# ListenBook: audiobook player — Listen audiobooks. Everywhere! > Versatile audiobook player for various formats with download and playback features. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleg Brailean.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenbook-audiobook-player/id1621926254 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Oleg Brailean](https://appshunter.io/developer/576182370) - Category: Books, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 128 MB - Languages: Danish, Ukrainian, Russian, Hungarian, Norwegian Bokmål, Hindi, Indonesian, Turkish, Serbian, Hebrew and 19 more - Released: 2023-03-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenbook-audiobook-player/id1621926254/reviews.md ## What is ListenBook? Play your own audiobooks on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Any format - no conversion needed. Listen on Watch without your iPhone. Free books via LibriVox, built in. * The app plays your own audio files. Audiobooks are not included. * ===== APPLE WATCH PLAYER A full standalone player on your wrist. Download books to your Watch via Wi-Fi and listen without your iPhone nearby. Switch between standalone and remote control modes with one tap. Browse chapters and your Watch library right from your wrist. ===== PLAY ANY FORMAT No conversion, no DRM. OverDrive chapter support included. ===== FREE AUDIOBOOKS — LIBRIVOX BUILT IN Tens of thousands of public domain titles. Search, download and play directly in the app — no account needed. ===== GET YOUR BOOKS IN WiFi (drag and drop from any browser), AirDrop, Finder, WebDAV, Files app, direct URL, YouTube audio, ZIP archives. ===== PLAYER - Sleep timer with gradual fade and shake-to-reset - Speed control (0.5x–5x) and auto-rewind after pause - Chapters, bookmarks, playback history - Loop track or book, shuffle, music mode - Listening statistics: daily, weekly, monthly - 5 widget types for Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center - Artwork and metadata extracted from files automatically ===== AUDIO QUALITY - Equalizer and volume boost - Noise cancelation for dictaphone recordings - Binaural processing to reduce listening fatigue - Voice pitch and gender modification ===== GET MORE WITH LISTENBOOK PRO - Unlimited audiobook length (free tier: 6 hours per book) - Audio effects without time limits - Chapter editing: delete, move, copy between books - Book sharing via AirDrop ===== Note: DRM-protected files (iTunes, Audible) are not supported. ListenBookApp.com/terms-conditions ListenBookApp.com/privacy-policy ## Key features - Plays MP3, MP4, FLAC, M4B, and more formats - Download audiobooks via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes, or direct link - CarPlay and Apple Watch support - Audio filters for playback speed and volume - Chapter support and bookmarks - Automatic artwork and metadata extraction - Statistics on listening time ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | ListenBook Pro - Monthly | $1.49 | per month | | ListenBook Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | ListenBook Pro - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 29) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/listenbook-audiobook-player/id1621926254/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Transfer to Apple Watch didn’t work *2026-08-09* Transfer of books to Apple Watch doesn’t work. The progress bar goes to 100%, but the watch library still empty. Very outdated and convoluted design. Way to expensive, you need to pay the full version to use it longer than 6h ### 2/5 — Agree ….Messy *2026-07-31* Good be brilliant but interface is clunky and quite difficult to use to its potential. As an example moving forward and backward is a a nightmare. ### 3/5 — Painfully Slow Transfers to Apple Watch *2026-07-11* I’d like to give this app a better rating based on playback features but the transfer to Apple Watch makes this a deal breaker if that is the reason you purchased this app. Their disclaimer noting slow Bluetooth speeds are limited by hardware constraints isn’t cutting it. I’m going to ask the App Store for a refund. ### 4/5 — Pretty good! *2026-05-23* There are a few hiccups when trying to rewind or fast forward. It seems to lose the place and get “stuck” and I have to shut the app down re-open and start over. But otherwise I’m happy with functionality. It has the ability to slow down or speed up narration, and a sleep timer. ### 1/5 — Only 6 hours a day limit! *2026-05-19* Only six hours a day limit otherwise you have to pay That’s why I only give it a one star ### 5/5 — Great app to use as an audible alternative(with a little extra work) *2026-05-06* So I use audible to my audiobooks and have hundreds of titles but I’ve had issues with the recent digital “ownership” problem going on. So I did some research and figured out a way to get my own audiobooks that are mine to keep. The issue then is having a reliable audio player that you can upload the files to. This app has been one of many I use and I absolutely love it! It has a simple interface and uploading files is pretty easy. There can definitely be some minor improvements but the team seems to accept feedback well and I can see them continuing to work on the app. Highly recommend if you’re using MP3 or M4B files. I haven’t tried other files yet so I cannot comment! ### 1/5 — Looping an audiobook chapter doesn’t seem like it would be so hard. *2026-04-19* I’m searching for an audiobook app that will let me loop a chapter. This one does, if I’m in music mode, but then it doesn’t let me skip backwards 30 seconds. ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-03-03* I don’t understand the point of this app. It doesn’t actually have any audiobooks on it; you have to download them yourself. Every phone and computer on the planet can play audio files and saves your progress. This app is literally just a waste of time and money. ### 1/5 — Not worth it *2026-02-07* Bought this to access a book I couldn’t get anywhere else. The book disappeared after a few days but I continued to be charged monthly. Misleading. ### 1/5 — Website misleading *2025-12-15* Downloaded app because their website required it to listen to an audiobook. There’s no way to listen with the app, you still have to source the audiobook yourself. Website is intentionally misleading to get you to download the app with no direct link to advertised content ## Frequently asked questions about ListenBook ### What does ListenBook do? ListenBook is an audiobook player designed to let you listen to your own audio files, including audiobooks, lectures, and speeches, with maximum comfort and control. It supports a wide variety of audio formats without requiring file conversion and offers features like chapter support, bookmarks, and audio filters. ### What audio formats does ListenBook support? The app supports a comprehensive list of audio formats, including MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, and AAC. It also supports playlists in CUE format and chapters from OverDrive. ### How can I get audiobooks into ListenBook? You can download audiobooks in multiple ways: over WiFi with a web browser on your computer, via WebDAV, iTunes, File Sharing, or by downloading directly from the internet within the app. Synchronization is not required. ### Is ListenBook free to use? The basic version of ListenBook is free to use, offering core audiobook playback and download features. Additional advanced features, such as unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and tone changing, are available through an optional subscription called ListenBook PRO. ### What devices is ListenBook compatible with? ListenBook is optimized for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, and runs on iOS 16. It also offers unrivaled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch, allowing you to listen to your audiobooks everywhere. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.45 — 2026-05-08 Thank you for using ListenBook! Here's what's new in version: ● Apple Watch Player - Full standalone playback is here. Download books directly to your Watch and listen without your iPhone. Switch between standalone and remote control modes with one tap. ● Various bug fixes and performance improvements. Do you like ListenBook? Please take a moment to rate us on the App Store! ### 2.44 — 2026-05-05 Thank you for using ListenBook! Here's what's new in version: ● Apple Watch Player - Full standalone playback is here. Download books directly to your Watch and listen without your iPhone. Switch between standalone and remote control modes with one tap. ● Various bug fixes and performance improvements. Do you like ListenBook? Please take a moment to rate us on the App Store! ### 2.40 — 2026-01-11 Thank you for using ListenBook! Here’s what’s new in this version: ● Major update of the Universal audio engine — significantly improved sound quality, stability, and performance. ● New voice gender modification filter — allows you to transform a male voice into a female one and vice versa. ● Improved audio processing for a more natural and comfortable listening experience. ● Various bug fixes and performance improvements. Do you like ListenBook? Please take a moment to rate us on the App Store! ### 2.39 — 2025-11-23 Playback on opening Thank you for using ListenBook! Here's what's new in this version: ● Faster downloading of audiobooks from the Internet (LibriVox and others) ● Fixed adding covers for audiobooks ● Setting automatic playback when selecting a book in the library. ● Separately adjustable fast forward and rewind speeds. ● Updated LibriVox.org book database. ● Various bug fixes and improvements. Do you like ListenBook? Please take a moment to rate us in the App Store! Want to leave feedback? Email us at support@listenbookapp.com ### 2.38 — 2025-10-13 Playback on opening Thank you for using ListenBook! Here's what's new in this version: ● Faster downloading of audiobooks from the Internet (LibriVox and others) ● Fixed adding covers for audiobooks ● Setting automatic playback when selecting a book in the library. ● Separately adjustable fast forward and rewind speeds. ● Updated LibriVox.org book database. ● Various bug fixes and improvements. Do you like ListenBook? Please take a moment to rate us in the App Store! Want to leave feedback? 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*