17.9
Audiobooks.com is an audiobook service available through the web and free iOS and Android apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Audiobook Apps in 2026
Audiobook apps let you find or listen to spoken books; compare their catalogs and whether they support offline listening. Android apps appear in this category, but availability varies by app. Check Android support, access model, free plans, and paid pricing before choosing.
27.7
Android app and website offer free recordings of public-domain books, with catalog filters for browsing.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
37.2
Android app and website offer free audiobooks to stream or download, with adjustable playback speed.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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Playary
Playary is a digital entertainment platform for music, audiobooks, podcasts, movies, and series.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.1Free plan - 5
Sora
Android app lets students borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comics from their school's collection.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.1Free plan - 6
Audible
Audible offers audiobooks, podcasts, and Audible Originals across Android, iOS, Mac, web, and Windows.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.0From $8.99 a month - 7
Kobo Books
Android and iOS apps offer audiobooks; listen on select Kobo eReaders with Bluetooth, too.
AndroidiOSWeb7.0From $7.99 a month - 8
Skoobe
Android, iOS and web access to a digital library of fiction, nonfiction, guides and audiobooks.
AndroidiOSWeb6.9From €14,388 a year - 9
Ubook
Android app and website offer a subscription to audiobooks, ebooks, and other media, with offline downloads.
AndroidiOSWeb6.9From R$197.90 a year - 10
AudiobooksNow
Android app and website let you buy audiobooks individually or join a savings plan; purchases remain available.
AndroidiOSWeb6.8From $35.99 a year - 11
BookBeat
Android, iOS and web subscription for audiobooks and e-books, with access to over 1 million books.
AndroidiOSWeb6.8From €899 a month - 12
Everand
Android, iOS and web service with book downloads for reading or listening offline.
AndroidiOSWeb6.8From $11.99 a month - 13
Hoopla
Android app lets library patrons borrow and stream or download audiobooks and other media.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.8Free plan - 14
Libby
Android app lets you borrow free audiobooks and other digital materials from your local library.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.8Free plan - 15
Prologue
No Android app; this iPhone and iPad player connects to Plex or Audiobookshelf libraries.
Free planiOSmacOS6.8$4.99 one-time - 16
Audiobookshelf
Audiobookshelf is a free, open-source media server for audiobooks and podcasts that you host yourself.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI6.7Free plan - 17
Bookmate
Android app and website offer ebooks and audiobooks through a subscription, plus a free collection.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.7Free plan - 18
Dwell
Android and iOS Bible audio service with selectable narrators, translations, music, repeat and a sleep timer.
AndroidiOS6.7From $59.99 a year - 19
BookPlayer
BookPlayer is an audiobook player for DRM-free audiobooks on iOS, Android, and macOS.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS6.6Free plan - 20
Libro.fm
Android app and website sell audiobooks while sharing purchase profits with a chosen independent bookshop.
AndroidiOSWeb6.6 - 21
SimplyE
SimplyE was a free e-reader that let library patrons browse, borrow, and read e-books, but the app retired in August 2025.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb6.6Free plan - 22
Storytel
AndroidiOS6.6From €7.99 a month - 23
Nextory
AndroidiOS6.5From €9.99 a month - 24
Downpour
Android and iOS apps and a website sell audiobooks as downloads and physical formats.
AndroidiOSWeb6.4From $12.99 a month - 25
Google Play Books Auto-narrated Audiobooks
No Android app; web tool uses Google technology to narrate eligible ebooks for Play Books or download.
Free planWeb6.3Free plan
Choosing well
Does it support Android?
Check the app's platform details before choosing. Android availability varies across audiobook apps, and support for Android does not establish Xiaomi- or HyperOS-specific compatibility.
How do I compare free access and paid plans?
Look at the access model, whether there is a free plan, and the listed starting price. A free trial is different from a continuing free plan.
For example, Audiobooks.com lists a free plan and a 30-day trial, with paid access from $14.95 per month.
Can I listen offline?
Check whether the app offers offline listening if you want to listen without an internet connection. DRM-free downloads are a separate comparison point, so check that detail too.
How can I compare audiobook catalogs?
Compare the included catalog and access model to see what listening options an app describes. Family sharing is another detail to check if you plan to share access.
Is there an open-source audiobook app?
Audiobookshelf is listed as open source and has a free plan. Check the app's own details for its platforms and features before deciding whether it fits your needs.
Questions people ask
Which audiobook apps have Android support?
Android support varies by app. Check the platform details for the audiobook app you are considering; category listings include Android apps.
Can I get audiobook apps for free?
Free plans are listed for apps including LibriVox, Libby, Hoopla, and Audiobookshelf. Check the app's access model and plan details.
Which audiobook apps let me listen offline?
Offline listening is a comparison point for this category. Check an app's feature details to confirm whether it supports offline listening.
Is there an open-source audiobook app?
Audiobookshelf is listed as open source and has a free plan.
How much does Audiobooks.com cost?
Audiobooks.com lists paid access from $14.95 per month and a 30-day trial. It also lists a free plan.