# Black Library Audio

> Browse, buy and listen to the full range of Black Library audio products.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamesworkshop.blacklibraryaudio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamesworkshop.blacklibraryaudio)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gamesworkshop.blacklibraryaudio`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Games Workshop Limited
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 105,312
- **Rating:** 2.32 / 5 (654 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-05
- **First published:** 2016-09-30
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamesworkshop.blacklibraryaudio)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.warhammerdigital.com/app-privacy-policy.html](http://www.warhammerdigital.com/app-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

Experience the thrilling worlds of Warhammer with Black Library Audio, the ultimate mobile app for audiobooks and audio dramas. Browse over 175 titles, including Horus Heresy, Warhammer 40,000, and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Purchase and download your favorites directly within the app, then enjoy immersive storytelling anywhere with the integrated audio player.

Choose between full unabridged audiobooks narrated word for word or dynamic audio dramas featuring actors, music, and sound effects. Manage your purchased collection easily through the app’s library and switch seamlessly between devices on the same platform. Black Library Audio brings epic fantasy adventures right to your phone or tablet for on-the-go listening pleasure.

## Rankings

- #215,992 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.gamesworkshop.blacklibraryaudio.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Black Library Audio app offers exclusive Warhammer 40K audiobooks and dramas in a centralized library, which users appreciate. However, many report significant playback issues: audio pauses on notifications, stops during GPS prompts, and disconnections. Downloads require Wi-Fi, preventing mobile data use, which frustrates travelers. Users also face limited filtering options, app crashes, battery drain, and occasional corrupted downloads. Despite these flaws, fans value its unique content, hoping future updates will improve stability, usability, and flexibility.

### Pros

- Provides access to a unique collection of Black Library audiobooks and audio dramas not available elsewhere.
- Organizes audiobooks and audio dramas well within the app, making it convenient to have a centralized place for the collection.
- Generally reliable playback with some users finding the app free from freezing or crashing.
- Allows users to purchase and listen to exclusive Warhammer 40K audio content.
- Customer support is responsive at least initially, as indicated by one user receiving a reply about an issue.

### Cons

- App frequently pauses playback when phone notifications arrive, requiring manual resuming.
- Playback often stops or disconnects when other apps like Google Maps send audio prompts, disrupting listening experience, especially while driving.
- Cannot download content over mobile data; app requires Wi-Fi to download audiobooks, limiting usage when traveling or without Wi-Fi.
- Playback can be buggy such as skipping chapters, repeating chapters, or downloads being incomplete or corrupted.
- Filtering and sorting options are limited or reset frequently, making navigation difficult, and the 'hide completed books' filter does not work properly.
- App drains phone battery excessively even when not actively in use.
- No option to upload or transfer previously purchased or downloaded audiobooks, resulting in double purchases for some users.
- Cannot resume playback automatically after interruptions and no small skip controls; chapter skipping is coarse and unintuitive.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamesworkshop.blacklibraryaudio)