# Lorecaster App — Your audiobooks, anywhere

> Private audiobook server and streaming app for Mac and iPhone. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin James.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lorecaster-app/id6785995689 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Justin James](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183367472)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases

## What is Lorecaster App?

Lorecaster turns your Mac into your own private audiobook server and streams your entire library straight to your iPhone — no subscriptions, no cloud lock-in, no accounts to hand your data to.

Point Lorecaster at the free Lorecaster server (available on the Mac App Store), and your whole collection appears instantly: covers, chapters, and where you left off. Listen at home over your network, or download books to take them anywhere — on a flight, a run, or anywhere without signal.

Built entirely in Swift and designed for the latest iPhone, Lorecaster is fast, lightweight, and effortless. It launches quickly, scrolls smoothly, and sips battery — so nothing gets between you and the next chapter.

Beautiful to look at, effortless to use
• Gorgeous, full-resolution cover art across a clean, modern library
• Simple, focused controls — play, skip, and navigate chapters without hunting through menus
• A distraction-free player that puts the story first

Made for listening
• Stream over your local network, or download for full offline playback
• Accurate resume — pick up exactly where you left off, every time
• Chapter navigation, adjustable speed (0.5×–2×), and a sleep timer (including End of Chapter)
• Smart Rewind nudges you back a few seconds after a pause, so you never lose the thread
• Full lock screen, Control Center, and headphone controls
• Your progress syncs back to your Mac automatically

Private by design
• Your library lives on your Mac — not on someone else's servers
• Connects automatically on your network, or by simple address entry
• Optional multi-user sign-in lets you share your library and keeps everyone's progress separate

Lorecaster requires the free Lorecaster companion app for Mac, available on the Mac App Store.

## Key features

- Private audiobook server
- Stream to iPhone
- Offline playback
- Accurate resume
- Adjustable playback speed
- Sleep timer
- Syncs progress

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lorecaster Plus | $9.99 | one-time |


## Is Lorecaster App safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Lorecaster App.

## Is Lorecaster App legit?

Lorecaster App appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Lorecaster App is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about Lorecaster App

### Does Lorecaster have ads?

No, Lorecaster does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to provide a distraction-free listening experience.

### How much does Lorecaster cost?

Lorecaster is free to download and use. It requires a free companion app for Mac, also available on the Mac App Store.

### What devices does Lorecaster support?

Lorecaster is available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The companion server app runs on macOS.

### How often is Lorecaster updated?

The latest version, 1.1.3, was released on October 7, 2026. Updates are released periodically to improve performance and add features.

### Can I listen to audiobooks offline with Lorecaster?

Yes, Lorecaster allows you to download audiobooks from your Mac server for full offline playback. This is ideal for travel or areas with no signal.

### How does Lorecaster handle user progress?

Lorecaster automatically syncs your listening progress back to your Mac server. This ensures you can pick up exactly where you left off on any device.

### Is Lorecaster safe for all ages?

Lorecaster has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for most users. The app focuses on audiobook playback and does not contain inappropriate content.

### What makes Lorecaster private?

Lorecaster is private by design as your audiobook library lives on your Mac, not on external servers. It does not require accounts or hand over your data.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-10-07

What's new in 1.1.3

• An Apple Watch app controls playback, chapters, speed, and the sleep timer. Plus unlocks it, and it installs with the iPhone app. Listening on iPhone and CarPlay stays free.

• Drop audiobook files onto Lorecaster to import them. Import stays part of Plus.

• iPad and the open iPhone Duo use a side menu. iPhone, the Duo's front display, and Split View keep the tab bar. The closed Duo front display rotates when the hinge is at the top.

• One downloaded book is free. Plus keeps more than one offline, along with local import and the Watch app. Books already on the device are left where they are.

• On a book page, the Hardcover link and the download suggestion start as a single line. Open either one and it stays open for that book.

• CarPlay shows Loading while a book is opening, then switches to Now Playing when it's ready.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-18

Plus now shows the price for your App Store country, and purchasing Plus from TestFlight or the App Store works correctly.

The launch screen icon stays put when the Lorecaster wordmark appears.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-15

Lorecaster Plus and a better first connection.

• Stream for free from your Lorecaster Mac or Audiobookshelf, including CarPlay
• Lorecaster Plus ($9.99 once, Family Sharing) unlocks offline downloads and importing .m4b files on this iPhone
• Connect screen explains the Mac app and lets you listen without a server
• If connect times out, check the Mac — it may be asking you to allow Lorecaster on the network

Streaming from your own server stays free.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-13

No release notes.

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