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Best Audio Books Player Apps

220+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good audio books player apps. We benchmark 220+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Audio Books Player

BookPlayer#1

BookPlayer by BOOKPLAYER LLC

Plays M4B/M4A/MP3 audiobooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.8😊(18K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#74in Books
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This app provides a dedicated listening experience for audiobooks in M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC formats. It offers robust import, management, and playback features, including chapter navigation, variable playback speed, and cloud sync for seamless listening across devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Flawless playback
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 💡 Ability to import from various sources
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🐛 Issues with importing or playing certain files
  • 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
Apple Books#2

Apple Books by Apple Inc.

Read, listen, discover.
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.4😐(71K ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover, read, and listen to millions of books and audiobooks. Browse curated collections, personalized recommendations, and bestsellers. Customize your reading experience with various themes and settings, and set reading goals to build a habit. Share your library with family.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration across devices
  • 📚 Vast library of books available
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎧 Exceptional audiobook experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Books get deleted from local storage
  • 🐛 Unreliable syncing between devices
  • 🔒 Lack of audio closed captions
Novelwave: An Audiobook Player#3

Novelwave: An Audiobook Player by Mihai Petrenco

Offline player for audiobooks
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.8(48 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a personalized listening experience for your DRM-free audiobooks. It allows for flexible imports, easy organization, and advanced playback customization. Enjoy features like chapter navigation, headphone controls, and bookmarking.

More Audio Books Player apps to explore

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MP3 Audiobook Player
MP3 Audiobook Player
MP3 Audiobook Player
Plays MP3/M4B/AWB audiobooks
Free

This app allows you to play audiobooks in various formats like MP3, M4B, and M4A on your Apple devices. It supports playback speed adjustment, EQ, and seamless continuation from where you left off. Enjoy your audiobooks without conversion hassles.

Plays MP3, M4B, M4A, and other formatsAdjustable playback speed (0.5x - 5.0x)8-band parametric EQ
📚 Books
(422)
free with in-app purchases
5
Prologue Audiobook Player
Prologue Audiobook Player
Prologue Audiobook Player
Für Plex & Audiobookshelf
Free

This app provides a seamless audiobook listening experience for users with self-hosted libraries. It connects to Plex and Audiobookshelf, offering offline downloads, advanced playback controls, and detailed listening statistics. Enjoy your audiobooks anywhere with support for multiple Apple devices and integrations.

Connects to Plex and AudiobookshelfOffline audiobook downloadsCollections and series organization
📚 Books
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Bound - Audiobook Player
Bound - Audiobook Player
Bound - Audiobook Player
Play MP3/M4B/M4A audiobooks
$4.99

Listen to your DRM-free audiobooks with a modern interface. Import files from cloud services or your computer, manage your library, and enjoy features like automatic playback saving, adjustable speed, and chapter support. Includes CarPlay integration and a sleep timer.

Import from cloud services (Dropbox, OneDrive)Web uploader via WiFiAutomatic playback position saving
📚 Books
(1.8K)
free
7
Audiobooks HQ - audio books
Audiobooks HQ - audio books
Audiobooks HQ - audio books
Hands free audiobooks
Free

Access a vast library of premium and free audiobooks, including bestsellers and classics. Listen on demand without subscriptions, with features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer. Also includes old-time radio dramas.

Large selection of audiobooksFree and premium titlesOn-demand listening
📚 Books
(6.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
BookPlayer: MP3/M4B/M4A/MP4
BookPlayer: MP3/M4B/M4A/MP4
BookPlayer: MP3/M4B/M4A/MP4
Play audio books offline
Free

This app is a dedicated audio player for your personal audiobook collection. It supports various audio file formats and offers convenient playback features like automatic bookmarking and sleep timers. Enjoy your audiobooks offline without any advertisements.

Plays MP3, MP4, M4B, M4A formatsAutomatic bookmarkingQuick chapter jumping
📚 Books
(166)
free with in-app purchases
9
AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player
AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player
AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player
Audiobookshelf made simple
Free

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
📚 Books
(295)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chirp Audiobooks
Chirp Audiobooks
Chirp Audiobooks
Audio without Subscriptions
Free

Discover and purchase audiobooks at significant discounts, with many titles available for free. This app allows you to stream or download your purchased audiobooks for offline listening, offering a cost-effective way to enjoy a vast library without any subscription fees.

