# Storytel - Audiobooks Library — Audio Books & Reading App

> Extensive audiobook and ebook library with personalized recommendations and offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Storytel Sweden AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storytel-audiobooks-library/id348177651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Storytel Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/348177654)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 10,916 App Store ratings · 1,455 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 171 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, German (Germany), Hebrew, Icelandic and 8 more
- Released: 2011-01-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storytel-audiobooks-library/id348177651/reviews.md

## What is Storytel?

Welcome to a wide world of wonderful audiobooks, ebooks, and things that aren’t books but are still pretty great.

Storytel is home to beloved stories, in-depth podcasts, and exclusive Storytel Originals.

Whether you listen or read, you’ll find the right story for any moment.

• Explore a massive library of stories in English and other languages
• Jump freely from story to story until you find one you love
• Build your bookshelf and get personalized recommendations
• Find what fits your mood, like crime, feel-good, or self-development
• Follow your favorite authors and series
• Browse and share reviews and reactions
• Try out that book your friend keeps talking about
• Discover what’s trending in the culture

LISTEN AND READ YOUR WAY

• Listen to audio stories on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and CarPlay
• Stream stories or download them for later
• Switch between listening and reading anywhere in a book
• Listen at your own pace: regular, sped up, or slowed down
• Set bookmarks and attach your thoughts as notes
• Drift off to dreamland with the sleep timer
• Spare those pretty eyes with Dark Mode
• See your stats and set a Listening Goal

KIDS MODE INCLUDED

• Let your kid find adventure in a space with just children’s stories
• Show or hide children’s books in your bookshelf
• Set your own pin code for parental control

HOW IT WORKS

Storytel is available in 25+ countries, including both local and international story treasures in different languages. A subscription gives you access to our ever-growing library of audiobooks, ebooks, and other stories.

In-app subscriptions will be charged via your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of the subscription period unless auto renewal is turned off in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before your subscription period runs out.

When a free trial is offered, we will ask you to add a payment method when starting the trial. But don't worry – if you cancel before the last day of the trial you won't be charged.

The content, languages and subscriptions available may vary by region. Some titles and offers shown above may not be available in your country or selected subscription plan.

Terms and conditions: https://www.storytel.com/documents/terms-and-conditions

Privacy policy: https://www.storytel.com/documents/privacy-policy

Questions? Feedback? Speak to a real person! Reach us at support@storytel.com

## Key features

- Massive audiobook and ebook library
- Personalized recommendations
- Offline listening and reading
- Switch between listening and reading
- Sleep timer and dark mode
- Kids mode with parental controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storytel Unlimited (Spain) | $9.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Mexico) | $8.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Colombia) | $5.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Bulgaria) | $7.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Poland) | $7.99 | per month |
| Storytel Select | $1.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (India) | $3.49 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (UAE) | $9.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Turkey) | $5.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (SA) | $7.99 | per month |
| Storytel Unlimited (Egypt) | $5.49 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #163 in Top Free · Book (US App Store)
- #63 in Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Storytel?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🤗 Great app for listening to audiobooks
- 💰 Affordable subscription
- 📚 Wide library of books
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages
- 🎧 Good quality audio narration

**Cons**

- 🌎 Limited availability of books in certain regions
- 🔍 Difficult to search and find desired books
- 🔀 Lack of chapter navigation and bookmarking
- 🔇 Low audio volume in some books
- 🔁 Repeated recommendations of already read books

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Offline mode problems and lost progress
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more English language books
- Improve search and filtering functionality
- Introduce chapter-level navigation
- Allow simultaneous reading and listening
- Provide more language options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,455)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storytel-audiobooks-library/id348177651/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 책 추가 / 대댓 기능

