# Bookmobile Audiobook Player

> Audiobook and podcast player with extensive import and playback control options. (iPhone/iPad app by Freshmowed Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmobile-audiobook-player/id416457527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Freshmowed Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/416457530)
- Category: Books, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 263 App Store ratings · 273 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmobile-audiobook-player/id416457527/reviews.md

## What is Bookmobile Audiobook Player?

Simply Better. Easier-to-use, clean design, full control, and audio from more sources. Bookmobile provides a better experience for listening to audiobooks than any other app.

Try it for free! Download the app as a FREE TRIAL of up to 5 audiobooks for 60 days. If you like it, an In-App purchase will allow an unlimited number of audiobooks for $3.99 USD.

So, what do you get?

An interface optimized for listening to spoken word content, especially while driving. No sliders, dragging or other controls that are nearly impossible to get right while you are driving. Easy access to the controls that matter most while listening.

Get, play and manage audio content from a wide variety of sources: iTunes, Audible.com, Librivox.org, CDs, public library downloads, RSS feeds, Dropbox, and more.

Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place.

Customizable, exportable bookmarks (name, color, and notes) to keep track of special audio passages.

Complete control over audio files:
 - Reorder parts/episodes.
 - Change title of audiobooks, podcasts, parts, episodes.
 - Cover artwork can be added or replaced -- just a simple copy-and-paste of any image from web or photo library.
 - Download/delete/re-download audio files whenever you want. 

Audio File Types Supported:
 - DRM-enabled content (from Audible.com or iTunes Store)
 - non-DRM content (from web downloads, CDs, etc.)
 - M4B audiobooks, including chapters, artwork 
 - MP3 audio files, including artwork, ID3 tags
 - import individual audio files, folders of audio files, or Zip archives (including artwork image files)

Audio Import Options:
 - add from on-device iTunes Library
 - use your computer's web browser
 - use iTunes File Sharing (no syncing required)
 - Open in... Bookmobile from other apps, including Dropbox, Mail or Safari
 - download from websites or local computer

Download straight into the app from iTunes Store, Librivox.org, and ListenUp Audiobooks. 

Sleep Timer
 - Easy access from main screen,
 - Shake to add time before or after expiration,
 - Auto-screen dimming,
 - Stop at the current chapter end, or any number of minutes.

Podcasts
 - easily search and browse through thousands of podcasts,
 - import from RSS feed,
 - import in mass from OPML file,
 - check for new episodes in all your podcasts or each individually,
 - customize artwork and titles,
 - bookmarks fully supported with name, notes, and color,
 - specify play order priorities (oldest, newest, next newest, etc) for each podcast,
 - specify auto-download settings (limits, wifi-requried, replacement policy) for each podcast,
 - specify skip amounts (opening, closing, driving mode) for each podcast.

Playback Speed can be adjusted from slightly faster (10%) to double speed, with lots of options in-between.

Bluetooth/Remote controls
 - Pause/Play
 - 30-sec skip (or your custom value)

AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.

Mix audiobooks and podcast episodes in playlist.

and more!!!

## Key features

- Optimized interface for driving
- Supports audio from iTunes, Audible, Librivox, CDs, Dropbox, and more
- Auto-bookmarks and customizable bookmarks
- Full control over audio files (reorder, rename, artwork, download/delete)
- Supports DRM-enabled and non-DRM content
- Adjustable playback speed
- Sleep timer with shake-to-add functionality

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Play Unlimited Audiobooks and Podcasts | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Bookmobile Audiobook Player?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great audiobook player
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Multiple ways to add audiobooks
- 🚀 Flawless playback
- 👍 Excellent bookmarking and resume features
- 👍 Customizable playback speed

**Cons**

- 🐛 Randomly loses place in audiobook
- 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming
- 👎 Dated and cluttered user interface
- 🐛 Unreliable Bluetooth integration

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Audiobook files not playing in correct order
- App randomly resumes playback from beginning
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with web-based file uploads

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved chapter navigation
- Better integration with cloud storage services
- Apple Watch support
- CarPlay compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 273)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmobile-audiobook-player/id416457527/reviews.md

### 2/5 — was good once

*2026-06-18, version 8.2.1*

App appears to be unsupported. No longer plays audiobooks in my itunes library. Also refuses to search Librivox content anymore.

