# Absorb - for Audiobookshelf

> Books

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6760673498](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6760673498)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6760673498`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nathan Poulson
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (95 ratings)
- **Version:** v1.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-17
- **First published:** 2026-05-05
- **Size:** 61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/absorb-for-audiobookshelf/id6760673498)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/pounat/absorb](https://github.com/pounat/absorb)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/pounat/absorb/blob/main/PRIVACY\_POLICY.md](https://github.com/pounat/absorb/blob/main/PRIVACY_POLICY.md)

## Description

Absorb is a free, open source audiobook and podcast player built for Audiobookshelf, a self-hosted media server for your personal book library.
Connect to your own Audiobookshelf server and enjoy your audiobook collection with a clean, polished mobile experience built specifically for iOS.
Features:

Stream or download books for offline listening
Full playback controls with chapter navigation, sleep timer, and playback speed
Home screen widgets for quick playback controls
Listening stats and streaks to track your progress
Bookmarks with notes
Series tracking and discovery
Light and dark mode
CarPlay support
   And much more!!!

Absorb is built by a solo developer and is completely free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no data collection. Your library stays between you and your server.
Requires a self-hosted Audiobookshelf server. Visit audiobookshelf.org to learn more.

## Rankings

- #134,838 — Overall

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