# Precise Audiobook Player

> Advanced audiobook and audio file player with extensive playback and bookmarking features. (iPhone/iPad app by Steve Kliewer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precise-audiobook-player/id1255655632 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steve Kliewer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255655631)
- Category: Books
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precise-audiobook-player/id1255655632/reviews.md

## What is Precise Audiobook Player?

Fully updated for iOS 15.5
If you listen to audiobooks or other lengthy audio items, you need this app.
Precise Audiobook gives you complete control when you want it but still has simple, easy-to-use controls while driving or jogging.

While Apple's built-in audio player will play these files, it was never designed for items longer than a couple of minutes and often loses your place in the book.   
 
Features include:
•	Auto-Bookmarks:  Automatically creates and maintains bookmarks for each book or podcast you listen to.   
•	Custom Bookmarks:  Create and edit special bookmarks at any time.  
•	Chapters: Fully implements the new m4b standard to display and select chapters within such audiobooks. One can now easily review the table of contents, jump to any chapter, move forward or back a chapter easily at any time.
•	Custom Lists:  Starting from albums, playlists, and podcasts on your device; you can create, edit, and revise your own Lists for automatic sequential playback.  This allows you to put together your own sequence of parts of books, episodes of podcasts, and any other audio items.  You can sort, shuffle, reorder, delete or add to any such list at any time.  
•	Driving Mode:  Large controls and displays combined with swipeable controls make it easy to keep your eyes on the road while easily handling most issues that frequently come up on those long drives.  Isn't that why you got audiobooks?
•	Swipe Controls:  Simple broad swipes implement frequently used controls.  For example: stroke horizontally across the top of the display to jump to the next item or across the lower part of the display to jump 30 seconds. 
•	Precision Time Control:  One can pan quickly over the entire book or use a fine panning control.   One can jump forward or backward in increments of 10 minutes, 1 minute, or 10 seconds.  The current position and time remaining are displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds.
•	Controls-Lock:  No more accidental control taps or wasted power for displays that you aren't looking at for long periods of time.   Turn your device face down and put it in your pocket while jogging.  The controls and display return as soon as you turn it face-up.  
•	User Preferences: Change the screen brightness, speed of playback, and many other preferences.
•	Help: Quick and easy how-to-get-started instructions as well as detailed notes and suggestions for later are available at a tap.
•	Formats:  Plays any and all audio files stored in your iTunes library on your device. (mp3, m4a, m4b, aac, podcast, Audible, aiff, wav, and Apple Lossless)
•	Remote Controls:  Fully implements all car stereo and headphone controls.   
•	External Playback:  Fully utilizes Bluetooth and airPlay options.

Although a must-have app for audiobooks and podcasts, it works 
outstandingly for playing all your music as well.

## Key features

- Auto-bookmarks
- Chapter navigation for m4b files
- Customizable playback lists
- Driving mode with large controls
- Precision time control
- Support for various audio formats

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/precise-audiobook-player/id1255655632/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Requires access to media library

*2024-01-11, version 6.2*

Maybe it should have been obvious to me. I wanted an app I can play audio books directly with out having to give permissions to my other media. Silly me.

### 5/5 — A great app for audiobook listeners

*2020-09-09*

This is a great app for listening to audiobooks in particular, but also music podcasts et cetera. The developer is very responsive to comments made by app users.  Particular strengths of the app are A great search facility and the ability to move backwards and forwards in various ways through audiobooks et cetera. Much effort has gone into the development work to make the app as a useful and reliable as it is now. I recommend this apppp to all audiobook users. It is great value for money.

### 3/5 — Updated review for version 4.0

*2019-10-09, version 4.0*

App now works

### 5/5 — Great app for podcast geeks

*2017-08-13, version 1.0*

Very well designed. Gives detailed control of podcasts and other audio files.

## Frequently asked questions about Precise Audiobook Player

### What audio formats does Precise Audiobook Player support?

Precise Audiobook Player supports a wide range of audio formats including mp3, m4a, m4b, aac, podcasts, Audible, aiff, wav, and Apple Lossless. This ensures compatibility with most audio files stored in your iTunes library.

### How does Precise Audiobook Player handle bookmarks?

The app automatically creates and maintains bookmarks for each book or podcast you listen to. Additionally, you can create and edit custom bookmarks at any time for specific points in your audio.

### Is Precise Audiobook Player easy to use while driving?

Yes, it features a dedicated Driving Mode with large, swipeable controls designed for easy operation while keeping your eyes on the road. This mode simplifies common actions like skipping forward or backward.

### Can I create custom playback sequences with Precise Audiobook Player?

Absolutely. You can create, edit, and revise custom lists for automatic sequential playback. This allows you to combine parts of books, podcast episodes, or other audio items in your preferred order.

### Does Precise Audiobook Player offer chapter support?

Yes, it fully implements the m4b standard for displaying and selecting chapters within audiobooks. You can easily view the table of contents, jump to any chapter, or move between chapters.

### What is the price of Precise Audiobook Player?

Precise Audiobook Player is a paid app priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### On which Apple devices can I use Precise Audiobook Player?

Precise Audiobook Player is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work seamlessly across these Apple devices.

### How often is Precise Audiobook Player updated?

The app was last updated on October 5, 2025, with version 7.0. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and support for the latest iOS versions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2025-10-05

Fully updated for iOS 17.6

### 6.2 — 2022-08-13

Display was improved for iPhone 6S or larger and all iPads.

### 6.1 — 2021-11-04

Updated for iOS 15.0

### 6.0 — 2020-08-30

Completely updated for iOS 13.

### 5.0 — 2020-07-06

Enhanced user messages and playback position updating after background playing
Added log function with email reporting, updated Features info page, and Settings page.
Added double and triple tap gesture to move forward or rewind 30 seconds
Seamlessly handle faults caused by iOS: after background play and when accessing stored data.
Fixed phone call interruption problems.
Retains bookmark information even when iOS reports the data is no longer accessible.

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