# LudyRead - Audiobook Player — M4B/MP3 Offline Book Player

> Offline audiobook player for personal M4B/MP3 libraries with advanced playback and organization. (iPhone/iPad app by Ludy Ankas, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludyread-audiobook-player/id6759937971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ludy Ankas, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839727404)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek, Danish, Hebrew and 23 more
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludyread-audiobook-player/id6759937971/reviews.md

## What is LudyRead?

Your audiobooks. Your library. No subscription required.

LudyRead is a premium audiobook player designed for Apple users who own their own books. Import M4B, MP3, M4A, AAC, and FLAC files and enjoy a beautifully crafted listening experience — completely offline, completely private.

POWERFUL PLAYBACK
- Chapter navigation with visual progress
- Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 3.0x)
- Smart rewind when resuming
- Sleep timer with shake-to-extend
- Bookmarks with notes and export

YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED
- Beautiful cover art display
- Sort by title, author, or progress
- Listening / Finished / Unfinished sections
- Full-text search across titles, authors, and chapters

IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE
- Files app and AirDrop
- Share Sheet from any app
- WiFi Web Upload from your computer
- Cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
- Audiobookshelf server connection

APPLE ECOSYSTEM
- CarPlay with 3 custom tabs and chapter navigation
- Apple Watch remote control
- iCloud sync across all your devices
- Widgets and Live Activities
- Siri Shortcuts support

BUILT FOR PRIVACY
- All files stored locally on your device
- No account required
- No tracking, no ads
- Your listening habits stay yours

PRICING
- Free: 3 books with full playback features
- Pro Lifetime: One-time purchase, unlock unlimited books
- Watch Pack: One-time purchase for Apple Watch features
- Family Sharing enabled — buy once, share with family
- No subscriptions. Ever.

LudyRead is built with iOS 26 and Liquid Glass design. It's the audiobook player Apple would make if they cared about your own library.

## Key features

- Import M4B, MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC
- Offline playback
- Adjustable playback speed
- Sleep timer
- Bookmarks with notes
- CarPlay and Apple Watch support
- iCloud sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LudyRead Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludyread-audiobook-player/id6759937971/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Pro 구매했는데 재생이 안되네요 이럴거면 환불해 주세요

*2026-08-13*

오디오 드라마 들으려고 구매했는데 재생하려고 하면 그냥 앱이 꺼지고 파일 추가하려고 하면 추가는커녕 되지도 않고 오류만 나서 화납니다 이전에 추가한 파일들도 싹 다 날라갔습니다 오류를 해결해 주시길 바랍니다

### 2/5 — 播放闪退

*2026-06-01*

从I could 导入的有声小说很多集的那种，播放完第一集就提示全部播放完，后面的几十集都自动打勾提示播放完，请更新，要不你自己去一次导入多集试试看，都没做好就拿出来卖钱

### 3/5 — 优化章节识别

*2026-04-27*

导入一本书的的多集，都不在一个章节里，很难受，好像也不识别音频里的图片

### 2/5 — Вылетает

*2026-04-24*

Приложение вылетает при переключении главы книги, а так, визуальная составляющая отличная, удобный интерфейс, надеюсь скоро пофиксят

### 3/5 — 各种问题

*2026-04-22*

重新打开app时文件排序总是默认最新排序，不能自定义，不支持连续播放，单集播放完后app闪退…问题多多

### 1/5 — 上传文件困难

*2026-04-22*

图标有书实际上只支持音频格式。TXT之类的不行。Wi-Fi无法连接，尝试过多种办法。版面按钮逻辑设计混乱。

### 5/5 — 建议增加国内网盘

*2026-04-20*

希望能增加百度，夸克，115 这类国内网盘

## Frequently asked questions about LudyRead

### What audio file formats does LudyRead support?

LudyRead supports a wide range of audio file formats including M4B, MP3, M4A, AAC, and FLAC. This ensures compatibility with most of your existing audiobook collection.

