# Plover: Unlimited Audiobooks — Discover and listen

> Unlimited free audiobooks from LibriVox with progress syncing and dark mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Shuyao Zhu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plover-unlimited-audiobooks/id1540881525 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shuyao Zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540881527)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plover-unlimited-audiobooks/id1540881525/reviews.md

## What is Plover?

Enjoy 20,000+ free audiobooks with unlimited listening. Features You’ll Love:
- Access the complete LibriVox library and find new audiobooks added every day. Over 70 genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, religious texts, poetry, plays, and more. Discover timeless classics and uncover hidden gems.
- Unrestricted listening: Listen to as many books as you want, whenever you want.
- Discover your next audiobook through recommendations, or browse by genre, author, or language. Search for exactly what you want to hear. Easily compare different narrations of the same book to find your favorite version.
- Automatic progress saving and iCloud syncing: Continue right where you left off even on a different device.
- A sleek, modern interface with dark mode support.
- Ad-free: Listen uninterrupted and rest easy knowing we don’t sell your data.

Whether you're commuting, relaxing, or winding down, Plover is your perfect audio companion. Download now and immerse yourself in a world of stories, ideas and knowledge. Enjoy unlimited access and discover audiobooks like never before.

*Plover is previously named "Gem Audiobook".

## Key features

- 20,000+ free audiobooks
- Unlimited listening
- Over 70 genres
- Automatic progress saving
- iCloud syncing
- Ad-free experience
- Dark mode support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials \| One-time | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plover-unlimited-audiobooks/id1540881525/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Made it worse

*2024-05-20*

Used to be called Gem. Then they out every feature behind a paywall.

### 5/5 — Free! Works well

*2024-04-13*

Great free app! Love that it has speed control

### 5/5 — Amazing project! Bug with iPhone 15

*2024-02-19*

Saw the developer’s reddit post and was thrilled there’s a free client app for librivox! It works on my iPad, but not on my iPhone 15 for some reason. The screen loads for a second and then just goes black

## Frequently asked questions about Plover

### What is Plover?

Plover is an audiobook app that provides access to over 20,000 free audiobooks from the LibriVox library. It offers unlimited listening, automatic progress saving, and iCloud syncing across devices.

### Does Plover have ads?

No, Plover is ad-free, allowing for uninterrupted listening. The developers also state that they do not sell user data.

### What genres are available on Plover?

Plover offers audiobooks across more than 70 genres, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, religious texts, poetry, and plays.

### How much does Plover cost?

Plover is free to download and use with its free audiobook library. It also offers optional monthly and yearly subscription plans for additional features or content, starting at $2.99 per month.

### What devices does Plover support?

Plover is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It features iCloud syncing, allowing you to continue listening on different devices.

### How often is Plover updated?

The latest version of Plover was released on June 28, 2024. Updates are frequent, ensuring the app remains reliable and up-to-date.

### What is the age rating for Plover?

Plover has an age rating of 12+. This is based on the content and features available within the application.

### Can I compare different narrations of a book on Plover?

Yes, Plover allows you to easily compare different narrations of the same book to find the version you prefer. This feature enhances the discovery and listening experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2024-06-28

- iCloud sync: your listening progress, library and settings now can be synced across your devices through iCloud for a more seamless experience.  Pick up where you left off on any device, anytime!
- Promo code: the app now accepts promo codes. Follow Plover's X (Twitter) (https://x.com/plover_app) for a chance to get one!
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.1.5 — 2024-06-12

- Extended sleep timer: Now, you can set sleep timers for longer durations and customize them to any number of hours and minutes.
- Enhanced file management: You can delete individual titles directly from the Downloaded tab in your Library.
- Improved audiobook discovery: The Explore tab now refreshes more frequently to bring you the latest recommendations. Discovery mode has a new design and improved performance.
- Various bug fixes and performance tweaks to keep everything running smoothly.

### 1.1.4 — 2024-05-28

Bug fix.

### 1.1.3 — 2024-05-27

Experience improvements.

### 1.1.2 — 2024-05-22

UI improvements

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*