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Storytime

Your audiobooks, beautifully played.

A native iOS 26 player for Audiobookshelf. Stream or download. Smart sync. Thoughtfully designed.

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Everything you need.

Server-Connected

Pairs directly with your self-hosted Audiobookshelf library. Your server, your books, your rules.

Stream or Download

Listen online or save books for the road. Seamless transitions between online and offline playback.

Smart Playback

Context-aware rewind when you resume. Chapter navigation, sleep timer with fade-out, and Mini Player.

Always in Sync

Picks up exactly where you left off โ€” across all your devices, automatically, via your Audiobookshelf server.

iOS 26 Native

Liquid Glass design language. Lock Screen integration, Dynamic Island, AirPlay, and Control Center โ€” all first-class.

Make It Yours

Choose from three icon styles โ€” Modern, Classic, or Neon โ€” plus five accent colors to match your vibe.

Built for self-hosters

Built for Audiobookshelf

Storytime is made for people who care about owning their data. Your library lives on your server โ€” Storytime is just the best way to listen to it. No subscriptions, no tracking, no cloud you don't control. Just a great iOS player that speaks Audiobookshelf natively.

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