# Bound - Audiobook Player — Play MP3/M4B/M4A audiobooks

> DRM-free audiobook player with cloud import, library management, and playback controls. (iPhone/iPad app by Deadpan, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Deadpan, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521868530)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,992 App Store ratings · 512 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137/reviews.md

## What is Bound?

Listen to your favorite DRM-free audiobooks with Bound.

Bound allows you to import audio files from various cloud services and play them back in a beautiful modern interface. Bound will automatically save your listening position so that you never lose your place.

Supported Audio File Types (DRM-free only): .mp3, .m4a, .m4b, .aac

Download

- Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive.
- Apple Files.
- Web Uploader for importing from your computer via WiFi.

Manage

- Move audio files between books.
- Change cover art.
- Sort based on author, title, recently added, and recently played.
- Rename title and author.
- Choose between a number of fun themes.
- Dark mode support.

Play

- Automatically saves playback location as you progress through the book.
- Independently configure seek forward and seek backward times.
- Chapter support for audio files with embedded chapters (.m4a / .m4b / OverDrive .mp3).
- Change playback speed from 0.5X to 3.0X.
- Smart Rewind when returning to your book after a while.
- Sleep Timer with configurable time or at the end of a chapter.
- Manually bookmark locations that you want to return to.
- CarPlay support.

If you enjoy using Bound, please consider writing a review.

## Key features

- 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

## Chart rankings

- #1 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Bound?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🐛 Issues with cloud storage connectivity
- 🐛 Inconsistent playback behavior
- 🐛 Trouble with large audiobook files
- 🐛 Missing features like folders/playlists

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Audiobooks disappearing from library after device restart
- Inability to delete audiobooks from library
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps
- Playback issues with multi-part audiobooks
- Problems with web uploader functionality

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Apple Watch
- Implement search and filtering options
- Allow bookmarks with notes/labels
- Add Chromecast support
- Introduce dark mode
- Improve cloud storage management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 512)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bound-audiobook-player/id1041727137/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-07-27, version 2025.2*

It’s useful but I can’t find a way to delete bookmarks.

### 1/5 — No Apple Device Files upload support

*2026-07-22, version 2025.2*

I am coming from BookPlayer that allows me to upload my mp3 audio books from my PC. A deal breaker for me is not being able to use a USB-C cable to upload mp3 Audiobooks. If I can upload with wire then I will definitely change my review to a 4 or 5.

### 5/5 — Brilliantly Crafted AudioBook Player

*2026-07-14, version 2025.2*

Brilliantly Crafted AudioBook Player

### 1/5 — No folders

*2026-07-12, version 2025.2*

I haven’t been able to find a good ios player so I thought I’d try this one. I paid, imported my books, went to sort them,then to my surprise, no way to group certain books into forlder or playlists or whatever!! It feels like I got scammed. There’s also no widget for some reason??

### 5/5 — Smooth. Aesthetic. Book in foreground

*2026-06-28, version 2025.2*

Nice experience to listen to audiobooks. Adding from Dropbox etc is a smooth process. Interface is simple enough and still unique in style, luckily avoiding cubism trends. I find that no mental clutter is arising when opening the audiobook app to get to the book I want to come back to

### 2/5 — App bricks itself and has to be reinstalled

*2026-06-28, version 2025.2*

I’ve been using this app for about 15 months. Every few months the app crashes into an unrecoverable state where I can open it but when any of the audiobooks are selected the app instantly crashes and closes. The only way to fix this is to uninstall it entirely, reinstall it, and then re-download the books.

### 3/5 — Great but missing some basics

*2026-06-19, version 2025.2*

This is a great app with the Web Uploader feature being a real stand out feature to load books. It is only let down by a lack of Shortcuts and Siri integration. It will be more apparent with iOS27 if the connectors haven’t been enabled to allow hands free play and commands. This is available in the free competitors so is a disappointing exclusion as I’m used to be able to say “Siri play my audiobook”. Hopefully this app gets an update for the new iOS and will enable these features given it is listed as “Siri enabled” and yet all you can do is get it to open the app, nothing else.

Other than that is a great app with a couple of UI rough edges but overall good.

### 1/5 — Bound decided to delete every book in my files

*2026-06-16, version 2025.2*

And its not in my recently deleted. Nowhere to be seen. Unbelievable. I want a refund. If you care about your data, do not trust these devs

### 5/5 — The only way to listen to audio books.

*2026-06-08, version 2025.2*

By far the absolute best app I’ve ever purchased. I’ve never once regretted the small cost of the app for how convenient it’s been to listen to my collection of audiobooks on CarPlay!

### 4/5 — Nearly perfect

*2026-06-01, version 2025.2*

Great app, my only issue is you can’t make folders for long series and no grid view. If these features were added it’d be an easy 5 stars

## Frequently asked questions about Bound

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2025.2 — 2025-02-25

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!

### 2025.1 — 2025-02-21

This version of Bound brings the following:

! Fixed bug related to Microsoft OneDrive not allowing audio file downloads.

If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!

### 2024.2 — 2024-09-21

This version of Bound brings the following:

+ Added dark mode and tinted icons.

! Updated CarPlay functionality to support modern operating systems.

If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!

### 2024.1 — 2024-03-11

This version of Bound brings the following:

+ Updated codebase for iOS 17.

! Removed native Google Drive functionality. See more details within the app.
! Various bug and UI fixes.

If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!

### 2021.1 — 2021-06-02

This version of Bound brings the following:

! Fixed bug where browsing Dropbox may not have shown all files in a folder.
! Updated Dropbox SDK.
! Removed Firebase Crashlytics crash reporting.

If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!

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