# CloudBeats: audio book player — play books, podcasts, audio > Cloud-based audiobook and podcast player with offline playback and cross-device sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Roman Burda.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-audio-book-player/id1086480492 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Roman Burda](https://appshunter.io/developer/426901819) - Category: Books, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.50/5 from 236 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.0 · 39 MB - Languages: German (Germany), American English, French (France), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, European Portuguese, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 2 more - Released: 2016-03-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-audio-book-player/id1086480492/reviews.md ## What is CloudBeats? Listen to your audiobooks, podcasts, lectures and other audio files anywhere directly from Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive and more. Save space on your device as you no longer need to keep large audio files on your iPhone and sync with iTunes. SUPPORTED CLOUDS ・ Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, Box, pCloud, Mediafire ・ My Cloud Home devices by Western Digital ・ personal clouds that support webDAV, including ownCloud and Network-Attached Servers (NAS) by Synology, QNAP, WD and others FEATURES ・ play audiobooks and podcasts files in mp3, m4b and wav formats ・ remember last played position for each file ・ mark tracks as finished or unfinished ・ download folders, files or playlists onto device for playback in offline mode without internet ・ connect to shared cloud folders ・ create multi-cloud playlists and synchronize them between multiple devices ・ import m3u playlists ・ access library by Authors, Titles and Genres ・ optional service for Synchronization & Backup to keep your listening progress, playlists, My Library database in sync between multiple devices. ・ Carplay support ・ Siri and Shortcuts support PLAYER ・ flexible narration speed control in the 0.5x-3x range ・ configurable seek buttons in the 3-60 seconds range ・ multiple bookmarks per file with text notes ・ resumes playing where you left off ・ sleep timer (can be reset when device moves) ・ embedded lyrics display ・ plays via Airplay and Bluetooth Synchronization & Backup is an optional service to keep your playlists, My Library database and audiobooks listening progress in sync between multiple devices. It can also be used to backup and restore your music data. CloudBeats account is required for this service. We offer 1-year auto-renewing subscription for $4.99 per year. The price may vary from country to country. If you choose to purchase Synchronization & Backup, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. You will be charged the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to the user’s Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Cloudbeats privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.cloudbeatsapp.com/privacy-policy/ * Please note that the app cannot play drm protected files purchased on iTunes Store. ## Key features - Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.) - Offline playback - Cross-device synchronization - Adjustable playback speed - Bookmarks and notes - Sleep timer - CarPlay and Siri support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Synchronize between Devices | $8.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | CloudBeats Premium | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of CloudBeats? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 💻 Excellent for streaming audiobooks from cloud storage - 🔍 Supports multiple cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) - 📚 Great for organizing and managing audiobook collections - ⏪⏩ Useful playback controls (speed, rewind, etc.) - 🔖 Bookmark support for resuming playback **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy behavior (crashes, freezes, playback issues) - 🔀 Inconsistent navigation and track management - 🚫 Lack of chapter support for audiobooks - 🔒 Concerns about cloud service integration and security - 💰 Premium features behind a paywall **Commonly reported bugs** - Playback randomly stops or skips tracks - Syncing issues with cloud storage providers - Inconsistent behavior when switching between books - Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices - Difficulty deleting or removing audiobooks **Most requested features** - Add chapter support for audiobooks - Improve cloud service integration and reliability - Implement a dark mode option - Add more customization options for playback controls - Enhance metadata display and organization ## Recent user reviews (10 of 117) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-audio-book-player/id1086480492/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Mixed *2026-07-28* Sometimes it’s great, sometimes it’s not. I stream audiobooks from my Google Drive and half the time it works great. The other half are it getting in a buffering loop or starting at the beginning of a book instead of where I stopped. So great when it works and frustrating when it’s temperamental. ### 5/5 — Très bien. *2026-05-16* Application vraiment très bien. Elle nécessiterait un petit rafraîchissement au niveau du look par exemple l’icône fait un peu vieillot et ne donne pas