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title: "ShelfPlayer - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United States | Apple App Store"
description: "ShelfPlayer  ShelfPlayer is a powerful iOS application for listening to audiobooks and podcasts, designed for users with self-hosted Audiobookshelf libraries. Built in Swift 6 for iOS 18+, ShelfPlayer"
---

# ShelfPlayer — United States
> Audiobookshelf client

![ShelfPlayer App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/89/ff/7a/89ff7a80-1ac4-1a81-4d59-9ae7788a7e7c/ShelfPlayer-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-0-0-1-0-sRGB-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Rasmus Kramer](https://apptail.io/developer/rasmus-kramer-Kibg)
**Category:** Books
**Rating:** 3.9/5 (125 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** io.rfk.shelfplayer
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United States
**Version:** 3.2.1 (released 2026-03-18)
**Original Release:** 2024-03-13
**Languages:** Ukrainian, Dutch, Swedish, German, French, Russian, Chinese, English

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/app/id6475221163)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/united-states](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/united-states)

## ShelfPlayer Description
ShelfPlayer

ShelfPlayer is a powerful iOS application for listening to audiobooks and podcasts, designed for users with self-hosted Audiobookshelf libraries. Built in Swift 6 for iOS 18+, ShelfPlayer is fast, privacy-respecting, and deeply integrated with the Apple ecosystem.

ShelfPlayer does not include any media content. A running Audiobookshelf instance is required to use the app.

Features

• Unified audiobook and podcast app: A single, native experience for audiobooks, podcasts, episodes, authors, narrators, series, collections, and playlists.
• Multi-server support: Works with multiple Audiobookshelf servers and libraries at the same time.
• Flexible authentication: Supports both username/password and OpenID sign-in.
• Custom request headers: Additional HTTP headers can be configured for advanced setups.
• Listen Now: Continue listening and discover content across connected libraries.
• Global and library search: Fast search across books, podcasts, people, series, and episodes.
• Playback queues: Includes both a main queue and an Up Next queue.
• Chapter navigation: Chapter-level controls are available directly in playback views.
• Playback speed controls: Combines quick presets with precise rate tuning.
• Configurable skip intervals: Skip forward and backward durations can be tailored to personal preference.
• Sleep timer: Supports both time-based and chapter-based timers, with Live Activity integration.
• AirPlay and media controls: Native integration with AirPlay and Apple system media controls.
• Bookmarks with notes: Save key moments with optional notes.
• Progress synchronization: Listening progress and sessions stay in sync with Audiobookshelf.
• Listening history: Detailed, item-level listening timelines are available.
• Daily listening tracking: Tracks listening time with optional daily goals.
• Offline mode and downloads: Downloaded content remains available when offline.
• Automatic convenience downloads: Background downloads cover Listen Now, podcast, and series content.
• Collections and playlists: Built-in tools for creating, editing, and organizing collections and playlists.
• PDF viewer: Opens attached PDF documents in-app.
• Home Screen widgets: Includes Start, Listen Now, and Listened Today widgets.
• Live Activities and Dynamic Island: Sleep timer controls stay accessible on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island.
• Siri, App Intents, and Shortcuts: Playback and automation workflows are fully integrated with Apple automation tools.
• CarPlay support: Library browsing and playback controls are available in CarPlay.
• Spotlight integration: Indexed content appears in system search with deep links back into the app.
• Home Screen quick actions: Common playback and search actions are available from the app icon.
• Native iPhone and iPad interface: Optimized layouts with customizable tabs, sorting, and filters.

