# Bulbul Books

> Books in Pashto & Dari

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1586783624](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1586783624)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1586783624`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Intellectual Applications & Products
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (522 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-20
- **First published:** 2021-10-26
- **Size:** 70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bulbul-books/id1586783624)
- **Website:** [https://bulbulaudio.com](https://bulbulaudio.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://api.bulbulaudio.com/privacy\_policy](https://api.bulbulaudio.com/privacy_policy)

## Description

**Bulbul Books** brings audiobooks, stories, short reads, news, and live radio to Pashto and Dari readers and listeners. Explore novels, history, personal development, and more with engaging narration, or read free Blinks—short book summaries designed to help you discover useful ideas in minutes.

Download audiobooks for offline listening, adjust reading preferences, track your progress in a personal library, share discoveries, and enjoy content on iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay. Bulbul also offers opportunities to become a narrator and earn through storytelling, creating a welcoming platform centered on Afghan languages and culture.

## Rankings

- #70,792 — Overall

## Review summary

Users broadly praise Bulbul for its Dari/Pashto content and learner-friendly design, including a notable first Pashto audiobook. However, recurring concerns include a coin-based access model with hidden prices, stability problems (crashes/hangs), and a strong demand for offline mode/downloads. Addressing pricing clarity, reliability, and offline access could significantly improve the experience while maintaining the app’s educational and cultural value.

### Pros

- Dari and Pashto language audiobooks are available, including a first Pashto title, making content accessible in local languages.
- User-friendly design with strong educational value, helping learning and audio comprehension for youth and learners.
- Widely praised by users and many express willingness to recommend the app to others.
- The app is seen as a refreshing, culture-friendly reading option that encourages listening-based literacy.

### Cons

- Coin-based access content: price of books isn’t visible until you try to use coins and some reviews urge reverting the coin requirement.
- Stability issues: reports of the app crashing/closing automatically and playback hanging.
- Lack of offline mode/downloads: users repeatedly request offline listening/download capability and downloads for offline use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1586783624)