trop envie. D’autre part, j’aimerais pouvoir mettre une autre couleur que cette couleur bleue qui est un peu dépassée. Le rouge de Storytel est magnifique. Il faudrait aussi mieux gérer les bookmarks comme par exemple un appui long servant pour automatiquement mettre un bookmark sans être obligé d’ouvrir un menu. Sinon fait bien son travail. ### 5/5 — Perfect app for your audiobooks *2026-05-13* Please add support for: - m4b files. - custom sleep timers. - The ability to AirPlay to Google Home devices .......... One of the best apps for audioBooks. Especially steaming from different cloud providers. **Developer response:** Please update to the latest version and let us know by email. ### 3/5 — No m4b support *2026-03-01, version 2.55.11* Everything seems to work except that m4b is not supported. I don’t really understand it as it calls itself an audiobook player. ### 1/5 — Great app. But needs an update now *2026-01-17, version 2.55.11* This by far the best audio book app I’ve come across. Been using it since the pandemic but lately it’s been very buggy. Force closes, freezes and won’t play some of my books. Developers please run a check and fix it. Thank you. Please issue an update ### 2/5 — Doesn’t support chapters *2025-12-19, version 2.55.11* What good is an audiobook player that doesn’t support chapters.? If I’d known that I’d never have downloaded it, much less paid for premium ### 1/5 — Does not work with icloud *2025-10-24, version 2.55.11* don’t waste your money ### 4/5 — Has a lot of potential as an audiobook player and media manager *2025-10-12, version 2.55.11* But it does not have chapter support with m4b files. Cannot see the chapters or skip by chapters. Entire audiobook is only one long “track”. ### 1/5 — :( *2025-09-29* No offline use, no cloud No answer from Support Waste of time and Money ### 1/5 — Dropboxのm4bファイルの読み込みが必ず失敗する *2025-08-06* このアプリをインストールした目的がDropboxでのAudiobookの再生なのですが役に立ちません。 ## Frequently asked questions about CloudBeats ### What is CloudBeats? CloudBeats is an application designed to play audiobooks, podcasts, lectures, and other audio files directly from various cloud storage services. It allows users to save device space by streaming content instead of downloading large files and offers features for managing and syncing listening progress across multiple devices. ### What cloud services does CloudBeats support? The app supports a wide range of cloud services including Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, Box, pCloud, Mediafire, and personal clouds that support WebDAV, such as ownCloud and Network-Attached Servers (NAS) from Synology, QNAP, and WD. ### How much does CloudBeats cost? CloudBeats offers a 1-year auto-renewing subscription for $4.99 per year. This subscription is for the optional Synchronization & Backup service, which keeps listening progress, playlists, and library data in sync across devices and can be used for backup and restore. Prices may vary by country. ### Can I listen to audio files offline with CloudBeats? Yes, you can download folders, files, or playlists onto your device for playback in offline mode without an internet connection. This allows you to enjoy your audio content even when you don't have access to the internet. ### What are the key playback features? The player offers flexible narration speed control from 0.5x to 3x, configurable seek buttons (3-60 seconds), multiple bookmarks per file with text notes, automatic resume of playback where you left off, and a sleep timer. It also supports embedded lyrics display and playback via Airplay and Bluetooth. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.55.11 — 2025-03-28 Maintenance update ### 2.55.10 — 2024-05-16 Minor fixes and maintenance updates ### 2.55.8 — 2023-07-25 Minor bug fixes and improvements ### 2.55.7 — 2022-10-31 Bug fixes and improvements ### 2.55.3 — 2022-07-26 Fixed crash when enabling Library sync Support for Siri and Shortcuts to play author, title or playlist with voice command and a shortcut to play your playlist. ## Apps similar to CloudBeats | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audible-audiobooks-and-podcasts/id379693831) | 4.9 (5,570,092) | Free | Books | | [Everand: Audiobooks & Ebooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everand-audiobooks-and-ebooks/id542557212) | 4.3 (27,422) | Free | Books | | [Google Play Books & Audiobooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-books-and-audiobooks/id400989007) | 4.4 (9,629) | Free | Books | | [Kobo Books & Audiobooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kobo-books-and-audiobooks/id301259483) | 4.5 (27,165) | Free | Books | | [Little Stories: Bedtime Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/little-stories-bedtime-books/id977016099) | 4.7 (45,640) | Free | Books | | [Saxo: Audiobooks & E-books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saxo-audiobooks-and-e-books/id571770619) | 4.4 (184) | Free | Books | ## More apps by Roman Burda - [CloudBeats: Cloud Music Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-cloud-music-player/id573192227) - [CloudBeats Offline Music](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbeats-offline-music/id681144772) All apps by Roman Burda: https://appshunter.io/developer/426901819 ## Related topics [roman burda](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/roman-burda) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*