Audiobook Apps are the topic of our blog post today!
You know, the joy of being engrossed in a good book while multitasking is kind of magical. Audiobooks offer that luxury. Be it on your morning jog, while stuck in traffic, or even when you’re cooking up a storm in the kitchen—audiobooks are the pals that keep you company. No more juggling bulky hardcovers or straining your eyes on screens; it’s all about soaking up a great story through your earbuds now.
Don’t get me wrong, I adore print books. But audiobooks offer a different kind of intimacy, don’t you think? The feeling of a narrator’s voice carrying you through plot twists and emotional arcs adds a whole new layer of experience. And the best part? Your entire library can fit snugly in your pocket, thanks to cloud storage and intuitive apps.
So, let’s get to it. I’ve scoured the web and my own device, and I’m thrilled to spotlight four game-changing audiobook apps. Whether you’re an audiobook veteran or a curious newbie, these apps will streamline your listening experience, from building a killer library to saving those crucial listening bookmarks. Dive in and discover your next audiobook adventure!
Audiobook Apps
Here are our top picks for best audiobook apps:
1. Audible
Audible is my favourite of them all. I have been using it for few years now and I love it. To start using Audible, you need to get a subscription. There are Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus. Audible Plus allows you to listen to audio titles from the Plus Catalog without the need for credits. Audible Premium Plus offers way more features.
Besides getting free access to the Plus Catalog (contains tons of audiobooks, podcasts, and Originals), Audible Premium Plus offers 1 credit per month , an extended selection of best sellers and new releases, and a permanent library. Audible app has a bookmarking feature which allows you to bookmark the parts you like in an audiobook or podcasts and access them anytime you want. It also includes a sleep timer and several other features.
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 12+
2- LibroVox
LibroVox offers access to a huge library of audiobooks that you can stream over the internet or download and listen to anywhere anytime. LibroVox materials are provided for free and its work is based entirely on the work of volunteers who record, edit and distribute books. You can search for audiobooks by genre, author, title, key word, etc.
Each time you open and start listening to an audiobook, the app remembers where you stopped and you can resume listening later on. The app also offers other interesting features such as sleep timer, unlimited bookmarks, and many more.
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free, offers in-app purchases / Age: 4+
3- Audiobooks.com
Audiobooks.com is another good audiobook app to use to access and listen to audiobooks on your mobile device. It allows you to ‘claim credits on titles, access your audio book wishlist, view your library, and play your audio books without ever having to visit the website’. New audiobooks are added to the catalog every single week and there are over 7000 audiobooks available for free access. Also, Audiobooks.com offers your first premium audiobook for free!
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free / Age: 4+
4. Kobo Books
Kobo Books offers access to millions of ebooks and audiobooks covering various genres. You can purchase audiobooks from Kobo and they will automatically be added to the app. Some of the features offered by Kobo Books app include: the ability to customize the way you read (e.g., edit the style and size of the text you read, try night mode, etc), schedule your player to turn off after a set period of time, start reading on any device and pick up on another, supports several languages, and many more.
Compatibility: iPhone/iPad and Android / Price: Free / Age: 12+
Final thoughts
Alright, we’ve navigated the ins and outs of these four standout audiobook apps, each with its own unique perks and features to enhance your audiobook journey. Whether you’re into meticulously crafting playlists of your favorite chapters, or you just want to hit ‘play’ and get lost in a story, these apps have got you covered.
So go ahead, convert those idle moments into immersive storytelling experiences. If you’re new to the audiobook scene, brace yourself for a delightful addiction—one where the only side effect is broadening your horizons. Happy listening, everyone!