### 5/5 — Amazing amazing app!!

*2025-12-15, version 8.2.1*

Please support this and update this. Finding it incredibly useful

### 1/5 — Don’t give this guy money

*2025-11-14, version 8.2.1*

Average app with a broken bookmark system that restarts your books and loses your place constantly. No response from the dev, even as a paid customer.

Use bound instead. It actually works. Can’t believe I wasted so long on this trash.

### 1/5 — Outdated trash

*2025-11-01, version 8.2.1*

Stay away, no widgets an you have to upload your files to get them to your device. Even if the file is already on your phone.

### 1/5 — Unable to purchase

*2025-09-18, version 8.2.1*

Great app but the worst support. I have sent many emails notifying that I’m not to purchase the paid version. Not a single response.

### 5/5 — Great Audiobook Player

*2025-02-02, version 8.2.1*

I’ve been using this app for several years now to listen to audiobooks and I highly recommend it.  Over the years I have built a large library of audiobooks that I have stored in my personal cloud storage.  This player allows me to load those books (most in MP3 format) to my phone and play them offline.  I’ve never had an issue with this app and the ability to listen to audiobooks without interruption is excellent (i.e., no cell, no WiFi, is no problem!).  There are plenty of other ways this app allows you to load books so this should meet many people’s needs.  Forget Libby or any other audiobook app…this is the one you’ll want!  Again, I highly recommend this app!

### 1/5 — Constantly loses place in book

*2024-12-26, version 8.2.1*

This mostly does what it says it does: play audio books. But it constantly loses my place in the book. Rewinding the audio by 30 seconds should not result in the book starting over from the beginning. Multiple reviews mention this going back YEARS, how is this still an issue for people‽

### 3/5 — Needs update

*2024-12-23, version 8.2.1*

Looks like developer abondaned this app. 
Ios Books has upgraded to be efficient.

### 1/5 — Aged poorly

*2024-11-20, version 8.2.1*

I used this app exclusively for several years, I have issues every single time losing my place and it’s gotten worse over time.  Maybe it’s abandoned? Digging in to find last played bookmark is frustrating.  Who knows, just going to pick another app.

### 5/5 — Best audio book app

*2024-08-31, version 8.2.1*

I have been using this app for a minimum of 7 or 8 year maybe ? When they used to charge 2.99 for the full feature 😄 And I go back and forth between it and some other app, that doesn’t have the same features I need: bookmarking, sleep timer, and timed rewind and fast forward. That being said, there seems to be a secret inbox folder that pops up in my iTunes library where there are books that I can not access from the app, but they just take space on my phone. Other wise perfect app.

## Frequently asked questions about Bookmobile Audiobook Player

### What does Bookmobile Audiobook Player do?

Bookmobile Audiobook Player is designed to provide a superior listening experience for audiobooks and podcasts. It allows users to import audio from a wide range of sources, offers an interface optimized for listening while driving, and provides extensive control over playback and file management.

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

Key features include an interface optimized for driving with easy-to-access controls, support for audio from sources like iTunes, Audible, Librivox, CDs, and Dropbox. It also offers auto-bookmarks, customizable bookmarks with notes, full control over audio files, adjustable playback speed, and a sleep timer.

### How much does Bookmobile Audiobook Player cost?

The app offers a free trial for up to 5 audiobooks for 60 days. If you wish to use it for an unlimited number of audiobooks, a one-time in-app purchase of $3.99 USD is required.

### What types of audio files does the app support?

The app supports various audio file types, including DRM-enabled content from Audible.com or iTunes Store, and non-DRM content from web downloads or CDs. It specifically handles M4B audiobooks with chapters and artwork, MP3 audio files with artwork and ID3 tags, and can import individual files, folders, or Zip archives.

### How can I import audio into Bookmobile?

Audio can be imported from your on-device iTunes Library, via your computer's web browser, or through iTunes File Sharing. You can also use the 'Open in...' feature from other apps like Dropbox, Mail, or Safari, or download directly from websites or your local computer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.2.1 — 2020-12-20

Bug fixes.

### 8.2 — 2020-11-23

Bug fixes!
- Total vs. Chapter/Episode label on time field

### 8.1.5 — 2020-11-02

- fixes for ListenUp user access

### 8.1.3 — 2020-08-13

- fix for remote headphones not working
- fix for mismatch of podcast episodes to audio
- fix for audio files shown as missing

### 8.1.1 — 2020-07-15

- bug fixes reported from last update

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## More apps by Freshmowed Software

- [Book Mower Audiobook Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-mower-audiobook-player/id880696382)

All apps by Freshmowed Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/416457530

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