## ShelfPlayer Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/06/b7/3e/06b73ed5-1758-58ce-f756-b657f8fc4779/29971a75-b24a-416e-9cff-52c3b1b7a3b1_Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPad_Pro__U002812.9-inch_U0029__U00282nd_generation_U0029_-_2024-04-23_at_21.20.46.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/89/f9/34/89f93498-3c4b-4dab-b92a-f041d2f80b21/bd24c1fa-529a-4bc5-8ea2-fb12ab4e756d_Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPad_Pro__U002812.9-inch_U0029__U00282nd_generation_U0029_-_2024-04-23_at_21.20.40.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/10/9c/3c/109c3c82-8dfa-62e0-2681-8ed7cb816b57/269a0a50-b385-4cfe-ba8f-544741f55a92_Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPad_Pro__U002812.9-inch_U0029__U00282nd_generation_U0029_-_2024-04-23_at_21.21.00.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource221/v4/3a/f1/05/3af10589-e14a-6e9b-05d8-0f6b8671df6a/bf7d6864-ba57-4e7a-97e5-5d915e507eda_Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPad_Pro__U002812.9-inch_U0029__U00282nd_generation_U0029_-_2024-04-23_at_21.20.44.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/bc/a2/78/bca278f1-0a07-5878-8695-991dfe354235/343cebed-e577-439c-b0c2-a96c6ad0cca6_Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPad_Pro__U002812.9-inch_U0029__U00282nd_generation_U0029_-_2024-04-23_at_21.21.06.png/2732x2048.png)
- [Screenshot 6](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/PurpleSource211/v4/b6/b0/58/b6b058de-eb70-287c-0040-ac347df7195c/2f7845e8-1e59-4ea6-8590-5b8c9647c0b0_Simulator_Screenshot_-_iPad_Pro__U002812.9-inch_U0029__U00282nd_generation_U0029_-_2024-04-23_at_21.20.52.png/2732x2048.png)

## ShelfPlayer Rating Breakdown in United States
- 5 stars: 71 (57%)
- 4 stars: 17 (14%)
- 3 stars: 8 (6%)
- 2 stars: 8 (6%)
- 1 stars: 21 (17%)

## ShelfPlayer Reviews in United States

### *---- "Lost Progress"
Editing my previous review as I now see where the percentage of progress is shown (only when online), but now the app is losing my progress when closed online. If it can get online at all as it now seems permanently stuck in offline mode.
-- Shawn Shawn Shawn Shawn, 2025-01-02

### *---- "Doesn’t work and developer unhelpful"
I get about 5 minutes of audio book playback then the app dies every time. I reached out to the developer with steps to reproduce and he didnt try to debug.
-- hortisimo, 2024-12-17

### ***** "possibly the perfect iPhone app!"
this app literally hits every note perfectly!

It’s tailor-made for a very specific niche use case: that being folks who run the Audio shelf self hosted audiobook software - but it does it so well that I now prefer it as my ex exclusive full-time way of listening to audiobooks! It’s that good! it’s worth every cent of its price and more. I can’t say enough good things. This is really outstanding work and I deeply appreciate all of the care the authors clearly lavished on this application! It really shows!
-- feoh, 2024-12-11

### ***** "Love the app"
The latest update broke viewing chapters in CarPlay.  I can still view them on the phone.  I also noticed a delay when starting books in this newest update that wasn’t there before.
-- greysave, 2024-11-29

### ***** "Great app"
Saw some people complaining that it’s $5. This price is absolutely worth it. It’s an open source app that is filling the gap left by another open source project. A one time payment to support this project is entirely reasonable.

This app integrates well into iOS and is regularly updated to improve the UX and maintain functionality with the backend that’s not directly under the maintainer’s control.
-- marzvrover, 2024-11-10

### ****- "Love it"
Sometimes presses play instead of “skip 30 seconds back”, touch targets might need some refinement.
-- Sammmichh, 2024-11-04

### ****- "Great App. Wish it had a Widget with the play-pause/open-book buttons"
I love the app. One thing I thought was missing was the ability to clear the cache, in case I updated the metadata of some book that was currently being played. However, the option is available, it just isn’t visible on the main page. I had to go to the rightmost (search) view, and the settings button was there.

The one feature that I miss vs other audiobook apps like Libro.fm or Audible or podcast apps like Pocketcasts is a widget. I wish it had a widget similar to Pocketcasts, that would take you to the book/podcast if you click on the album artwork, and had a button to play/pause the current book/podcast.
-- idkAtom, 2024-10-20

### ***-- "Best on store, but not better than official app"
Happy to support this developer, but I ran in to consistent issues with the app. Local books frequently wouldn’t play, organization in the app is non-existent, and navigation of library is obtuse. I found myself having to stop the app frequently, and finally just went back to side loading the official app for ABS. 