Discounted audiobooks starting at $1Hundreds of free audiobooks availableStream or download for offline listening
📚 Books
(86K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
1M+ Popular Books & Stories
Free

Access a vast library of audiobooks, podcasts, and exclusive originals. Enjoy seamless offline listening, customizable playback, and curated content for entertainment, wellness, and more. Perfect for daily commutes or relaxation.

Thousands of audiobooks and podcastsExclusive Audible OriginalsOffline listening and downloads
📚 Books
(5.5M)
free with in-app purchases
12
Audiobook Player SmartBook
Audiobook Player SmartBook
Audiobook Player SmartBook
Play MP3 audio book librivox
Free

Easily play your downloaded MP3 audiobooks on your phone. This app remembers your listening progress, allows for adjustable playback speed, and can shorten silences for more efficient listening. Import your library via cloud services or a local Wi-Fi server.

MP3, M4B, M4A file supportAdjustable playback speedShorten silences
🔧 Utilities
(250)
free with in-app purchases
13
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Books & Audiobooks
Free

Access millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga in one app. Organize your library, enjoy customizable reading and listening experiences, and take your stories anywhere, even offline. Features include smart notes, kid-friendly tools, and voice control for audiobooks.

Millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, mangaOffline reading and listeningCustomizable library shelves
📚 Books
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Bookmobile Audiobook Player
Bookmobile Audiobook Player
Bookmobile Audiobook Player
by Freshmowed Software
Free

This app offers a streamlined and intuitive experience for listening to audiobooks and podcasts. It supports audio from numerous sources, provides robust playback controls optimized for driving, and allows for extensive customization of bookmarks and file management.

Optimized interface for drivingSupports audio from iTunes, Audible, Librivox, CDs, Dropbox, and moreAuto-bookmarks and customizable bookmarks
📚 Books
(265)
free with in-app purchases
15
CloudBeats: audio book player
CloudBeats: audio book player
CloudBeats: audio book player
play books, podcasts, audio
Free

Stream audiobooks, podcasts, and lectures directly from your cloud storage. Save device space by avoiding local downloads and sync your progress across devices. Enjoy flexible playback controls and offline listening.

Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.)Offline playbackCross-device synchronization
📚 Books
(219)
subscription
16
Spine - Audiobook Player
Spine - Audiobook Player
Spine - Audiobook Player
Audiobooks, finally beautiful
Free

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
📚 Books
(16)
free
17
MP3 Audiobook Player Pro
MP3 Audiobook Player Pro
MP3 Audiobook Player Pro
Listen audiobooks anywhere!
$7.99

This app allows you to listen to your own audiobooks in various formats on your Apple devices. It offers adjustable playback speed, sound boosting, and automatic saving of your listening position. Enjoy your audiobooks with convenient controls and car integration.

Plays MP3, M4B, FLAC, and other audio formatsAdjustable playback speed (0.5x to 5.0x)Sound boosting for low-volume audiobooks
📚 Books
(231)
ad-supported
18
Storytel - Audiobooks Library
Storytel - Audiobooks Library
Storytel - Audiobooks Library
Audio Books & Reading App
Free

Access a vast library of audiobooks and ebooks in various languages. Listen or read at your own pace, discover new stories, and enjoy exclusive content. Features include offline listening, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated kids mode.

Massive audiobook and ebook libraryPersonalized recommendationsOffline listening and reading
📚 Books
(11K)
subscription
19
Audiobooks - Librivox library
Audiobooks - Librivox library
Audiobooks - Librivox library
150.000 Audio books & Podcasts
Free

Access a vast library of over 150,000 classic audiobooks and podcasts. Listen anywhere, download for offline playback, and engage with a community through comments and votes. Turn downtime into listening time with this extensive collection.

150,000+ classic audiobooksPodcast listeningOffline downloads
📚 Books
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
AudioBooks - MP3 & M4B player
AudioBooks - MP3 & M4B player
AudioBooks - MP3 & M4B player
by Pavlo Klymenko
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

Enjoy your audiobook collection with an ad-free, private listening experience. This app offers customizable playback controls, library management, and the ability to convert EPUB files into audiobooks.

Ad-free and no data collectionEPUB to Audiobook conversionCustomizable skip buttons
📚 Books
(17)
free with in-app purchases