# Undulib — Audiobook & Audio Drama Player

> Dedicated audio player for audiobooks and audio dramas with advanced playback features. (iPhone/iPad app by Charles Butler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undulib/id1024718755 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Charles Butler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024718754)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2015-08-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undulib/id1024718755/reviews.md

## What is Undulib?

The audiobook player for audiodrama enthusiast.

Keep your audiobook's separated from your audio drama collection. It's as easy as adding #audiodrama to the comments in iTunes.

Supports embedded chapters and multi-track books.

Two progress indicators, one for the total length and another for chapter length.

Remembers playback position

Includes a sleep timer

Uses iTunes to manage your media and obeys sort metadata such as "Sort Title"

Supports Audible and iTunes books with DRM (iOS 8 does not support DRM chapters)

Works with external headset or car stereo controls

If you're not interested in audiodramas Undulib is also an excellent audiobook player.

Listen Smarter. Listen with Undulib!

## Key features

- Separates audiobooks from audio dramas
- Supports embedded chapters
- Supports multi-track books
- Dual progress indicators (total and chapter)
- Remembers playback position
- Sleep timer
- Supports DRM for Audible and iTunes books

## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/undulib/id1024718755/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Really nice!

*2021-07-19, version 1.5.3*

I really like this app. I was given an iPhone 6 that I use like an iPod. Unfortunately, Audible’s app will no longer play on it. This is a more than adequate replacement. The only improvements I would like to see are an automobile mode similar to Audible’s app and a bookmark feature.

### 4/5 — Almost perfect - please add gapless track playback!

*2021-03-03, version 1.5.3*

I listen to a lot of audio dramas, and this app is so nearly perfect for sorting and listening to those dramas that, for one reason or another, don’t have an app of their own. One little thing keeps it from perfection - a lot of my dramas are broken up into individual tracks, so gapless track transitioning is essential. Unfortunately, Undulib lacks this feature (as far as I can tell), resulting in a brief but noticeable pause in the drama as tracks change, which is very distracting. Otherwise, it’s perfect. Please, add gapless track transitioning!

### 5/5 — Best Audiobook App & Supports CarPlay

*2019-11-17, version 1.5.3*

This is my favourite audiobook app! Very simple,not filled with useless extra features and supports CarPlay (which works flawlessly). I'm so happy I no longer need to depend on iBooks in my car.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2018-08-03, version 1.4.0*

My original review seems to have vanished so I am commenting again. This is what Apple’s audiobook app should be like. Simple and remembers where you left off. It also now has CarPlay. What’s not to like??  A nice addition would be to be able to recall the previous bookmark. I have been known to fall asleep while listening in bed and finding where I was previously can be a mite tedious. Absolutely. Great app, thanks a lot!

### 5/5 — Lacking features

*2018-07-05, version 1.3.10*

Update
The index is hugely helpful, and makes the app much more useable.

Looking forward to further improvements.  :)
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While I do use this app daily, it lacks features that have me searching for a replacement. 

For perspective, I keep over 200 audiobooks on my iPhone.

Features this app needs:
1. Search
2. Index on the right side, as found in Contacts app
3. Condensed list display / ability to turn off cover art in the book list (I.e. show more titles at once)
4. Sorting options (by author, A-Z/Z-A)

Other features that would be appreciated:
1. A way to sort series/show series titles together (folders, tags, ?)
2. Ability to have the book list presented using just the cover art

### 5/5 — Suits my needs perfectly

*2018-05-30, version 1.3.7*

Remembers last position even after the app was closed, 30 second seek buttons, decent interface.

All in all an excellent app, it was well worth the purchase considering I was having difficulty finding a good audiobook player.

### 5/5 — Great app for audiobooks and drama

*2018-05-22, version 1.3.7*

I’m a collector of radio drama and have hundreds of old time radio shows I like to listen to. This app makes it easy to do and allows me to keep them separate from audiobooks.

If there was one think I’d like to see in the future is the addition of a CarPlay UI, which is where I listen to my content the most.

### 1/5 — Don't waste your time!

*2018-04-24, version 1.3.4*

Forget about this app being a waste of your money... It's worse, a waste of time trying to figure it out.  I never was able to get it to work.  I ended up using iBooks.  I wish I would have started with iBooks.

### 4/5 — Rock solid but too basic

*2017-12-01, version 1.3.4*

This player has a lot going for it. Clean look, never crashes, handles chapters well, is very nimble and responsive and putting the radio plays in a second tab is a clever secondary feature. Note that I expect you could put any books you like on the second tab as long as you added the tag in iTunes to those books.

Now to the shortcomings. Note that this is my most used Player but these are the things that it really lacks.  First, it really needs a swipe forward/swipe back/tap on the artwork for pause/play to make it useful while driving. Looking for the buttons is just too distracting when behind the wheel or when walking in bright sunlight.  Second, since the sleep timer is most useful when going to sleep, why is it impossible to see at night after you've taken your glasses off? There has to be a way to make it more visible. In addition, the shake to extend feature is useless to those of us who dock the phone for charging at night. I've suggested better ways that have been used in the past in players. Hopefully some Dev will someday listen :-). The ability to have the entire screen rotate 180 when in a car dash slot or in your pocket would also be very welcome.  

All these things aside, it's probably the best $.99 I've spent in a long time. If you listen to a lot of books this is a nice app to have in your arsenal since it's few problems are acts of omission rather than commission. I'm not suggesting it gets bulked up with features like some other better known player but it does need a small set of features added.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t import mp3 files

*2017-10-18, version 1.3.4*

I wasn’t able to import my mp3 files to this app it’s basically useless.  Contacted the developer but haven’t heard from him.  Waste of money

## Frequently asked questions about Undulib

### What does Undulib do?

Undulib is an audio player specifically designed for audiobook and audio drama enthusiasts. It helps you organize and play your audio content, allowing you to easily differentiate between audiobooks and audio dramas. The app offers advanced playback features to enhance your listening experience.

### What are the key features of Undulib?

Key features include the ability to separate audiobook and audio drama collections, support for embedded chapters and multi-track books, dual progress indicators for total length and chapter length, remembering playback position, a sleep timer, and support for DRM-protected Audible and iTunes books.

### How much does Undulib cost?

Based on the provided information, Undulib is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for the full functionality.

### What devices is Undulib compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and works with iTunes to manage media. It also supports external headset and car stereo controls, suggesting compatibility with a range of iOS hardware.

### Who would benefit from using Undulib?

Undulib is ideal for avid audiobook listeners and especially for those who enjoy audio dramas. It's also an excellent choice for anyone looking for a robust audiobook player that offers more organizational and playback control than standard media players.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.3 — 2019-11-17

Fixed crash when changing audio source. (For example unplugging your headphones while playing)
Fixed crash when launching the app from a shortcut.

### 1.5.2 — 2019-11-08

iOS 13 compatibility
Hides content stored in iCloud (not on device).
Fixed now playing screen not appearing in CarPlay.
Fixed incorrect album title for single track books.
Fixed resuming playback position when playing books purchased from iBooks.
Added link to Books app when authorizing Audible content.

### 1.5.1 — 2018-11-08

Added Force Touch shortcuts. You can now quickly resume playback or navigate to your books or dramas list from the home screen.

### 1.5.0 — 2018-10-30

+ Added recently played tab to CarPlay
+ Added option to show Chapter Title/Progress on remote info center.
* Fixed chapter progress in notification center / Car Play

### 1.4.0 — 2018-07-17

Added CarPlay Support (If there are any bugs, please feel free to contact me.)

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