Audiobooks make it easy for you to multi-task and be more productive, whether you are taking your morning commute or working out in the gym. Not to mention, the convenience of buying, lending, and storing has become hassle-free.
There are tons of players in the market today that offer great content in audio format. Let us review the best audiobook apps to listen to every day that are exclusive for Android devices and can be found on the Google Play Store.
In this article, we will look at the 7 options for you to choose from and details on features, costs, settings, and download instructions.
- Audible
- Audiobooks.com
- Libby
- Smart Audiobook Player
- LibriVox
- Wehear
- Storytel
Audible
One of the best audiobook apps in the market today is Audible. Their features like playback, chapter navigation, bookmarking, sleep mode, play speed adjustment are cutting-edge. Plus, their multitasking support for background playback is remarkable.
If you are an Amazon Prime member, you get a trial of 90 days without any commitment. If you aren’t a Prime member, then you get a 30-day free trial after which you pay $14.95 per month plus applicable tax.
The company provides you with control via settings on the Android app.
Data usage and storage allow you to download when on WiFi for offline listening. More features include playback speed controls and push notifications.
Download & Use
You can easily download the application from Google Play Store or the App Store. Simply open the app store, search for ‘Audible’ and click on ‘Install’ to download.
Alternatively, you can go to the Audible website and scan the QR code.
Once you've set-up your free trial, you can browse through the provided categories for an audiobook. To choose, click on the purchase option via the cover presented to buy the audiobook.
Audiobooks.com
The company offers a wide selection of 200,000+ engaging titles. Among its amazing features, a notable one is the cross-device syncing that allows you to transition from device to device without ever losing your content.
The first 3 audiobooks are free for the 30-day trial period. Thereafter, if you sign-up, be ready to shell out $14.95 plus applicable tax, per month.
Tap the menu on the top right corner and under the section “Account”, you will find “Settings.” Make sure to update your podcast preferences, for example, for mobile streaming, or auto or manual downloads.
Download & Use
To download the app you can go to the App Store or the Google Play Store, search for “Audiobooks.com” and click ‘Install’ from the app's page.
Alternatively, go to the company website and fill out the form for the 30-day trial.
To get started, go to the search tab on the home screen and look for the title you want and then click the subscribe button. Either download for later or stream it as you go.
Libby
With the exquisite features of the audiobook app Libby, you can borrow titles for free, all you need is a library card and this app. The award-winning app allows you to use multiple library cards, download, or stream content.
The best part of this app is that it is free to use. As long as you have access to local libraries that provide digital content, you're good to go.
Change the settings first to make sure that you only see content that you like. Tap on “Preferences” on the top right and adjust your filters, for example, language and audience, and then hit the enter button.
Download & Use
Find Libby on the Google Play Store or App Store by searching ‘Libby’ in the search bar, selecting the correct result, and then clicking ‘Install’ from the app's page.
You can also directly download Libby from the company website by scanning the QR code. The download process is very simple and should take less than 2 minutes.
Once you have access to the application, go to the library section and sign in with a valid library card. Download an ebook and find it available under the ‘Shelf’ under the 'Loans and downloads” section. Now download or read online as you wish.
Smart Audiobook Player
Positioned as an audiobook player, this app is perfect to assimilate what you already have on your phone. With features like Chromecast support, playback speed control, and the classification of books, this app works wonders.
Get the full version for the first 30 days, then pay $2 to continue or be downgraded to the basic free version. The price is reasonable and worth it if you have a good inventory of audiobooks on your phone.
The settings of this app work well with the one on the Android platform. For instance, if you find your battery draining, fix it in the general settings tab of the phone. The menu on this app is intuitive and responsive.
Download & Use
Search for ‘Smart Audiobook Player’ on the Google Play Store, and click ‘Install’ to begin downloading to your device.
Alternatively, go to the company website and scan the QR code to start using the application. The download will begin immediately across all your devices with the same login details.
To use, go to the menu, click on ‘Help’ to understand how to best use the app, given your phone capabilities. You can restore purchases using this tab too. Do not forget to download the widget and place it on your home screen.
LibriVox
Features like sleep timer, chapter navigation, and browsing by genre are great for better control of your audiobooks and it saves time too. You can start from where you left off with free downloading options.
The app is available for free for anyone who wishes to listen to audiobooks. With a wide selection of more than 3,000 audiobooks from Gutenberg alone, you are just getting started.
The settings menu allows you to control the audio, streaming, and download options on your Android phone.
Make sure to first set your preferences before using for optimum performance of the app.
Download & Use
In order to download, search ‘LibriVox’ on the App Store or Google Play Store, and after selecting it from the results and traveling to the app's page, click ‘Install’ to begin downloading onto your smartphone device
Yet another option to download the application is to go to the LibriVox website and scan the QR code. The download will begin immediately across all your devices with the same login details.
After the installation process, you can explore the books labeled by author, title, genre, and language under the tab called Browse the Catalog. Genres are listed as “Children", "Fiction and non-fiction", etc so you can find everything in a structured way.
Wehear
Wehear's notable features include free high-quality audiobooks with no ads, to start. You can jump back and forth while you listen and you will have no skipping. The same goes for when you use multiple devices.
The basic app is free to use and they have a stock of over 10,000 audiobooks and eBooks for you to choose from. They do offer in-app purchases which depend on what upgraded feature you want.
The settings options allow you to control what you see on the homage and filter out audiobooks that you don’t like. Make sure to select the right genres that you like and adjust the sleep timer up to 2 hours.
Download & Use
Go to the Google Play Store, and search for ‘Wehear’ to find their app page and click ‘Install’ to download. Alternatively, go to the company website and scan the QR code.
Once you've launched the installed app, click on the menu tab provided on the bottom and select the library. Now select from selection as “Recent”, “Purchased” or, “Downloaded’.
Keep an eye on the editor’s pick on the top and see what is trending in the market in the section after the editor’s pick.
Storytel
Features include Chromecast integration, a children's section of audiobooks, sharing content with friends and family, and getting personal recommendations. Also, using syncing with devices, bookmarking with notes makes life easier for the listener.
The free trial period is for 30 days. If you like the app at the end of the trial, choose from the three subscription options available: Individual for $12.98 per month, Family for $14.90 for two accounts, and Family Plus at $19.90 for 3 accounts.
Go to the settings menu and turn on the “Storytel Enthusiast Program” so that you receive the new app features even before they hit the market. In short, be their beta test focus group and provide feedback.
Download & Use
Now you know how wonderful the app is, you can easily download it from the App Store or the Google Play Store by searching ‘Storytel’ and downloading it to your device by clicking ‘Install’.
Alternatively, you can go to the company website and scan the QR code.
The app is designed to provide features in two areas – audiobooks player and ebook reader. Make sure you familiarize yourself with the settings and change them according to your data usage budget.
Conclusion
With the hectic lives that people lead today, it has become difficult for everyone to take time out and read a book the good old way. Besides, with technological advancements, it has become simpler to have access to thousands of books by simply downloading an app onto their phones.
There are many apps today so choose one that works best for you and within your budget to enjoy all that the wonderful world of reading has to offer.
Spanish version: Las mejores aplicaciones de audiolibros para escuchar todos los días
Last updated on May 23rd, 2023 at 07:08 pm
