# Semu Audiobooks & Podcasts — Audiobooks in African dialects > Audiobooks and podcasts in Ethiopian and East African languages. (iPhone/iPad app by SEMU AUDIOBOOKS L.L.C.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semu-audiobooks-and-podcasts/id1509423149 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [SEMU AUDIOBOOKS L.L.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509423148) - Category: Books, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.70/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB - Languages: American English, Amharic, French (France), Oromo, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya - Released: 2020-04-28 - Data updated: 2026-07-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semu-audiobooks-and-podcasts/id1509423149/reviews.md ## What is Semu Audiobooks & Podcasts? Are you struggling to find time for your favorite reads? Do you want to listen to Ethiopian Podcasts on your way to work or home? Download Semu and listen to Audiobooks and Podcasts from the comfort of your phone. Semu offers a library of Audiobooks and Podcasts in several Ethiopian and East African Languages. Enjoy more than a hundred free & paid Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, and Guragigna Audiobooks. Listen to podcasts produced by Ethiopian Podcasters. WITH YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Share a link to your favorite audiobooks with friends and family Gift books to your loved ones REFER YOUR FRIENDS TO GET DISCOUNTS ETHIOPIAN AUDIOBOOKS AND PODCASTS Classic literary works by Ethiopian authors such as Adam Reta, Yordanos Almaz Seifu Alemayehu Gelagay, Mihret Debebe, Andargachew Tsige, Mulugeta Lule and more. An extensive genre of audiobooks and podcasts. Enjoy a collection of free Amharic books, Amharic poems, free Afaan Oromoo books, Tigrinya books, Guragegna books, and more all available for download. Listen to weekly podcast episodes ranging from literary discussions to tech. Find a collection of free Ethiopian kids’ books in several languages HANDY, EASY-TO-USE DESIGN Our audiobook and podcast app is designed to offer you the best user experience. The app is translated into several languages such as Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, Guragegna, Somali, Swahili, English, and French to be used in the language of your preference. Offline streaming allows you to download Audiobooks and Podcasts to listen to them anytime. Add an audiobook to your wishlist Easily get audiobooks with Telebirr within Ethiopia Buy audiobooks through Strip if you live outside Ethiopia Create a personal Podcast Playlist A personal library of your started, not started, finished, and downloaded audiobooks A personal library of your Podcast channels, episodes, playlists, and downloads CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FEATURES Take notes as you listen Use a sleep-timer to listen before bedtime Continue listening from wherever you stopped previously Instant 15 seconds forward and backward rewind CONNECT.DISCOVER.LISTEN Semu Audiobooks is the best app for audiobooks and podcasts in Ethiopian languages. Enjoy! Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SemuAudioBooks/ Twitter https://twitter.com/SemuAudiobooks and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/semu_audiobooks/ to stay up to date with our releases. ## Key features - Audiobooks in Ethiopian and East African languages - Podcasts from Ethiopian podcasters - Offline streaming - Personalized playlists - Wishlist and personal library - Sleep timer and playback controls ## Recent user reviews (10 of 21) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/semu-audiobooks-and-podcasts/id1509423149/reviews.md ### 5/5 — . *2025-09-18, version 3.3.0* Good front interface, helpful and very useful and fun for a lot of people specially if you love to read books ### 5/5 — cool app *2025-07-15, version 3.3.0* love the app! cool interface, easy way to learn the language. ### 5/5 — Semu is the best *2025-07-07, version 3.3.0* Semu Audiobooks is an amazing app that offers audiobooks in Amharic, English, Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Guragigna, and more Ethiopian languages. The books are well-organized by chapters, and you can take notes while listening. It allows you to buy and gift books easily, with great prices and a smooth user experience. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy diverse Ethiopian literature in audio format. ### 4/5 — Perfect Audio Book App *2023-11-24, version 3.2.3* Hello, the Semu app has been great! I’ve only used this on 1 book thus far. A book shows as “free” with subscription. But it’s not really “free” because I need to subscribe to a payment plan and pay a monthly subscription to get the “free” audio book. I don’t read amarigna books often, I pick up a new amarigna book maybe 5 times a year. I read recommended books only for pleasure in between my other readings. I wish this app accommodates subscribers like me who do not read a new amarigna book every week. This app was recommended to me by a book club member. Who like me doesn't read amarigna books often. I did recommend this app to family and friends. Since