Prologue Audiobook Player

Prologue Audiobook Player

For Plex & Audiobookshelf

5.7K ratings
668 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 28, 2019
  • September 28, 2026

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This app provides a seamless audiobook listening experience for users with self-hosted libraries. It connects to Plex and Audiobookshelf, offering offline downloads, advanced playback controls, and detailed listening statistics. Enjoy your audiobooks anywhere with support for multiple Apple devices and integrations.

โœ“Connects to Plex and Audiobookshelf
โœ“Offline audiobook downloads
โœ“Collections and series organization
โœ“Bookmarks and reading list
โœ“Playback statistics and history
โœ“Per-book playback settings
โœ“Sleep timer and smart rewind
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What's New in Prologue Audiobook Player

4.3.2

September 28, 2026

In 4.3.2: Improved: - [Watch] VoiceOver labels for playback controls, book actions and download status Fixed: - Tracks in multi-file audiobooks could download out of order - Seeking could stall or jump in some xHE-AAC audiobooks - Skipping to the end of a book could leave it unfinished and prevent the next queued book from playing - [Watch] Books removed from the reading list on iPhone could remain in the watch's reading list - [Watch] Downloaded books in progress could disappear after relaunching the app - [Watch] Leftover download files could continue taking up storage after books were removed - [Watch] A crash during background syncing with iPhone In 4.3.1: Fixed: - Downloads could fail repeatedly with error 401 - Automatic rewind could incorrectly fire after a manual seek - Inflated app size in 4.3.0 In 4.3.0: - UI adjustments and polish - Added Simplified Chinese translation - Added Croatian translation - Added Polish translation - Updated for iOS 27 - Dropped support for iOS 18

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

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This app dropped -12 positions in Book chart.

Last updated on October 15, 2026.

User reviews

Perfect

Would recommend to anyone who listens to audiobooks and uses Plex

Excellent

Prologue has been a lifesaver for me. I love how everything just works.

Great Application and Developer

Ok. I have sadly removed a star and for a reason that isnโ€™t going to matter to most users. My mom loves her iPhone and largely for audiobooks. But it is an older but in great shape iPhone XS Max which is stuck on iOS 18. And this application being about the most important just dropped support for iOS 18. I bought the application then upgraded to family and have supported the application with several tips. I will not give another tip while my moms phone is not supported. Again most will not care butโ€ฆ.

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Now I have to say that while this is great I was very disappointed in the following.

First, why did my review get deleted? It had a history of the last several years in it with valued information?

Second, the update from 3.x to 4.x was a terrible disaster. It shouldnโ€™t have happened the way it did. All of my history and downloads were lost. The history did return later but I use the downloads as a reading list and had over 100 of them on my phone. This was not fun. Additional a large number of long time features were simply gone.

Now the new application is very nice and the bugs are getting fixed and the features added back along with new features. And this is the only application I am aware of that easily allows me to use my plex server for audio books. It is still the best by far and I will continue to tip the developer once the applications feature set and bug list are back to where we were before.
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So nice

This app is recommended by me at all times

Actually good (Seriously)

Prologue is just genuinely good. Iโ€™ve used it to listen to my audiobooks via Plex, and Iโ€™ve used it via Audiobookshelf. Letโ€™s just say Audiobookshelf is definitely the favorite child here. If you want your audiobooks to actually play like audiobooks instead of a weirdly organized music album, this is the way to go.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Slide-out pane not working in latest version

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Inconsistent behavior when removing/signing out of account

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Requested Features

4 requests

Apple Watch app

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Improved search and filtering

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Automatic bookmarking and sleep tracking

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Integration with other media platforms (e.g. Jellyfin)

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What does this audiobook player do?

This app serves as a dedicated player for audiobooks hosted on your personal Plex or Audiobookshelf servers. It allows you to connect to your existing libraries, download audiobooks for offline listening, and manage your collection with advanced features.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include connecting to Plex and Audiobookshelf, offline downloads, organizing books into collections and series, bookmarking, tracking listening streaks and stats, per-book playback settings, a sleep timer, smart rewind, and voice boost with an equalizer.

How much does this app cost?

The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available. These purchases likely unlock additional features or customization options beyond the core functionality.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to work across the Apple ecosystem, including iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also supports integrations with Siri, Widgets, and CarPlay for a convenient listening experience.

Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for users who have invested in setting up their own audiobook servers using Plex or Audiobookshelf. It offers a superior playback experience compared to generic media players, with features tailored specifically for audiobook listeners.