#1in Audiobook ListeningAudible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
What is Audible?
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts is a Book genre app for listening to audiobooks and podcasts. The listing describes a library of over 1M audiobooks, exclusive Audible Originals, and curated collections. It also includes Maven, an AI discovery feature for personalized recommendations.
Pricing. Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Listening during commutes, workouts, or runs
- Bedtime listening with a sleep timer
- Offline listening with CarPlay or Apple Watch playback
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Why this app is in S tier
Audible scores 99 out of 100: rating 97, rating count 100, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100, Apple's Editors' Choice 100. The five parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Join millions of Audible users who listen to 1M+ audiobooks, exclusive Audible Originals, and podcasts. We've got what everyone's listening to, from bestsellers and new releases to that story you've been waiting for. Whether you're diving into Harry Potter on your commute, racing through Project Hail Mary at the gym, winding down with a sleep story, or learning something new in 15 minutes - Audible fits how you actually live. WHY AUDIBLE OVER ANYTHING ELSE? • Massive Audio Library - 1M+ audiobooks and podcasts spanning every genre, from global bestsellers to hidden gems • Exclusives You Can't Get Anywhere Else - Audible Originals performed by Hollywood A-listers, award-winning authors, and voices you won't find on any other platform. Award-winning performances. Breakthrough voices. Only on Audible. • Trending & Culturally Relevant - stay in the know with curated collections like Best of #BookTok, Goodreads Members' Picks, celebrity-driven releases, and award-winning titles everyone's talking about. • AI-Powered Discovery with Maven - ask Maven anything: "Find me a thriller under 8 hours", "What's similar to Atomic Habits?", or "Recommend something for a road trip." Get perso
Compare in Audiobook Listening
| Measure | Audible |  Libby, the library app |  Audiobooks.com |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 99 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.9 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 5.6M | 4.6M | 66.3K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 4.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.8 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.6 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 4d ago | 22d ago | 16d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Audible
Is the app free to use?
The App Store price is listed as free. The listing also mentions a free 30-day trial for new members with no commitment, and extra benefits for Amazon Prime members.
Can I listen to audiobooks offline?
Yes. You can download and listen anywhere without wifi. Playback speed can also be adjusted, and a sleep timer is included.
Is there content suitable for children?
The listing mentions a Kids Profile with safe, curated content for children. It also lets you share titles directly from your library.
Is Audible free?
Audible is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Audible good for?
Audible is built for listening during commutes, workouts, or runs, bedtime listening with a sleep timer, offline listening with carplay or apple watch playback. It sits in the audiobook listening list on AppTierList.
Is Audible worth it?
Audible is S tier, ranked #1 of 36 audiobook listening apps with a score of 99 out of 100, from a 4.9 App Store rating across 5,613,286 ratings. That is the top of its list.
How does Audible compare to Libby, the library app?
Audible is S tier at 99; Libby, the library app is S tier at 98. Audible ranks higher. Audible is free to download, with in-app purchases, Libby, the library app is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is Audible updated?
Audible was updated 4 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- Lists
- Audiobook Listening (S tier, #1) · Podcast Listening (S tier, #1) · Audio Stories (S tier, #2)
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 99 / 100
- Rank in list
- #1 of 36
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.9 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 5,613,286
- Recent reviews
- 4.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (4 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Book
- Good for
- Listening during commutes, workouts, or runs, Bedtime listening with a sleep timer, Offline listening with CarPlay or Apple Watch playback
- Requires
- iOS 18.1 or later
- Size
- 352 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 12
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed