Report updated Mar 31, 2026
LibriVox Audiobooks – Ad-Free
v9.7.2Literature enthusiasts and students who prefer classic, public domain works and value a distraction-free, one-time payment model over recurring subscriptions.
What Is LibriVox Audiobooks – Ad-Free?
Launched Oct 24, 2012
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Provides an uninterrupted listening environment for public domain audiobooks
Allows users to download audiobooks for playback without an internet connection
Includes sleep timer, bookmarking, and support for CarPlay/Android Auto
Search and filter by author, narrator, genre, or keyword
Tools to build and organize personal libraries of audiobooks
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate content value and selection and cost-effectiveness, but report playback stability and crashes and ui/ux regressions.”
What Users Love
Thousands books, essays, radio shows- all available for free!
Librivox brings stories of the past to life.
It's so much better than paying monthly for Audible.
Worth every cent.
Pain Points
It keeps stopping all the time.
Recordings have been repeatedly cutting off.
Recent update removed the rapid access scroll feature.
The book list titles are shoved to the right side.
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | #16 | ▼4 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- One-time payment model
- Extensive public domain catalog
- High historical rating
Cons
- Recent technical instability
- UI/UX regressions
- Lack of social media presence
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Capitalize on subscription fatigue
- Improve progress tracking features
- Curated collection discovery
Market Threats
- Larger competitors expanding free tiers
- Potential for new open-source entrants
- Platform policy changes
What are the key takeaways?
LibriVox Audiobooks – Ad-Free is a exciting books app that is a paid app. With a 4.8/5 rating from 5.7K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate content value and selection, though playback stability and crashes remains a common concern.
Best for: Literature enthusiasts and students who prefer classic, public domain works and value a distraction-free, one-time payment model over recurring subscriptions.
How much does it cost?
Model: paid
The app utilizes a 'pay once, own forever' model, positioning itself as a low-cost, distraction-free alternative to subscription-based audiobook services.
iOS Version
9.7.2
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Oct 24, 2012
iOS Price
$4.99
Android Price
$4.99
Developer
BookDesign LLC