Easy to use
I am pleased to have very recently discovered this app. The book pricing is very competitive, with a maximum prive of £8.99 - less than the book I am currently listening to is on other platforms - and this reduces as you buy more books. Some books are only £3.99. The narration is by real people - no AI-generated voices - which is great. It is good to have an independent British-based audiobook platform.
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MCMichael Cayley
Easily rivals the big smile
I was so happy to find an audiobook app that isn’t evil.
There are a few tweaks needed to bring it to exactly the same functionality as Audible but I am happy to live with these. (Eg the sleep timer just stops the audio rather than tapering off gradually.)
There is an innovative extra that goes beyond Audible - their X book format which is an ebook along with the audio book and so the text can be followed whilst listening to it at no extra cost. Hurrah!
There are again a few tweaks which would make it even more accessible for some disabled users but I really like that many of the books are available in this format. There isn’t a payment that has to be made each month either - so no need to worry about how to finish one book before buying another one.
There are a few tweaks needed to bring it to exactly the same functionality as Audible but I am happy to live with these. (Eg the sleep timer just stops the audio rather than tapering off gradually.)
There is an innovative extra that goes beyond Audible - their X book format which is an ebook along with the audio book and so the text can be followed whilst listening to it at no extra cost. Hurrah!
There are again a few tweaks which would make it even more accessible for some disabled users but I really like that many of the books are available in this format. There isn’t a payment that has to be made each month either - so no need to worry about how to finish one book before buying another one.
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Llucyeliza
Response from developer
Thank you for the lovely review! Please note you can choose whether the audio tapers or stops with the sleep timer. Go to My xigxag / Settings / Preferences and make sure the 'Sleep auto fade volume' is toggled right (you should see green). And, we appreciate your feedback on the x-book...we're looking to make more accessibility improvements to the listen-and-read experience soon. 💜
Best app on my phone
Let me tell you about this app! Out of all of the apps on my phone it is the one that has changed my life the most. If I could only keep one app it would be this. This app has an amazing selection. It is rare that I can’t find the book I want on it. The audiobooks are of the highest quality with exceptional narrators. There is NO subscription fee. You pay for what you buy. Thats it. Not to mention that the more books you buy the cheaper they become! I have bought so many books on this platform and I have rarely been disappointed (and where I have it was a fault of the book, not the app). Customer service is always helpful and friendly and I have told so many people about this app. It honestly feels like it’s not there to rip people off to make a profit. It feels like it’s one of those rare things that are actually there to improve people’s lives and help, not just look for ways to fleece them. I can’t tell you the sheer hours of pleasure this app has bought me. I’m a busy at home mum and I do not have time to sit and read, but I can stick on my headphones and listen to a book whilst I’m doing my cleaning, cooking, errands etc. The pleasure it brings me is insane. I might look like I’m peeling potatoes, but in reality my heart is in my mouth entering some gothic haunted house (or whatever the genre). I am just so thankful this app exists and yes it does weirdly mean a lot to me and I’m not going to apologise for that!
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AAmyJG1984
Excellent
Easy to use app with a great variety of books. Download of books is quick and easy, and it is a great way to get new releases for a reasonable (or even cheap!) price. The customer service team are really friendly and super helpful, you really get personalised support if required. Much cheaper than audible, and I would highly recommend for audiobook fans
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CCLBT26
Best App on my phone
I absolutely love this App. I have used lots of different reading Apps but this is by far my favourite. I love that I don’t have to subscribe and that the books have a fixed price point that get cheaper the more you purchase. They have a great selection and are fairly priced with some great bargain finds too. I find I read a lot more as a result of having this app.
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LLiljpow