Not a bad app, and if you’re just trying to keep things local for trips without coverage it’s a reasonable option, but otherwise not a great ABS client.
-- Everglow, 2024-10-03

### *---- "immediately crashes"
after working for a couple weeks, it suddenly and repeatedly crashes. even uninstalling and reinstalling doesn't help. server continues to function and stream podcasts as expected, even while I write this review. but the app does not work.
-- no buzz off, 2024-09-30

### ***-- "Disappointing"
I expected a lot more from a $5 app that is written to take advantage of the latest iOS features. While the interface generally looks nice, it is actually less user friendly and less functional than the first party Audiobookshelf app (beta is unfortunately full and it’s not yet on the App Store). Just in the first week of use, I noticed a number of issues that really need to be addressed:

* Mysterious slowdowns that bring the app to a crawl such that force closing and restarting the app was the only option (encountered while queuing multiple downloads)
* Mostly unusable search; searching anything other than author just doesn’t work (searches for title and other metadata just run indefinitely, never returning results)
* The interface, while pretty, is just not at all intuitively designed. Finding settings was difficult, for example
-- Raptorious Dan, 2024-08-24

### *---- "Why is SIRI the first option in car play?"
Why is this even a thing? I turned off SIRI in the options, but it still shows up in the app. Why are my audiobooks sorted by download time instead of my last listened to, or why isn’t there a option to sort by that in the settings?

I’m going back to plappa, at least I don’t get the unwanted SIRI prompt and my books are sorted in a reasonable format.
-- nullenvoid, 2024-08-09

### ***** "The Best Player for AudioBookshelf!"
The only thing that would make this app even better would be adding Apple Watch support for offline listing when I don’t bring my phone with me. I’d gladly pay a few dollars more for the option of taking my books with me on my watch.
-- mvance56, 2024-07-22

### ***** "This app is game changing"
I have been a long time user/tester for the “official” ABS app and compared to it, ShelfPlayer is about 100 years ahead of it. Actual working Siri integration, a working CarPlay implementation, and just a clean easy to navigate UI. 

Spend the few bucks, you will never look back!
-- RevSaxon, 2024-07-15

### ***** "Awesome work!!!"
I just wish I had found your app a bit sooner. Definitely a sold app if you want to move over to Audiobookshelf from other selfhosting options (like Plex who ended Podcast support no sooner than a few years after starting it).
-- Zardoz 1138, 2024-06-16

### ***** "Thoroughly Satisfied"
I’m very happy with this app! It does exactly what I need it to, seamlessly connects to my Audiobookshelf server, and allows for offline listening.

The developer has done a fantastic job with this one and appears to respond quickly when users need help.
-- thalachanar, 2024-04-18

### ***** "Can I use Chinese?"
Can I use Chinese?
-- renunc, 2024-04-11

### ***** "Brilliant! Impressive and elegant app."
I’m so impressed how well put together and smooth and full-featured this app is. It is easier to use and more stable and better integrated into iOS than Patreon or Stitcher or even Apple’s own podcast app. It’s working beautifully with my AudioBookShelf server and I couldn’t be happier with it. Amazing work!!
-- schuss, 2024-04-08

### ***** "Podcast full support"
The audiobooks section is great. However. The podcast options are mostly only available on the app, not much on the carplay.  Way way better than the app audiobookshelf app.
-- Bibin Mohan, 2024-04-06

### **--- "CarPlay support not what I expected…"
Works well, CarPlay does not allow for selecting of media, I can only manipulate a title that is already playing which means I still have to pick up my phone find the title and begin it’s playback.  Works well with audio bookshelf otherwise.
-- Twidget2000, 2024-03-31

### ***** "Works well.  No pain waiting for TestFlight to kick people off the beta for official app."
Using for a few days now.  No issues so far.  CarPlay functionality was an unexpected bonus!
-- User001b, 2024-03-29