*2026-08-23*

안녕하세요. 읽으실진 모르겠지만 리뷰 한번 써봅니다 !! 올해 3월부터 스토리텔을 계속 사용하고 있어요 🤲🏻 저는 밤에 들으면서 자는걸 좋아합니다 크킄 🫶🏻 그런데 요즘은 읽을책이 고갈 됐어요 😢 물론 녹음하는 시간이 많이 들죠오 그치만 요즘은 아무리 봐도 청소년들이 읽을책들이 많이 없어서 읽은책 계속 듣고 있어요 큐ㅠ😭 그리고 또 제가 요즘 리뷰 쓰는걸 좋아하는데, 저는 올해 시작해 모르지만 리뷰 대댓 기능이 있었다고 하더라고요 !!💗 많은 사람들과 책 대화 나누는것은 너무 좋은거 같아요 🥹 가능하다면 이 기능 추가해주실수 있으신가요 ..?ㅜㅜ 사람들도 다 원해요오 !! 대댓을 원하는 댓시위도 있을 만큼이요 허허🙈 저같은 사람 하나가 이런다고 안생길 가능성이 높은거 알지만 만약 보게 된다면 답변 주시면 너무나도 감사할거 같아요 ㅠㅠ🫶🏻🥹 그리고 없앤 이유도 궁금해요오 .. 사람들이랑 책이야기를 나누는 공간은 스토리텔이 짱이거든요 !!ㅎㅎ🌸 지금은 조금 많이 불편하게 사람들이랑 책 리뷰를 쓰고 있어서 .. 제발 간절히 부탁드립니다 🙏🏻😭 지금도 잘쓰고 있지만 이 기능이 생긴다면 더 발전할수 있을거 같아요 ㅠㅠ💞 그럼 긴글 읽어주셔서 감사드리고 너무 좋은 앱인거 같아요 🩷 항상 건강하고 행복하시길 바랍니다아 !!🫶🏻😚

### 5/5 — Biz niye böyleyiz?

*2026-08-12, version 26.31.0*

Muhteşem bir kitap, yine Osman Balcıgil’in araştırmacı gazeteci ve yazar kaleminden çıkmış, aydınlatıcı, öğretici ve düşündürücü bir kitap. Memleketim için çok üzülüyorum.

### 5/5 — Recenzja

*2026-08-05, version 26.31.0*

Aplikacja Storytel jest suuper ,slucham  codziennieSprzątam,gotuje odpoczywam  -slucham książki.Jest bardzo duży wybór.Najlepszym lekorem moim zdaniem jest Filip Kosior.Polecilam koleżankom i też sa zadowolone.Też sie uzależniły jak ja.Jestem bardzo zadowolona

### 5/5 — Any book

*2026-07-31, version 26.29.0*

I  am using  the Story time app in my free time for example in the car. I absolutely love it. I won’t be able to read all the book I have chance to listen while driving.Thank you Storytel.

### 1/5 — No

*2026-07-31, version 26.29.0*

Mmm no me pareció si no quieres pagar no lo descargue yo lo descargué porq aquí ni sale que uno tiene q pagar pero ps ya en la app no te deja ni leer ni escuchar sin q pagues

### 5/5 — Deutschland schafft sich ab. Eine Bilanz nach 15 Jahren.

*2026-07-27*

Sehr informativ, sehr aufschlussreich sehr gut nachvollziehbar und vor allem sehr zu empfehlen an jeden der sich für Politik und gesellschaftliche Entwicklung interessiert

### 2/5 — Free Trial Ends with No Warning – Immediate Billing After

*2026-07-25*

The app is great, but the “30 day free trial” offer is misleading. Once the first 15 hours have been used up, there is no “warning” or notification before being billed for a monthly subscription, even if the free trial started that same day.

Additionally, the maximum volume subscription (45hrs/month in France) is expensive as well as insufficient.

### 5/5 — Kadha ithuvare Babu Paul

*2026-07-18, version 26.28.0*

Adhikarathinte idanazhikayl virachicha mahanaya prathibha ❤️👏pranamam Babu Paul sir

### 5/5 — 다

*2026-07-17, version 26.28.0*

너무 책 내용을 좋은 목소리로 읽는다

### 1/5 — Sad day

*2026-07-16, version 26.28.0*

If only we could have access in the US.

## Frequently asked questions about Storytel

### What is this app?

This app provides access to a large library of audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts. You can listen to stories, read books, and discover exclusive content. It offers personalized recommendations and allows you to switch between listening and reading within a book.

### What are the key features?

Key features include a massive library of stories in multiple languages, the ability to download content for offline use, seamless switching between audio and text formats, customizable playback speed, a sleep timer, and a dedicated kids mode with parental controls.

### How much does it cost?

The app operates on a subscription model, granting access to its entire library. In-app subscriptions are charged through your iTunes account and will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the subscription period ends. Free trials are available.

### What devices is it compatible with?

You can listen to audio stories on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and CarPlay. The app also supports reading ebooks on compatible devices.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for anyone who enjoys consuming books and podcasts. It's ideal for commuters, avid readers, and those who prefer audio content, with features catering to both adults and children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.33.0 — 2026-08-24

This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.32.0 — 2026-08-12

This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.31.0 — 2026-08-05

This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.29.0 — 2026-07-30

This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.28.0 — 2026-07-15

This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

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