# Librivox

> Paid audiobook app with synchronized text and extensive human-read library. (iPhone/iPad app by himalaya-soft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librivox/id663993233 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [himalaya-soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/464715011)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2013-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librivox/id663993233/reviews.md

## What is Librivox?

Live, with last-minute updates, from LibriVox's database. 7000+ human-read audiobooks. Free!  Including audiobooks that have been painstakingly cut, edited and marketing statements removed.  This PAID version requires no additional purchase.

Read-along: Audio and Text are synchronized. You can read, listen, or read-Along, and switch between them at will.

Have Favorite Readers? 
Browse by reader's name. Find all books narrated by your favorite readers. 

Relax to enjoy a story:
Full remote control through headset. Finish an entire book with your device safely in your pocket. 

In the mood to read a bit? 
Text is presented by a sophisticated book reader: beautiful presentation, graceful page turning.

* This PAID version has No in-app purchase, absolutely no additional purchase required, No ad display. For a FREE version please download our "LibriVox Free Audiobooks". Both apps have the same contents.

## Key features

- 7000+ human-read audiobooks
- Synchronized audio and text
- Browse by reader
- Full remote control
- Sophisticated book reader
- Ad-free experience

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/librivox/id663993233/reviews.md

### 1/5 — What Have You Done?

*2024-05-28*

I have been using this app for years, but lately I’ve listened more to audio books from the library. Today I came back to LibriVox to re-listen to an old favorite, Pride and Prejudice read by Elizabeth Klett.  The app used to work flawlessly for me. I’m finding the upgraded version impossible to use. 

First I had trouble finding the version I wanted. Then when I finally found it, I clicked on “download” and can’t see where we are in the download process. I clicked on chapter one to listen while downloading and it stopped reading at the end of the first chapter but I’m no longer on the download screen. It appears that I’ll need to start the download process over again since there’s no indication of what’s been downloaded. I can’t find any sign that the book has even been downloaded at all. 

Please, please put it back the way it was. I have loved LibriVox but I may need to find a different app…

### 1/5 — 骗子

*2023-01-12*

骗子，根本用不了！！！！！！！

### 1/5 — Dreadful

*2017-10-20*

Audio does not play at all on my iPad even though I paid for unlimited listening, a complete rip off!

**Developer response:** Hi, Sllea

We are sorry to learn the audio did not play on your device. Please do contact Apple Store to have a refund. We do not believe you should be charged if you are not satisfied with the product.

May we also suggest that you try the free version first. Purchase the paid version only after the free version works to your satisfaction. 

Thank you again for your feedback, and we will try our best to figure out why the audio did not play on your device. We would be very grateful if you could email us more detailed info for us to fix the bug. 

Thank you! 

Himalaya-Soft Support

### 5/5 — Great APP

*2017-07-20*

If you like classic fiction and non fiction this app is for you. I simply love it

### 1/5 — Cuidado! Tapeação

*2016-06-28*

O aplicativo simplesmente não  funciona. Fiz varias tentativas e nada. Perdi meu dinheiro.

### 5/5 — Love the selections

*2016-01-11*

I listen to audiobooks daily while working and this app never lets me down.

### 4/5 — I Love This App

*2015-09-29, version 5.14*

First let me say "Thank you!" for 3 or 4 years of joy given to me while listening to books by way of this app. It really simplifies my audiobook experience. 

There are a couple of features that I wish could be added:  first, it would be helpful, when downloading books if there was something indicating how much of a chapter has been downloaded and how much is left to go. Because I only download using wifi, I sometimes may leave the house and the download stops part way through. That brings me to the second wish. I wish there was a way that The app could pick up where it left off (or re-download the last chapter) instead of going on to the following chapter. Nothing is more frustrating than discovering, while away from wifi,  that only part of a chapter was downloaded.

Again, thank you for an excellent app!

### 5/5 — The best audio book app?!!

*2014-08-22*

I have used a lot of audio book apps and none of them come close to the sound quality of this one! Great readers and reliable volume between chapters. Loads of books to choose from. With and easy to use sleep timer. You will not be disappointed!

### 5/5 — finally all fixed

*2014-01-25*

i loved this app, which is the only one that links live with LibriVox database and allows me to search in many different ways, but had a few issues and seem to have finally fixed them all. it is now the best librvox app i can find.

thank you developer.

### 5/5 — The only true Librivox app

*2014-01-24*

Tried many apps  but most seem to just copy a few books from librivox.org, and you never know what you are missing until you compare with the librivox.org website.

This is the only app that  comes very close to what a Librovox.org app should be.

## Frequently asked questions about Librivox

### What is Librivox?

Librivox is a paid application that provides access to over 7,000 human-read audiobooks. It features synchronized text for a read-along experience and allows browsing by narrator.

### Does Librivox have ads?

No, Librivox is ad-free. This paid version explicitly states 'No ad display' and requires no additional purchases.

### How much does Librivox cost?

Librivox is a paid app priced at $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or additional costs required after the initial purchase.

### What devices does Librivox support?

Librivox is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Librivox updated?

The latest version of Librivox is 12.0, last updated on July 29, 2024. This indicates regular updates to the application.

### What is the age rating for Librivox?

Librivox has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children.

### What is the user rating for Librivox?

Librivox has a rating of 3.9 stars from 7 ratings. This indicates generally positive user reception.

### Can I read along with the audiobooks in Librivox?

Yes, Librivox offers a read-along feature where the audio and text are synchronized. You can choose to read, listen, or do both simultaneously.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.5 — 2026-05-14

This update improves compatibility with the latest iOS version and makes the listening experience smoother.
LibriVox audiobook support has also been updated, along with general bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 12.0 — 2024-07-29

Substantially tested against new iPhone devices. Fixed many bugs.

### 11.1 — 2022-04-15

fixed one bug in read-along

### 11.0 — 2021-08-12

A major release with the following changes:

1. Added a new collection of read-along books;
2. Improved synchronization between human voices and currently reading text in read-along;
3. Fixed some bugs in audio book download;
4. Fixed a bug in search text within a book;

### 10.4 — 2021-04-20

fixed one bug in audiobook search

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