LudyRead Available on App Store

Your audiobooks, your library

A premium audiobook player for people who own their books. M4B, MP3, FLAC — with CarPlay, Apple Watch, and iCloud sync. No subscription required.

M4B / MP3 / FLAC Chapter navigation CarPlay Apple Watch iCloud Sync

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iOS 17+ · iPhone & iPad · CarPlay · Apple Watch · Free / Pro lifetime

LudyRead audiobook library with beautiful cover art display

LudyRead now playing screen with chapter navigation and playback controls

One-time purchase — no subscription M4B, MP3, FLAC & more Free tier — 3 books included

Powerful Playback

Every chapter, every detail.

Visual chapter progress lets you see exactly where you are. Adjustable speed from 0.5x to 3.0x. Smart rewind when you resume. Sleep timer with shake-to-extend. Bookmarks with notes you can export.

Chapter navigation with visual progress
Playback speed 0.5x to 3.0x
Sleep timer with shake-to-extend

LudyRead chapter navigation and playback controls

LudyRead import options including WiFi upload and cloud storage

Import From Anywhere

Your books, your way.

Import audiobooks from Files, AirDrop, WiFi web upload, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, or your Audiobookshelf server. Smart library organizes by title, author, or progress.

Files, AirDrop, WiFi upload, cloud storage
Native Audiobookshelf server connection
Sort by title, author, or listening progress

Works everywhere you listen

CarPlay, Apple Watch, iCloud sync, widgets, and Siri Shortcuts.

CarPlay

3 custom tabs and chapter navigation

Apple Watch

Remote control from your wrist

iCloud Sync

Progress syncs across all devices

Widgets

Now Playing and Live Activities

Everything included

The audiobook player Apple would make if they cared about your own library.

Chapter Navigation

Visual chapter progress, tap to jump, and smart rewind when resuming. Never lose your place.

Speed Control

Adjustable playback from 0.5x to 3.0x. Find your perfect listening pace for any book.

Sleep Timer

Fall asleep to your audiobook. Shake-to-extend keeps it playing if you're still awake.

Import Anywhere

Files app, AirDrop, WiFi upload, cloud storage, and Audiobookshelf server. Your books, your way.

CarPlay Ready

Full CarPlay support with 3 custom tabs and chapter navigation. Perfect for long drives.

Privacy First

No accounts. No tracking. No ads. No subscriptions. All books and data stay on your device.

See it in action

Simple pricing

Free to start. One upgrade. No tricks.

Free

3 books with full playback features
Chapter navigation • Speed control
Sleep timer • Bookmarks
No account required

BEST VALUE

Pro

Lifetime

Everything in Free
Unlimited audiobooks
iCloud sync • CarPlay • Apple Watch
Family Sharing included

Questions

What audio formats are supported?

LudyRead supports M4B (with chapter metadata), MP3, M4A, AAC, and FLAC. Import from Files, AirDrop, WiFi upload, cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive), or connect directly to your Audiobookshelf server.

Is this a one-time purchase?

Yes. The free tier gives you 3 books with full playback features. Pro is a one-time purchase for unlimited books. Watch Pack is a separate one-time purchase for Apple Watch features. Family Sharing is supported. No subscriptions, ever.

Does it sync across devices?

Yes. iCloud sync keeps your library, bookmarks, and listening progress in sync across all your Apple devices — iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Does it work with CarPlay?

Yes. Full CarPlay support with 3 customizable tabs, chapter navigation, and playback controls. Browse your library and pick up where you left off — all from your car's display.

Can I connect to my Audiobookshelf server?

Yes. LudyRead has native Audiobookshelf integration. Connect to your self-hosted server, browse your library, and sync books for offline listening.

Ready to own your audiobook experience?

Download free from the App Store. Start listening with 3 books, upgrade anytime.

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