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what is your choice of android app for audiobooks
Hi everyone,
I'm reading about a lot of apps (preferably free or one-time purchase of app) and would like to see what folks here prefer to use? I started this search because I realized sometimes I am to tired to read, but really like to "listen" to stories. So I do have Overdrive, and have a few books in audio from both my library, and another free membership at a larger library in my State, Sonoma County Library if anyone is interested. Signs you up for 3 months I think it is! Very, good deal ![]() I am looking for an app for my android phone though as it has the best sound. Any ideas for me to try? I just downloaded one called Audio Books from Audible from the Googe Play Store so far, to try out ![]() Thanks in advance for any feedback ![]() Edit: forget the Audio Books from Audible, it's Amazon and I am trying to be done with them. I just opened the app and sure enough, it's Amazon behind it. Last edited by abbynormal52; 10-13-2019 at 11:47 AM. |
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I mostly use Audible but for those files that are not from there I Voice Audiobook Player which has a simple minimalist interface that I like and can play a variety of formats.
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That is certainly a good app I use everyday on my Kindle, but sometimes the books aren't available at the library. So I am thinking something else to be a sort of backup app
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I also use Voice -- it works well, but does require you to load the book onto the device first. I'd prefer something that could do its own load from a Cloud provider -- on my iPhone I use Bound, which allows me to load directly from my OneDrive. Of course, my first and primary audiobook reader on both Android and iPhone is Audible.
ETA: Another one I've used is Smart Audiobook Player. Works well, with a full-featured trial, and then $1.99 or revert to a somewhat stupider version. Even the stupid version works well, but if you're on a device that doesn't have the Google App Store, it's your only choice -- the $1.99 can only be done through the App Store. Last edited by CRussel; 10-13-2019 at 01:29 PM. Reason: Added Smart Audiobook Player |
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o saeclum infacetum
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I think I must have misunderstood you. Where else are you getting audiobooks? I thought you were looking for a way to play your OverDrive books, but it seems you're looking for an audiobook store that's not Audible?
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I don't read a lot of audiobooks but I have used the paid (non "stupid"
![]() It does the job, is well maintained with frequent updates and is widely used, so probably worth having a look at. Last edited by AnotherCat; 10-17-2019 at 07:08 PM. |
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Smart Audiobook Player is an excellent app for Android. It is free. No ads. No bothersome popups trying to get you to pay anything. You can pay $2.00 to add a few extra features that you probably don't really need (an equalizer, speed adjustment, etc.) It is worth paying this small amount just to support the developer, as this is really an excellent app.
This is a great app if you already have audiobooks as MP3 files. Just transfer those to your device and Smart Audiobook Player will play them. Many of the audiobook apps tie you into their specific store so that you have to buy your audiobooks from them (e.g., Audible). Smart Audiobook Player does not tie you in like this however. https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...layer&hl=en_US |
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Your post reminded me to correct the app's name in my post
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I use it based on source. I used to have an Audible account so use that when want to play my several unread books. I have Scribd account now, and use that app when I listen to theirs. On the other hand, I have Smart Audiobook Player for when listening to other sources.
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I also use Smart Audiobook Player. I've tried many apps but none of them worked like I wanted/needed to. The interface is also clean and looks nice. So I didn't even hesitate buying the pro version.
The developer is also super nice and replies to questions. Sent from my myA17 using Tapatalk |
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Smart Audiobook Player (paid app) on my tablet.
It offers addition of info dot txt file in each book listing. I can't remember book synopsis by title alone so the info file tells me. |
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I started with Mort Audiobook player, liked it's slimness, bought the app (which are all subscription now it seems), and haven't looked elsewhere since.
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I think I've tried most of them over the years. Smart is very good. And free.
I've recently moved to Listen, which I find even better. The only downside is the name - too generic for many Google searches. |
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