Best Audiobooks Now Apps

239+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Audiobooks Now Audio Books, this is the deeper bench. 239+ audiobooks now apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Audiobooks Now Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Audiobooks Now Audio BooksAudiobooks Now Audio BooksFree4.1★ (431)NoYesNov 2026
2Chirp AudiobooksChirp AudiobooksFree4.8★ (90K)NoNoNov 2026
3Libro.fm AudiobooksLibro.fm AudiobooksFree4.9★ (41K)NoNoNov 2026
4Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
5Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (28K)NoNoNov 2026
6Booklis: Best Audiobooks NowBooklis: Best Audiobooks NowFree4.2★ (32)YesYesOct 2026
7LibriVox Audiobooks - zLibraryLibriVox Audiobooks - zLibraryFree4.3★ (190)NoYesOct 2026
8BukBuk: Ideas to AudiobooksBukBuk: Ideas to AudiobooksFree—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Audiobooks Now

Audiobooks Now Audio Books#1

Audiobooks Now Audio Books by AudiobooksNow.com

Listen to Audiobooks Now
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.1😊(431 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast library of over 420,000 audiobooks, including bestsellers and thousands of free titles. Download or stream for offline listening, sync across devices, and enjoy features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer. Save money with club pricing or everyday low prices.

What We Love

  • 💰 Well priced
  • 📚 Excellent selection
  • 👍 User friendly
  • 🎧 Great for commutes and travel
  • 🤝 Good customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy playback issues
  • ⏪ Loses place when paused
  • 🔇 Volume issues
  • 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
Chirp Audiobooks#2

Chirp Audiobooks by Pubmark Inc.

Audio without Subscriptions
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8😊(90K ratings)
Free
#55in Books
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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.

What We Love

  • 💰 Affordable audiobooks
  • 📚 Good selection of books
  • 🔍 Easy to browse and find books
  • 🎧 Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • 🤝 Helpful customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App stability issues (crashes, losing place in books)
  • 🔍 Difficult to manage/organize large library
  • 🚫 Lack of features (no CarPlay support, no bookmarks)
  • 🇨🇦 Limited availability in certain regions
Libro.fm Audiobooks#3

Libro.fm Audiobooks by Libro.fm

Support your bookstore
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(41K ratings)
Free
#94in Books
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Access a vast library of audiobooks while supporting local bookstores. Purchase audiobooks with credits, enjoy DRM-free downloads, and listen on the go with features like playback speed control and a sleep timer. Your purchases directly benefit independent booksellers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Support for local bookstores
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 💡 DRM-free audiobooks
  • 🎨 Great user interface
  • 🎁 Generous membership benefits

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy playback and syncing issues
  • 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality
  • 💰 Audiobook prices can be high
  • 🤔 Lack of certain features (e.g. chapters, in-app purchases)

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FAQ about Audiobooks Now

What are the best audiobooks now apps for iPhone?
Audiobooks Now Audio Books tops our audiobooks now apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.1-star average from 431 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top audiobooks now apps we rank are free to download, including Audiobooks Now Audio Books and Chirp Audiobooks.
Audiobooks Now Audio Books has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 239+ audiobooks now apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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