Audiobookshelf app for iPhone: play your server on iOS
Abookio has native Audiobookshelf integration, so the audiobooks on your self-hosted server play on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and CarPlay, alongside any local or cloud books.
What you get
- Your server, your data. Abookio talks directly to your Audiobookshelf server. There is no third-party cloud in your media path.
- Progress sync through your server. Audiobookshelf users get progress sync via their own server.
- One library. Combine Audiobookshelf with local files, Dropbox, OneDrive and more, and browse by author, narrator, series, genre or tag.
- Built for listening. Per-book speed, smart rewind, skip silence, volume normalization, a sleep timer you can shake to extend, bookmarks and chapters.
- Apple Watch and CarPlay. Download books to your Watch and listen with Bluetooth headphones, or use the CarPlay interface in the car.
How to connect Audiobookshelf
- Install Abookio from the App Store.
- Open the Library tab and choose Add.
- Pick Audiobookshelf, then enter your server address and credentials.
- Choose the library to import and press play.
Pricing
Abookio Pro is a one-time purchase and includes cloud providers plus Audiobookshelf, Plex and Jellyfin. If you do not need Pro, you can unlock the self-hosted integrations with a separate one-time add-on. The App Store shows the current price for your region.
Frequently asked questions
Is Abookio a good Audiobookshelf app for iPhone?
Abookio connects to your Audiobookshelf server and plays your audiobooks on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and CarPlay, with per-book speed, smart rewind, skip silence, a sleep timer and listening stats.
How much does Audiobookshelf support cost?
Abookio Pro is a one-time purchase and includes cloud providers plus Audiobookshelf, Plex and Jellyfin. If you do not need Pro, you can unlock the self-hosted integrations with a separate one-time add-on. The App Store shows the current price for your region.
Does it need an account with Abookio?
No. You only sign in to your own server. Abookio has no accounts, no analytics and no tracking, and there is no third party in your media path.
What iOS version do I need?
iOS 18 or later.
Can I mix it with other sources?
Yes. Pro combines local files, cloud drives and self-hosted servers into one library that you can browse by author, narrator, series, genre or tag.
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An audiobook player for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and CarPlay. No account, no tracking.
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