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Apple BooksAudible
Free

The app is free; ebooks and audiobooks are bought individually with no subscription.

 Paid

Subscription from $8.99 a month after a free 30-day trial, with occasional promotional…

macOS, iOS Android, iOS, Web
  • Ebooks and audiobooks in a single app
  • Reading position syncs through iCloud
  • Large catalog of audiobooks and exclusive Originals
  • Offline listening in the app
  • Only available on Apple devices
  • Store purchases are tied to Apple's ecosystem
  • Requires a subscription and an Amazon account
  • Purchased titles stay tied to Amazon's apps
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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