their partnerships team to see if we can resolve this amicably, and get this feature back to you, but for now, it's suspended... 
Notable changes in this relaese:
- Audible is suspended -  Direct Audible import is temporarily unavailable. The Import from Audible button explains why and links to other ways to add books to your library.
- Bookmarks are greatly imporved, thanks to your feedback -  Share bookmarks as images or text from bookmark details, the book info sheet, or your full bookmark list.
- Playback issues reported on reddit are fixed -  Clearer playback errors when a file is damaged or cannot be opened, including a check at import time so bad files are caught early.
- Transcription issues reported in the app are fixed, hopefully fully - Improved transcription reliability for long or slow first-pass analysis on some books.

Please keep reporting issues, and asking for features - I'm your genie in a bottle, baby!

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