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Audible vs Apple Books: catalog facts
Audible	Apple Books
Paid Subscription from $8.99 a month after a free 30-day trial, with occasional promotional…	Free The app is free; ebooks and audiobooks are bought individually with no subscription.
Android, iOS, Web	macOS, iOS
Large catalog of audiobooks and exclusive Originals Offline listening in the app	Ebooks and audiobooks in a single app Reading position syncs through iCloud
Requires a subscription and an Amazon account Purchased titles stay tied to Amazon's apps	Only available on Apple devices Store purchases are tied to Apple's ecosystem
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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