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.
4.4(14 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.
4.8(19 ratings)
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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.
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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.
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Listen to your personal audiobook collection with advanced organization and playback features. This app offers a private listening experience with no ads, tracking, or accounts. It supports various file formats and cloud storage integrations.
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Fable Frog
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This app offers a premium listening experience for your self-hosted audiobooks. Enjoy advanced playback controls, library management, offline downloads, and detailed listening statistics. It's designed with accessibility and privacy in mind, connecting seamlessly to your Audiobookshelf server.
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Absorb - for Audiobookshelf
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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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$6.99
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Unify all your self-hosted media libraries into a single, beautiful application. Stream or download music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and manga from various personal servers. Enjoy features like global search, cross-service queuing, and offline playback.
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Lysn: Audiobook Player
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This app enhances your audiobook listening with features like adjustable playback speed, chapter navigation, and smart sleep timers. It allows you to import audiobooks from your device or self-hosted servers and track your listening progress with detailed statistics.
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AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player
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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.
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