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Bound - Audiobook Player

Bound - Audiobook Player

Play MP3/M4B/M4A audiobooks

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518 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 16, 2015
  • February 25, 2025

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Deadpan, LLC
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Listen to your DRM-free audiobooks with a modern interface. Import files from cloud services or your computer, manage your library, and enjoy features like automatic playback saving, adjustable speed, and chapter support. Includes CarPlay integration and a sleep timer.

✓Import from cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive)
✓Web uploader via WiFi
✓Automatic playback position saving
✓Adjustable playback speed (0.5x-3.0x)
✓Chapter support
✓Sleep timer
✓CarPlay support
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Bound. Based on 2K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Books app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great app!
  • 👍Excellent audiobook player
  • 💡Seamless cloud storage integration
  • 🚀Efficient and reliable
  • 👍Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀Smooth playback experience
  • 💡Useful features like sleep timer, speed adjustment
  • 👍Worth the price

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🐛Issues with cloud storage connectivity
  • 🐛Inconsistent playback behavior
  • 🐛Trouble with large audiobook files
  • 🐛Missing features like folders/playlists
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What's New in Bound

2025.2

February 25, 2025

This version of Bound brings the following: ! Fixed issues related to Microsoft OneDrive not allowing .m4b downloads. If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!

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Last updated on September 21, 2026.

User reviews

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Great app!

Love the customizations options. Simple, straight forward, and easy to adjust.
ThisRedHouseThisRedHouse

A hidden software GEM*!

Stop searching fancy, magic aaps resulting in broken promises: take advantage of a GREAT, CLEAN and FUNCTIONAL Resource for your portable audio needs. Once you try Bound, it becomes in a forced habit. GO FOR IT, you won’t regret; I hardly write reviews, but in this case…I couldn’t avoid to!
UserOne23UserOne23

Great app. No notes.

What else do you want? Works as expected and has worked as expected for years. A great, focused little app. Love it!
jimnielsjimniels

Still Fantastic!

I often download free BBC programs and use this app to manage and play them back. Would recommend! Update: It’s been years and I still love this app.

Please allow export of audio from the app!
Hays.DonaldHays.Donald

Keeps crashing

Very disappointed. Download audio books for a very long car trip with the kids and now we have half way through listening to a book we don’t have anything to listen to. Unreliable use a different app
WhyAreThereNoNicknamesAvalibleWhyAreThereNoNicknamesAvalible
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Audiobooks disappearing from library after device restart

Bug

Inability to delete audiobooks from library

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Bug

Playback issues with multi-part audiobooks

Bug

Problems with web uploader functionality

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add support for Apple Watch

Feature

Implement search and filtering options

Feature

Allow bookmarks with notes/labels

Feature

Add Chromecast support

Feature

Introduce dark mode

Feature

Improve cloud storage management

Feature

FAQ

What kind of audiobooks can I play with Bound?

Bound is designed to play DRM-free audiobooks. It supports common audio file types such as .mp3, .m4a, .m4b, and .aac. You can import these files from various cloud storage services or directly from your computer.

How do I get audiobooks into Bound?

You can import your DRM-free audiobooks through several methods. These include connecting to Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive, using Apple Files, or utilizing the Web Uploader feature to import files from your computer over WiFi.

Does Bound cost money?

Based on the provided information, Bound is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

What playback features does Bound offer?

Bound automatically saves your listening position, allowing you to pick up where you left off. You can customize seek forward and backward times, adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x, and utilize a sleep timer. It also supports chapter navigation for compatible files and offers a smart rewind feature.

Can I use Bound with my car's audio system?

Yes, Bound offers CarPlay support. This allows you to seamlessly integrate and control your audiobook playback through your car's compatible infotainment system, providing a convenient listening experience while driving.