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Best Audio Book Player Apps

225+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

The best audio book player apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 225+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Audio Book Player

BookPlayer#1

BookPlayer by BOOKPLAYER LLC

Plays M4B/M4A/MP3 audiobooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.8😊(18K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#77in 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
Novelwave: An Audiobook Player#2

Novelwave: An Audiobook Player by Mihai Petrenco

Offline player for audiobooks
Strong Contender
📚 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.

Prologue Audiobook Player#3

Prologue Audiobook Player by Prologue Audio Pty Ltd

Für Plex & Audiobookshelf
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless Plex integration
  • 👍 Excellent audiobook management
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable performance
  • 👍 Beautiful and intuitive UI

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and playback issues
  • 🔒 Lack of family sharing support
  • 🔒 Download feature locked behind paywall

More Audio Book Player apps to explore

4
Apple Books
Apple Books
Apple Books
Read, listen, discover.
Free

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.

Discover millions of books and audiobooksPersonalized recommendations and curated collectionsCustomizable reading experience (fonts, themes, spacing)
📚 Books
(71K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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
10
Audiobook Player Offline Books
Audiobook Player Offline Books
Audiobook Player Offline Books
Offline MP3/MP4/MOV Uploader
Free

Listen to your personal audiobooks with this simple player. Upload your MP3, MP4, MOV, or WAV files and enjoy audiobook-style playback. Features include progress tracking, smart controls, and offline listening.

Upload personal audio files (MP3, MP4, MOV, WAV)Track listening progress and resume playbackSmart playback controls (skip, seek, speed)
📚 Books
(0)
free
11
Libby, the library app
Libby, the library app
Libby, the library app
Library audiobooks and ebooks
Free

Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

Borrow ebooks and audiobooksDownload for offline accessSend ebooks to Kindle
📚 Books
(4.1M)
free
12
My Books – Unlimited Library
My Books – Unlimited Library
My Books – Unlimited Library
Use your free time to read
Free

Access a vast library of over 50,000 free books and audiobooks across numerous genres. Enjoy a modern, user-friendly interface designed for comfortable reading and listening. Discover classics, explore banned books, and get daily recommendations.

Over 50,000 free books and audiobooksMultiple genres including classics, fantasy, sci-fi, and banned booksAudiobook listening option
📚 Books
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Audiobook Player: MP3 M4A M4B
Audiobook Player: MP3 M4A M4B
Audiobook Player: MP3 M4A M4B
Import, Listen & Sync Offline
Free
📚 Books
(7)
15
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
16
Music Offline Player - Riffa
Music Offline Player - Riffa
Music Offline Player - Riffa
Mp3 Listen, Audio Song Play
Free

Listen to your entire music collection without an internet connection. Organize songs, albums, and artists, and create custom playlists for any mood. Supports a wide range of audio formats for a seamless listening experience.

Offline music playbackCreate custom playlistsOrganize songs, albums, artists
🎵 Music
(205)
freemium
17
Lysn: Audiobook Player
Lysn: Audiobook Player
Lysn: Audiobook Player
by Sunny Kumar
Free

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.

Import from device or self-hosted serversAdjustable playback speedSmart sleep timer
📚 Books
(4)
freemium
18
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Listen to novels
Free

Access a vast library of audio entertainment, including bestsellers, new releases, and sleep stories. Stream or download titles for offline listening, with personalized recommendations and features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer.

Massive audiobook libraryFree audiobook accessMonthly VIP selection
📚 Books
(64K)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
Undulib
Undulib
Undulib
Audiobook & Audio Drama Player
Free

This app is a dedicated audio player designed for audiobook and audio drama enthusiasts. It allows users to easily separate their collections and offers advanced playback features like chapter support, dual progress indicators, and a sleep timer.

Separates audiobooks from audio dramasSupports embedded chaptersSupports multi-track books
📚 Books
(29)
paid

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