Bound - Audiobook Player

Bound - Audiobook Player

Play MP3/M4B/M4A audiobooks

1.8K ratings
410 reviews
$4.99

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Details

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

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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.

โœ“Import from cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive)
โœ“Web uploader via WiFi
โœ“Automatic playback position saving
โœ“Adjustable playback speed (0.5x-3.0x)
โœ“Chapter support
โœ“Sleep timer
โœ“CarPlay support
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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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Brilliantly Crafted AudioBook Player

Brilliantly Crafted AudioBook Player

No folders

I havenโ€™t been able to find a good ios player so I thought Iโ€™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. Thereโ€™s also no widget for some reason??

App bricks itself and has to be reinstalled

Iโ€™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.
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Great but missing some basics

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 havenโ€™t been enabled to allow hands free play and commands. This is available in the free competitors so is a disappointing exclusion as Iโ€™m used to be able to say โ€œSiri play my audiobookโ€. Hopefully this app gets an update for the new iOS and will enable these features given it is listed as โ€œSiri enabledโ€ 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.
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Bound decided to delete every book in my files

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

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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

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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.