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## ShelfPlayer Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Sweden | Books | #2 |
| Top Paid | Germany | Books | #3 |
| Top Paid | Australia | Books | #3 |
| Top Paid | Romania | Books | #3 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Books | #5 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Books | #5 |
| Top Paid | Czechia | Books | #8 |
| Top Paid | United States | Books | #10 |
| Top Paid | France | Books | #10 |
| Top Paid | Canada | Books | #11 |
| Top Paid | Poland | Books | #13 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Books | #16 |
| Top Paid | Austria | Books | #26 |
| Top Paid | Denmark | Books | #27 |
| Top Paid | Hungary | Books | #30 |
| Top Paid | Pakistan | Books | #31 |
| Top Paid | Ireland | Books | #31 |
| Top Paid | New Zealand | Books | #31 |
| Top Paid | Portugal | Books | #32 |
| Top Paid | Netherlands | Books | #34 |
| Top Paid | Belgium | Books | #35 |
| Top Paid | Switzerland | Books | #41 |
| Top Paid | Kazakhstan | Books | #45 |
| Top Paid | India | Books | #49 |
| Top Paid | Spain | Books | #52 |
| Top Paid | Nigeria | Books | #54 |
| Top Paid | Vietnam | Books | #56 |
| Top Grossing | Romania | Books | #59 |
| Top Paid | South Africa | Books | #61 |
| Top Paid | Belarus | Books | #61 |
| Top Paid | Ukraine | Books | #66 |
| Top Paid | Greece | Books | #67 |
| Top Paid | China | Books | #68 |
| Top Paid | Romania | Overall | #68 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Books | #72 |
| Top Paid | Saudi Arabia | Books | #76 |
| Top Paid | Peru | Books | #81 |
| Top Paid | Türkiye | Books | #85 |
| Top Paid | Russia | Books | #88 |
| Top Paid | Ecuador | Books | #88 |
| Top Paid | Israel | Books | #91 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Books | #91 |
| Top Paid | Sweden | Overall | #92 |
| Top Paid | Chile | Books | #93 |
| Top Paid | Kuwait | Books | #96 |
| Top Paid | United Arab Emirates | Books | #102 |
| Top Paid | Hong Kong SAR China | Books | #103 |
| Top Paid | Philippines | Books | #105 |
| Top Paid | Singapore | Books | #110 |
| Top Paid | Mexico | Books | #115 |
| Top Paid | Malaysia | Books | #122 |
| Top Paid | Thailand | Books | #134 |
| Top Paid | Brazil | Books | #135 |
| Top Paid | Colombia | Books | #136 |
| Top Paid | Taiwan | Books | #136 |
| Top Paid | Japan | Books | #154 |
| Top Paid | Indonesia | Books | #181 |
| Top Paid | South Korea | Books | #212 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Overall | #267 |
| Top Paid | Germany | Overall | #352 |

## ShelfPlayer Discovered Keywords
- shelfplayer

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## ShelfPlayer Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/united-states)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/germany)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/united-kingdom)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/canada)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/australia)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/china)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/russia)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/sweden)
- [Austria](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/austria)
- [Denmark](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/denmark)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/poland)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/india)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/spain)
- [Finland](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/finland)
- [Netherlands](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/netherlands)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/mexico)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/france)
- [Belgium](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/belgium)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/italy)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/ukraine)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/malaysia)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/switzerland)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/czechia)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/norway)
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/japan)
- [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/taiwan)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/south-africa)
- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/ireland)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/israel)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/argentina)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/saudi-arabia)
- [Peru](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/peru)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/philippines)
- [Pakistan](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/pakistan)
- [Portugal](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/portugal)
- [Romania](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/romania)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/united-arab-emirates)
- [Slovenia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/slovenia)
- [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/thailand)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/turkey)
- [Uzbekistan](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/uzbekistan)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/vietnam)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/singapore)
- [Armenia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/armenia)
- [Azerbaijan](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/azerbaijan)
- [Bulgaria](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/bulgaria)
- [Bahrain](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/bahrain)
- [Brazil](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/brazil)
- [Belarus](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/belarus)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/chile)
- [Colombia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/colombia)
- [Cyprus](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/cyprus)
- [Dominican Republic](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/dominican-republic)
- [Algeria](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/algeria)
- [Ecuador](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/ecuador)
- [Estonia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/estonia)
- [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/egypt)
- [Greece](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/greece)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/hong-kong)
- [Croatia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/croatia)
- [Hungary](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/hungary)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/indonesia)
- [Iceland](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/iceland)
- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/south-korea)
- [Kuwait](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/kuwait)
- [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/kazakhstan)
- [Lebanon](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/lebanon)
- [Lithuania](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/lithuania)
- [Luxembourg](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/luxembourg)
- [Madagascar](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/madagascar)
- [Nigeria](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/nigeria)
- [Nepal](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/nepal)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/shelfplayer-ijwp/new-zealand)

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