LudyRead - Audiobook Player

v1.3.1 fixes the multi-episode audiobook bug and the chapter-switch crash. Sorry for the inconvenience — please update and listen uninterrupted.

Your audiobooks. Your library. No subscription required.

LudyRead is a premium audiobook player designed for Apple users who own their own books. Import M4B, MP3, M4A, AAC, and FLAC files and enjoy a beautifully crafted listening experience — completely offline, completely private.

POWERFUL PLAYBACK

• Chapter navigation with visual progress
• Adjustable playback speed (0.5x to 3.0x)
• Smart rewind when resuming
• Sleep timer with shake-to-extend
• Bookmarks with notes and export

YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED

• Beautiful cover art display
• Sort by title, author, or progress
• Listening / Finished / Unfinished sections
• Full-text search across titles, authors, and chapters

IMPORT FROM ANYWHERE

• Files app and AirDrop
• Share Sheet from any app
• WiFi Web Upload from your computer
• Cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive)
• Audiobookshelf server connection

APPLE ECOSYSTEM

• CarPlay with 3 custom tabs and chapter navigation
• Apple Watch remote control
• iCloud sync across all your devices
• Widgets and Live Activities
• Siri Shortcuts support

BUILT FOR PRIVACY

• All files stored locally on your device
• No account required
• No tracking, no ads
• Your listening habits stay yours

PRICING

• Free: 3 books with full playback features
• Pro Lifetime: One-time purchase, unlock unlimited books
• Watch Pack: One-time purchase for Apple Watch features
• Family Sharing enabled — buy once, share with family
• No subscriptions. Ever.

LudyRead is built with iOS 26 and Liquid Glass design. It's the audiobook player Apple would make if they cared about your own library.