TaleReady: Audiobook Player

TaleReady: Audiobook Player

LibriVox & MP3 on Apple Watch

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2 reviews
Free
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Released
August 16, 2026
Updated
November 1, 2026

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Listen to audiobooks and podcasts directly on your Apple Watch, even without your iPhone. Supports DRM-free files, LibriVox classics, and private RSS feeds. Offers offline playback and syncs listening progress across devices.

✓Offline Apple Watch playback
✓LibriVox classics integration
✓Podcast RSS feed support
✓Import personal audio files
✓Adjustable playback speed
✓Sleep timer
✓Smart resume
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What's New in TaleReady

1.4

November 1, 2026

New: free audiobooks from LibriVox. Browse and search thousands of public-domain classics read by LibriVox volunteers and add them to your library; they download in the background, even with your iPhone locked. You can also add your own RSS feed by link, such as a paid podcast, then play any episode or send it to Apple Watch with one tap; finished episodes clean themselves up. Everything plays offline and prepares for Apple Watch like your own files.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$7.99

TaleReady Pro — Lifetime

Longer Watch listening, Always Ready, and auto cleanup.

Events

Read more about LibriVox and podcasts on Watch

LibriVox and podcasts on Watch

Free classics and your podcasts, offline on Watch

Nov 3, 2026 — Nov 30, 2026

User reviews

Perfect App!

Thank you for producing such an excellent app! This is exactly what I was looking for. Now that you fixed the m4b bug, the app is perfect! I am happy to purchase the premium upgrade and support your development efforts!

Does not support M4B files

App does not support m4b files. I’ve confirmed proper format and drm free but app is not able to load them at all.

Response from developer

Thank you for reporting this, and sorry for the trouble. You’re right: in 1.3 the “Choose Audio Files” picker greyed out .m4b files even though M4B is supported. It’s fixed in the upcoming 1.3.1, which lets you pick an M4B directly or share it from the Files app. Until then, a workaround: put the .m4b file in its own folder and use “Choose Audiobook Folder”. If anything still doesn’t load, please write to hello@taleready.com. I’m the solo developer and will look into it personally.

FAQ

Does TaleReady have ads?

No, TaleReady is designed to be private and does not contain advertisements. The app explicitly states 'No ads' in its description.

How much does TaleReady cost?

TaleReady is free to download and use, with an optional one-time purchase for TaleReady Pro. Manual one-hour Apple Watch preparation is free.

What devices does TaleReady support?

TaleReady is available for iPhone and Apple Watch. It allows for listening on your watch without your iPhone.

Can I listen to audiobooks offline with TaleReady?

Yes, TaleReady allows you to prepare and listen to audiobooks directly on your Apple Watch offline. It verifies that the watch can play the content.

How often is TaleReady updated?

The latest version is 1.4, and it was last updated on November 1, 2026. This indicates a recent update.

What kind of audio files can I import into TaleReady?

You can import DRM-free audio files, including MP3, M4A, and chaptered M4B files. It also supports LibriVox classics and private podcast RSS feeds.

What are the benefits of TaleReady Pro?

TaleReady Pro is a single lifetime purchase that unlocks larger Apple Watch preparation windows, the 'Always Ready' feature, and automatic cleanup of finished episodes.

Is my listening history private with TaleReady?

Yes, TaleReady is private by design. Your imported audio, listening history, and bookmarks stay on your devices, with no tracking or analytics.