### Does LudyRead have ads?

No, LudyRead is completely ad-free. The app is built with privacy in mind, ensuring no tracking or advertisements interfere with your listening experience.

### How can I import audiobooks into LudyRead?

You can import audiobooks through the Files app, AirDrop, the Share Sheet from any app, WiFi Web Upload from your computer, cloud storage services like Dropbox and OneDrive, and by connecting to an Audiobook server.

### What are the pricing options for LudyRead?

LudyRead offers a free version that allows playback of up to 3 books. For unlimited books and features, there's a Pro Lifetime one-time purchase, and a separate Watch Pack for Apple Watch features. Family Sharing is enabled.

### Is LudyRead available on other Apple devices besides iPhone?

Yes, LudyRead is designed for the Apple ecosystem and is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also supports CarPlay for in-car listening.

### How often is LudyRead updated?

The latest version of LudyRead is 1.3.1, and it was last updated on May 16, 2026. Updates are released to improve features and ensure compatibility with the latest iOS versions.

### What is the age rating for LudyRead?

LudyRead has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, including children, with no mature content.

### Does LudyRead require an account or internet connection to use?

No, LudyRead does not require an account to use and is designed for offline playback. All your files are stored locally on your device, ensuring your privacy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2026-05-16

v1.3.1 — Multi-episode audiobook fix

We're sorry. If you imported an audiobook with many episodes and the app marked every later episode as completed after only the first one played — that bug is fixed in this update.

What's fixed
• Multi-episode books no longer auto-complete after the first chapter ends
• Chapter switching no longer crashes the app
• Defensive playback engine: frame clamping prevents future variants of this bug
• Better recovery if the on-device library fails to migrate after an update

If a previous version marked any book finished by mistake, opening it again will pick up from where you actually stopped. Thank you for the detailed reports — please keep them coming.

### 1.3 — 2026-04-29

v1.3 — Reliability sweep

• M4B import via AirDrop and “Open in LudyRead” works again. File URLs are no longer silently dropped.
• Audiobooks up to 4 GB now import cleanly — no more 120 MB cap on the share sheet.
• CarPlay voice playback is dependable: ask Siri to play a book and it actually starts.
• Crash fixes across the book completion sheet, Now Playing artwork, Apple Watch session, silence skip and library deletion.
• Wi-Fi Upload now guides you when Local Network access is needed.

Thank you for the feedback — keep it coming.

### 1.2 — 2026-04-22

LudyRead 1.2 brings the audiobook player to many more devices and tightens the playback experience across the board.

What's new
• iOS 17 support — works on a much wider range of iPhones and iPads now
• M4B import via the Files app actually works (was being silently filtered out)
• Voice Boost is now applied during playback — the toggle finally does what it says
• Smart Silence Skip is wired up — try it from Settings
• Listening Stats correctly count sessions ended via AirPods, CarPlay, and Lock Screen pause
• Apple Watch complication now shows your current book and progress live, not placeholder
• CarPlay no longer freezes when you tap Random Pick on an empty library; clear alert instead
• Restore Purchases shows a spinner and a result alert (was silently doing nothing)
• Position memory more reliable across cold launches and device migrations via iCloud
• Share Sheet now correctly handles audio coming from cloud apps and Mail attachments

Plus a thorough audit of "advertised but broken" features — many silent failures fixed, including the M4B picker bug. New end-to-end test coverage so this class of bug doesn't ship again.

Thanks for sending feedback. A quick App Store rating helps a lot if you have a moment.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-18

Thanks for listening with LudyRead! Here's what's new:

• Smoother library — covers load faster and scrolling stays silky, even with big collections
• In-app feedback — send bug reports or feature requests straight from Settings
• More reliable playback when you switch apps or lock your phone
• Cleaner upgrade — we fixed a crash some of you hit coming from 1.0
• Plus 14 small polish fixes you asked for

Enjoying LudyRead? A quick App Store review goes a long way.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-24

No release notes.

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