buying amarigna books isn’t often quick and fast this is an amazing convenience. I love the notifications for new audio book updates as well. Most importantly it’s user friendly and simple to navigate. One thing I noticed is my elderly father had trouble searching for the app I did have to help him and I also thought it was odd the iOS App Store hides this app and it took us a few attempts to find it. Anyway, will be back if I get another book recommendation. ### 2/5 — Idk how I feel about it *2023-02-04, version 3.2.1* I love the concept of the app. But it downloads the books very slowly. I thought it was from my network but it’s the same everywhere I go. I can’t finish a book damnnn. But I fr like the idea ### 5/5 — 4 kilo entertainment *2023-01-06, version 3.2.0* So far, this is the best audiobook and podcast app. I now use this app every day. ### 5/5 — Awesome App! *2022-12-09* I love this app. I’m enjoying the ease of use and the availability of audio books and podcasts. It also incorporates many different languages which gives listeners options to choose from. I’m sure this is going to be Ethiopia’s audible in the near future. Kudos to the developer! I highly recommend it!! ### 5/5 — Nice app *2022-04-02, version 2.0.7* Nice app and recommended for everyone ### 2/5 — Very encouraging & loads of potential *2022-02-08, version 2.0.7* This app has loads of potential to bring Ethiopian & Eritrean literature to the digital era. Only need to work on availability of audio books, maybe produce audiobooks with better audio quality. Options are still limited & somewhat uninviting & counterintuitive that users are not able to order an audiobook within the app… The latest update keeps the app crashing & mostly it doesn’t even start. It’s buggy & those bugs need to be squashed. THE APP CRASHES BEFORE OPENING. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2022-01-22, version 2.0.7* Amazing app and timely. This brings our literature to the world, and I love the design and features. ## Frequently asked questions about Semu Audiobooks & Podcasts ### What is this app? This app provides a library of audiobooks and podcasts in several Ethiopian and East African languages, including Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, and Guragigna. It allows users to listen to classic literary works, podcasts, and children's books. ### What are the key features? Key features include offline streaming for downloaded content, personalized playlists for podcasts, a wishlist for audiobooks, a personal library to track listening progress, and convenient playback controls like a sleep timer and instant rewind. ### How much does it cost? The app offers a collection of free Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, and Guragigna audiobooks and podcasts. Paid audiobooks can be purchased within the app, with options to buy through Telebirr within Ethiopia or Stripe for international users. ### What languages is the app available in? The app itself is translated into multiple languages for user preference, including Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, Guragegna, Somali, Swahili, English, and French. The content library features audiobooks and podcasts in various Ethiopian and East African languages. ### Who is this app for? This app is designed for individuals who want to access and enjoy audiobooks and podcasts in Ethiopian and East African languages, whether for entertainment, education, or staying connected with cultural content. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.3.1 — 2025-12-10 This update introduces the ability to get books through CBE as an additional method to telebirr. ### 3.3.0 — 2025-07-07 Exciting updates! We’ve added a home screen carousel with clickable banners and new “Popular” sections for Books, Podcasts & Authors. Discover redesigned layouts with category previews, clearer buttons, improved contrast, and larger text for better readability. Enjoy a refreshed, more user-friendly experience throughout the app. Plus, you can now rate the app and switch between Light and Dark themes! ### 3.2.3 — 2023-03-21 Bug fix and stability improvements ### 3.2.2 — 2023-02-26 Bug fix and stability improvements ### 3.2.1 — 2023-02-01 Bug fix and stability improvements ## Apps similar to Semu Audiobooks & Podcasts | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bete Tselot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bete-tselot/id451350221) | 4.8 (1,367) | Free | Books | | [AfroRead](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afroread/id1570713916) | 4.6 (8) | Free | Books | | [Amharic-Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amharic-bible/id6752580378) | 4.7 (63) | Free | Books | | [Amharic Bible](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amharic-bible/id6499498318) | 4.9 (145) | Free | Books | | [Tuba: Ethiopian Books](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuba-ethiopian-books/id1600785835) | 4.7 (19) | Free | Books | | [Mezmure Dawit - Psalms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mezmure-dawit-psalms/id6758867069) | — | Free | Books | --- *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 2026-07-04.*