Absorb - for Audiobookshelf
How much does Absorb - for Audiobookshelf cost?
Prices are current as of 10 Sept 2026.
Absorb - for Audiobookshelf has no in-app products on record in the United States.
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| Rating / 5 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 183 | 1.2K | 906 | 427 | 133 | 68 | 61 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 10 |
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| One-time price | — | $4.99 | — | — | $9.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Absorb - for Audiobookshelf reviews
4.9 out of 5, based on 183 reviews.
What people like
- Beautiful, professional looking interface
- Totally free with no paywall
- Background downloads actually work well
- Smooth and easy to use
What they complain about
- German translation has wrong words
- Cannot auto-download next chapters yet
- Drops connection when scrolling fast
- Crashes sometimes with mini-player
Solid, but has its issues
First off, the app feels sleek and modern, with a responsive UI and well designed layout. It has fun statistics and tons of customization to tweak it to your preferences. It really hits every checkbox for what features I want to see in a player, including playback rate, chapter selector, library browser and filter, metadata view, and an epub reader. The now playing screen is very useful, which of course is also adjustable however you want it. Coming from other ABS iOS apps I also want to say that I have a much easier time downloading my books through absorb, with background downloads actually working if my screen darkens a moment. That was a real issue with my last player. Edit: disregard below statements, there was a mangled entry in the db for ABS causing client crashing, as promised it’s a 5/5 for me. Though I’m still unsure why other apps could handle the corrupted entries and absorb couldn’t. I will say it still has a suite of its own issues though. The app drops connection to the server frequently, even though the domain is reachable through other apps on the same phone or by browser. I believe it’s an issue when flooding requests, happens a lot when I scroll through my library too quickly. It will also crash infrequently when utilizing the mini-player, I have better luck keeping the app focused most of the time. If it weren’t for the connection issues I’d say it’s 5/5.
整体不错，希望加入自动预载章节
目前好像只能下载同系列的下一本书，没办法自动下载同一本书的下几个章节，希望能加入这个功能，保证网络不佳时不会断听
No VoiceOver kompatibility
German translation contains incorrect wording. Examples: * The play button is labeled “Absorb” instead of “Abspielen”. * The download option is labeled “Vollständig Absorb(en)” instead of something like “Vollständig herunterladen”. Also, with VoiceOver enabled on iOS it is currently impossible to dismiss the audiobook detail sheet without disabling VoiceOver. Thanks anyway for the great app and the work you've put into it. Maybe there will be an update for it.
Works great, looks great
Super responsive, has a great UI and is unique and creative
For the love of the game
I’ve tried every single Audiobookshelf client on the App Store and this is by far the best with no paywall, just an opportunity to donate. This man came out of the woordworks and created a masterpiece just for the love of the game.
Exceptional
As a long-time developer, I have to give credit where it’s due. Absorb is one of those apps that reminds me what great software feels like. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do, but it does it with style, polish, and grace. To me, it’s the little things that separate a good application from an excellent one. The thoughtful design, attention to detail, and smooth user experience show that the developer truly cares about the craft. Well done, and thank you for creating such a high-quality application.
Great App!
It’s clear that a ton of work has been put into this app, and it gives a really nice experience. Totally free, has features not on other apps, and offers a super customizable listening experience.
Skip All Others
This... This is the only Audiobookshelf app that actually meets my standards. Don't bother with anything else.
Delivers everything it promises and more
I've tried nearly every iOS app for Audiobookshelf. This one is the clear winner.
Amazing app, works flawlessly
I’ve tried a handful of different application applications for Audiobookshelf prior to this one and this one is hands-down by far the best of them. It’s easy to use, it’s stable, it can load my entire library, which many of the other apps couldn’t, and I have zero complaints or concerned about using it.
Designed well and practical!
As one who appreciates aesthetics, this is by far the most beautiful ABS app. It feels like a professional dev just had a pet project he finally put to market. Beautiful, functional. Fantastic app!
A must have!
After being an iPhone user since the iPhone 4, I am writing my first review. This app is incredible. It checks every box in terms of functionality and ease of use. Absolutely perfect with Audiobookshelf.
Absorb - for Audiobookshelf FAQ
- Is Absorb - for Audiobookshelf free?
- Yes. The app is free, in all 175 countries it sells in, and it sells nothing inside it.
- Does Absorb - for Audiobookshelf have a free trial?
- No. None of its offers (US) come with a free trial.
- What are the best alternatives to Absorb - for Audiobookshelf?
- AudioBooth: Audiobooks Player (4.9 from 1,183 reviews, premium from $0.99), plappa (4.7 from 906 reviews) and ShelfPlayer - Audio Book Shelf (3.9 from 427 reviews, premium from $2.99).
Absorb - for Audiobookshelf download
Last updated 29 days ago.
Absorb - for Audiobookshelf sells in 175 countries. It was released 5 months ago, on 5 May 2026. It holds a 4.9 rating from 183 reviews.
Supports 1 language: English.
How much does Absorb - for Audiobookshelf make?
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