Audible: Audio Entertainment
Audible, Inc.
4.5
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About This App

  • Category

    Books & Reference

  • Installs

    100M+

  • Content Rating

    Rated for 12+

  • Developer Email

    [email protected]

  • Privacy Policy

    https://www.audible.com/privacy-policy

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Audible is an app in the entertainment category that focuses on audiobooks and spoken word content. I have been using this app for about two years now, and it has completely changed how I enjoy books during my daily commute and while doing chores around the house. The app first launched way back in 2008, and you can download it from both Google Play and the App Store. It has over 100 million installs on Google Play alone, which shows how popular it has become. The app is free to download, but you need to sign up for an account to start using it. There is no registration fee, but you do need a monthly membership to get credits for audiobooks. The app does have in app purchases for additional credits and books, and there are ads for their own content, but no third party ads which is nice.

When I use the app, I usually start by browsing the featured selections or searching for a specific author. The app remembers where I left off, so I can switch between my phone and tablet without losing my spot. I have found that downloading books over WiFi saves data and keeps everything running smoothly. A simple tip I can share is to use the sleep timer feature when listening before bed, because it automatically stops playback after a set time. You can also adjust the narration speed, which I find very helpful for non fiction books. The app keeps track of your listening history and gives recommendations based on what you have finished. I also like that you can clip short sections of audio to save for later reference.

Compared to other apps like Google Play Books or Scribd, I prefer Audible because of the sheer size of its library. Google Play Books has audiobooks too, but their selection is much smaller and the user experience is not as smooth. Scribd offers unlimited listening for a flat fee, but their catalog rotates and popular titles often disappear. With Audible, once you buy a book with a credit, it stays in your library forever, and you can re download it anytime. The app also handles playback better than most competitors, with less buffering and a more stable connection. The narration quality is consistently high because Audible works directly with professional narrators and publishers. I have tried other apps, but I always come back to this one for the reliability and depth of its content.

Features

  • 🎧 The main function is listening to audiobooks with adjustable narration speed, sleep timer, and bookmarking tools. You can speed up to 3.5x or slow down to 0.5x, which is helpful for different types of books. Compared to Libby, which only offers basic playback, Audible gives you more control over your listening experience.
  • 📚 Another key function is the library management system. You can create collections, mark books as finished, and see your listening stats. Libby lets you borrow books from libraries, but your access ends when the loan period finishes. With Audible, your purchased books stay in your library permanently, which gives you peace of mind.
  • 🔍 The search and discovery feature is also worth mentioning. You can search by author, narrator, genre, or series. The app shows you related titles and curated lists. Libby has a search function too, but it feels more limited and often returns irrelevant results. Audible's recommendations are much more accurate based on what you have listened to before.

Pros

  • 👍 Audible excels at providing high quality narration across almost every title. The professional narrators bring the stories to life in a way that text to speech engines cannot match. Apps like Google Play Books often have mixed narration quality, with some books using low quality AI voices instead of real people.
  • 👍 The cross device sync is another area where Audible performs very well. I can start a book on my phone during my commute and continue on my tablet at home without any issues. Spotify audiobooks do not offer this kind of seamless sync, and you often have to manually find your place again.
  • 👍 The return policy is generous compared to other platforms. If you do not like a book, you can exchange it for a credit within a year of purchase. Apple Books does not offer this flexibility, and once you buy a title, you are stuck with it.

Cons

  • 👎 The membership cost is higher than some alternatives. For example, Spotify Premium includes 15 hours of audiobook listening per month at no extra cost, while Audible requires a separate subscription. This makes it less accessible for casual listeners who do not consume many books.
  • 👎 The app interface can feel cluttered with too many promotional banners and suggestions. Libby has a cleaner design that focuses on your current loans and holds. Audible could improve by letting users customize their home screen to hide features they do not use often.

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