Best apps like Storyteller Reader

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Storyteller Reader

Shane Friedman

Looking for something like Storyteller Reader? We've analyzed 10+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

Top Alternatives to Storyteller Reader

#1

SoundLeaf by Hemant Kumar

Your Stories, Your Way!

Editor's Choice

📚 Books

4.5(34 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app provides a premium iOS client for the open-source Audiobookshelf server. It offers a beautiful, intuitive interface for listening to your personal audiobook collection with features like CarPlay support and offline downloads.

#2

Still: for Audiobookshelf by 统伟陈

Audiobooks, Ebooks, Podcasts

Strong Contender

📚 Books

4.9(43 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This minimalist audio player connects to your private Audiobookshelf server, offering a focused listening experience for audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts. Enjoy offline downloads, seamless cross-device sync, and a distraction-free interface designed for inward resonance.

#3

Absorb - for Audiobookshelf by Nathan Poulson

Worth Considering

📚 Books

4.9(111 ratings)

Free

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This app provides a streamlined mobile experience for listening to audiobooks and podcasts from your self-hosted media server. Enjoy features like offline playback, chapter navigation, and listening statistics. It's a free, open-source solution with no ads or data collection.

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Audiobookshelf Client

Access your self-hosted audiobooks and ebooks with a native iOS client. Stream or download content, enjoy a distraction-free reader, and manage your library with customizable views and cross-device sync.

Audiobook playback with sleep timer and speed controlEpub and PDF reader with customizable themesOffline download support for audiobooks and ebooks

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BookOrbit: The Official App

BookOrbit: The Official App

BookOrbit: The Official App

Your reading space

Manage and enjoy your entire digital library, including ebooks, comics, audiobooks, and podcasts, all in one private space. Access your content offline, track your reading habits, and even convert ebooks to audio. Premium features offer enhanced functionality and unlimited access.

Supports multiple file formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, etc.)Offline access to downloaded contentText-to-speech functionality

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Your Audiobookshelf companion

Listen to your personal audiobook collection with this companion app. Enjoy features like adjustable playback speed, a sleep timer, and easy chapter navigation. Download books for offline listening and sync your progress across devices.

Variable playback speedSleep timerOffline listening

free with in-app purchases

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AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player

AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player

AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player

Audiobookshelf made simple

This app provides a streamlined iOS experience for managing and listening to your self-hosted audiobook library from Audiobookshelf. Enjoy essential playback controls, offline downloads, and seamless integration with your server.

Audiobookshelf integrationEssential playback controlsOffline downloads

free with in-app purchases

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eBook Reader, Manager & Cloud

Manage, read, and organize your entire eBook collection across all devices with cloud synchronization. Customize your reading experience with extensive settings, highlights, and annotations. Supports various formats and offers text-to-speech functionality.

Cross-platform eBook readerCloud synchronizationOrganize with virtual bookshelves

free with in-app purchases

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ShelfPlayer - Audio Book Shelf

ShelfPlayer - Audio Book Shelf

ShelfPlayer - Audio Book Shelf

Reading Player for Audiobooks

This app provides a native iOS experience for managing and listening to audiobooks and podcasts from your self-hosted Audiobookshelf library. It offers robust playback controls, offline access, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem.

Unified audiobook and podcast managementMulti-server supportFlexible authentication options

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Spine - Audiobook Player

Spine - Audiobook Player

Spine - Audiobook Player

Audiobooks, finally beautiful

This app enhances audiobook listening with features like listener levels, daily streaks, and shareable year-end recaps. It offers a beautiful, integrated player and syncs with Hardcover, all while keeping your data private on-device.

Integrated audiobook playerListener levels and daily streaksHardcover sync

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