# Learning Ally Audiobooks — Human-read audiobook app

> Human-read audiobook library with interactive learning tools for students. (iPhone/iPad app by Learning Ally.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-ally-audiobooks/id1131235021 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Learning Ally](https://appshunter.io/developer/418888453)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.37/5 from 751 App Store ratings · 117 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-ally-audiobooks/id1131235021/reviews.md

## What is Learning Ally Audiobooks?

This app provides access to Learning Ally’s library of human-read audiobooks, offering an extensive selection of books students want and need to read, including bestsellers, classic literature and textbooks. Now students have interactive learning tools geared to help them succeed, including: highlighted text synced with the audio narration, speed control, bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking.

Learning Ally membership is required to use this app. Learning Ally is for students with dyslexia or other reading deficits who struggle with decoding, fluency or comprehension, who are blind or visually impaired, or who have a physical disability that prohibits them from reading standard print. 

If you need help getting started with the Learning Ally Audiobook App, please call our Customer Care team at 800-221-4792 or visit LearningAlly.org/Contact-Us to email us.

## Key features

- Human-read audiobook library
- Synced text highlighting
- Adjustable playback speed
- Bookmarking
- Note-taking
- Textbook access

## What do users think of Learning Ally Audiobooks?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Amazing for people with dyslexia
- 🚀 Helps with reading and learning
- 💡 Allows customization of text and audio
- 👍 Useful for students and college readers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent playback issues and app crashes
- 🐛 Loses user's place in books
- 🔋 Drains battery when screen is locked
- 🐛 Glitchy user interface and navigation

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access account
- Books fail to download or disappear from library
- Inconsistent performance across different devices
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop apps

**Most requested features**

- Add more recent and popular book titles
- Improve audio playback controls and options
- Implement a sleep timer or auto-off feature
- Better integration with other devices and platforms

## Recent user reviews (10 of 117)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-ally-audiobooks/id1131235021/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app and some recommendations

*2026-03-22, version 4.13.0*

This is a great app for reading/listening to books and I got some recommendations for this app to make it better

1: Dark Mode - WE NEED IT!!!
2: Bug - Some books had a rendering problem with images kinda like screen tearing.
3: iOS 26 icon - it’s nice
4: Dark icon iOS: nice for late nights
5: Full Chromebook Support Android - my school preloads this one the chromebooks
6: Short Name - Learning Ally is the short name

### 1/5 — UGAHAGAGAG👹

*2026-03-01, version 4.13.0*

This goofy ahh app won’t let me log in!!!!!👹👹😭🥀 help me I forgot my book.☠️

### 1/5 — Can you even do this

*2026-02-25, version 4.13.0*

So this app is great in all but literally I’m listening to it and reading the same book at the same time. And all of a sudden the reader just decides to go off script and put in or take out as many words as they want. Like are you even allowed to do that? So I’m reading Mao’s last dancer and in the book it says “As we were about to land in Chicago.” (which is the start of chapter 18 filthy capitalist America) and in the audiobook, it literally says “ our plane began to descend through thick cloud we were about to land in Chicago.” like bro get your story, right.

### 5/5 — Book

*2026-02-23, version 4.13.0*

I like this app. But sometimes its glitchs like it wont remember my bookmark and start reading at the top of a chapter.

### 5/5 — Best app ever.

*2026-01-31, version 4.13.0*

This app got me into the My Weird School fandom. Those books are amazing. I also like reading Wings of Fire! And I also like reading The Inheritance Cycle. I’d never thought I’d admit this but this app is actually just as good as Epic! Thanks for making this app! (I just hope nobody bashes my opinion for this review.) I wish you all the power of Wings of Fire! (It’s 2026 so I had to change some mistakes I had no idea that my username was numberblocksarethebest until now haha)

### 2/5 — MYSTERIOUS SKIN

*2026-01-23, version 4.13.0*

Learning ally PLEASE ADD MYSTERIOUS SKIN TO THE AUDIOBOOKS I WILL CHERISH YOU FOREVER IF SO, IM EXPECTING IT IN TWO MONTHS PLEASE.

### 2/5 — The idea & intent is wonderful but app is terrible

*2025-11-17, version 4.13.0*

The concept of this is great. I try using all the time. However, the app is so awful we often give up. It skips back to a previously read section, if your phone goes into lock mode that’s it…it won’t play again for awhile, and you cannot manipulate the controls to decide where you want to begin the reading. It’s extremely frustrating.

### 5/5 — It is amazing but….

*2025-11-15, version 4.13.0*

So it works really well, but every once well I can sigh in.

### 4/5 — Learning ally

*2025-10-12, version 4.13.0*

I’ve been using this app since I was in 6 grade I’m in second year college. This app single handily got me to read again! But this app is rough it will randomly start and stop and skip and go back a lot. But still I think it’s very useful and simple to use would recommend if you looking to read a lot of classics.

### 5/5 — It stops when you get to a chapter

*2025-10-08, version 4.13.0*

This has been helping me with my dyslexia when I got diagnosed with it

## Frequently asked questions about Learning Ally Audiobooks

### What is Learning Ally Audiobooks?

Learning Ally Audiobooks provides access to a large library of human-read audiobooks. It is designed for students who struggle with reading due to dyslexia, visual impairments, or other learning differences. The app includes interactive tools to enhance the learning experience.

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

The app offers a library of audiobooks with highlighted text synced to narration, adjustable playback speed, bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking capabilities. It also provides access to textbooks and classic literature.

### How much does Learning Ally Audiobooks cost?

A Learning Ally membership is required to use this app. The specific cost of the membership is not detailed in the provided description but is necessary for full access to the audiobook library and features.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is intended for students with dyslexia or other reading deficits, those who are blind or visually impaired, or students with physical disabilities that prevent them from reading standard print. It aims to help them succeed academically.

### How can I get help with the app?

If you need assistance with the Learning Ally Audiobook App, you can contact their Customer Care team by calling 800-221-4792 or by visiting LearningAlly.org/Contact-Us to send an email.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.14.2 — 2026-04-06

This release significantly improves overall user account security by introducing authorization requirements to all actions in the reader. 

This release also updates pre-certification messaging for household and adult members and adds “Forgot Username?” and “Forgot Password?” links to the app login page.

### 4.13.0 — 2025-09-16

Your audiobook app just got better:

Simplified your listening experience by removing note and bookmark sharing.
Improved security in book search and explore.

### 4.10.1 — 2025-07-14

This release delivers several enhancements and bug fixes:

- Improved Login/Logout: General enhancements have been made to improve the login and logout experience.

Bug Fixes:
- Resolved an issue where the "VoiceText" label incorrectly appeared on Classic Audio book covers within the reader app.

- Fixed a bug where missing image icons were displayed when picture books initially loaded.

- Enhanced Error Messaging: Error messages have been improved to provide better information about what issue a user is encountering (such as storage space issues). This should reduce support requests by helping users understand how to resolve problems themselves

### 4.9.3 — 2025-03-26

Learning Ally Audiobooks Update Highlights:

Streaming Audio Now Available: Start listening to your audiobooks instantly, without the need for full downloads.
Accessibility Improvements: We've enhanced the app for a more accessible and user-friendly experience.
School QR Code Login: Log in quickly and securely using your school's provided QR code. (Camera permissions are required for this feature.)
General Performance and Stability Improvements: We've also addressed minor bugs and improved overall app performance.

Thanks for using Learning Ally Audiobooks!

### 4.8.0 — 2024-11-26

Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes minor backend improvements, enhancements that improve accessibility, and bug fixes. Specifically the issue where screen lock caused books to stop playing has been resolved.

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