# Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts > 1M+ audiobooks, podcasts & Originals. Get the stories everyone’s talking about. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audible.application](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audible.application) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.audible.application` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Audible, Inc. - **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE - **Downloads:** 274,443,438 - **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (1,760,392 ratings) - **Version:** 26.34.05 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-28 - **First published:** 2010-08-12 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 154 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-09 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audible.application) - **Website:** [https://www.audible.com](https://www.audible.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.audible.com/legal/privacy-notices](https://www.audible.com/legal/privacy-notices) ## Description **Audible** is an audio entertainment app featuring over 1 million audiobooks, podcasts, and exclusive Audible Originals. Discover bestsellers, trending titles, true crime, fantasy, health and wellness content, children’s stories, and educational audio—all in one library. Listen anywhere with offline downloads, Car Mode, Wear OS support, Bluetooth, and Alexa-enabled devices. Personalize playback with adjustable narration speeds up to 3.5x, sleep timers, bookmarks, notes, and playlists. Create a Kids Profile for family-friendly listening, or try an Audible membership with a free trial for eligible new members. ## Rankings - #531 — Overall - #1 — Books and reference (Gross) - #5 — Android wear (Gross) - #5 — Books and reference (Free) - #9 — Android wear (Free) - #50 — Application (Gross) ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `amazon.permission.COLLECT_METRICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CREDENTIAL_MANAGER_QUERY_CANDIDATE_CREDENTIALS` - `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.amazon.alexa.alertsca.events.AlertEvent` - `com.amazon.alexa.externalmediaplayer.permission.WAKE_UP` - `com.amazon.alexa.handsfree.latencyreporter.LATENCY_PERMISSION` - `com.amazon.appmanager.preload.permission.READ_PRELOAD_DEVICE_INFO_PROVIDER` - `com.amazon.dcp.config.permission.DYN_CONFIG_VALUES_UPDATED` - `com.amazon.dcp.metrics.permission.METRICS_PERMISSION` - `com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.AmazonAccountPropertyService.property.changed` - `com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.CUSTOMER_ATTRIBUTE_SERVICE` - `com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.MANAGE_COR_PFM` - `com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.USE_DEVICE_CREDENTIALS` - `com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.account.changed` - `com.amazon.identity.auth.device.perm.AUTH_SDK` - `com.amazon.identity.permission.CALL_AMAZON_DEVICE_INFORMATION_PROVIDER` - `com.amazon.kindle.cms.CMS_ACCESS` - `com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA` - `com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.audible.application.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.audible.application.externalmediaplayer.permission.WAKE_UP` - `com.audible.application.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.accesspermission.ASAA_PROVIDER.READ` ## Review summary Users praise Audible for its broad library and ease of use, especially for commuting and everyday listening. However, recurring problems include playback glitches and position-tracking failures, subscription-based access limits and pricing concerns, login failures, promotional prompts (notably for Harry Potter), and general UI/stability issues across devices. While the app remains popular for content access and audio experiences, these reliability and access drawbacks may impact satisfaction and retention. ### Pros - Large selection of stories / wide range of audiobooks - Easy to use / user-friendly - Great for listening during commutes / long trips - Positive overall experience / enjoyable listening feedback ### Cons - Playback issues and bugs (position loss, interruptions) - Paywall / subscription gating and high prices - Login issues (sign-in spinning / cannot log in) - Disruptive promotional prompts (e.g., Harry Potter) - UI glitches / stability problems across devices ## Similar extensions and apps - [Audigo - Audio Books](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audigo.audiobooks) — 226 users - [AudioStories: Audio Series](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audioplatform.audiostories) — 85 users - [iHear-AudioBooks & eBooks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ihear.audiobook) — 88,633 users, 4.21 / 5 - [AudioWorld - Audio Stories](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audiobook.audioworld) — 661 users - [AudioBooks HD - Audio Books](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audiobooksHD) — 31,166 users, 3.69 / 5 - [Storytel - Audiobooks & Books](https://chrome-stats.com/d/grit.storytel.app) — 46,443,439 users, 4.40 / 5 - [Play: Audiobooks & Shows](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stdistudio.audiostory) — 763 users - [Anyplay: Audiobooks Reading](https://chrome-stats.com/d/audio.anyplay.next) — 202,628 users, 3.65 / 5 - [StoryByt : Audiobook & Stories](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mab.jahumarketres) — 6,979 users - [StarPod - Audiobook & Novels](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.asquare.StarPod) — 7 users - [Audov](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mytra.app) — 28 users - [Audiobooks.com: Books & More](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audiobooks.androidapp) — 8,632,240 users, 4.55 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audible.application)