ShelfPlayer: The Premier Native iOS Experience for Audiobookshelf

Name: ShelfPlayer
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.97 (200 reviews)

Reclaim your digital ownership with a fast, privacy-focused player designed for power users. Seamlessly stream or download your self-hosted library with full CarPlay, Siri, and Widget integration.

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Publisher

Rasmus Kramer

Sleek. Native. Yours.

Discover the interface used by 61K+ users.

The ShelfPlayer app interface displaying a playback screen for an audiobook titled Sloth with play controls and a book description

ShelfPlayer app showing a series of audiobooks and playback status

ShelfPlayer interface showing an audiobook chapter list and the next books in a series

ShelfPlayer mobile app showing a podcast episode description and resume button

ShelfPlayer app interface showing details for a podcast titled The Hidden Network with an episode list.

ShelfPlayer app interface showing an audiobook series and individual titles

ShelfPlayer mobile app favorites library screen showing a list of audiobooks

ShelfPlayer app interface showing the Podcasts section with continue listening and listen again categories

ShelfPlayer mobile app interface showing a podcast library and daily listening progress tracking

The Ultimate Player for Your Private Library

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 61K+ users.

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Built for the Apple Ecosystem

Experience seamless control with CarPlay, Siri, and interactive Widgets. Built natively in Swift 6 for the fastest, most responsive performance on iOS 18+.

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Your Library, Your Terms

Connect multiple Audiobookshelf servers and enjoy your DRM-free collection anywhere. Automatic downloads ensure your library is always ready for offline listening.

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Precision Playback & Stats

Optimize your experience with variable speeds and sleep timers. Stay motivated by tracking your daily listening goals with detailed productivity analytics.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 61K+ people who love this app.

"ShelfPlayer is the gold standard for self-hosted audiobooks. The native Swift UI is incredibly fluid, and the integration with my Audiobookshelf server was seamless. It's the first client that makes my private library feel as polished as a premium subscription service."

Marcus T.

"Finally, an app that takes CarPlay and Siri integration seriously. I use it every day on my commute, and the automatic offline downloads mean I never have to worry about buffering. It's the ultimate tool for anyone who values digital ownership and privacy."

David L.

About the app

Everything you need to know about ShelfPlayer.

Description

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 Full content browsing: Explore audiobooks, authors, narrators, series, podcasts, episodes, collections, and playlists. Multiple users and libraries: Connect to multiple Audiobookshelf servers or user accounts simultaneously. System-level integration: Supports Widgets, Siri, App Intents, and CarPlay. Global discovery: "Listen Now" and universal search work across all connected libraries. Advanced playback tools: Highly configurable playback speed and sleep timer. Daily listen tracking: Accurate tracking of playback time, with optional daily goals. PDF viewer: Built-in support for attached PDF documents. Offline access: Automatic media downloads for seamless offline playback. Modern interface: Clean, native design optimized for both iPhone and iPad. ShelfPlayer is not affiliated with Apple, Audiobookshelf, or any third-party platform or service.

Latest Version

3.1.4

Size

13.3 MB

First Released

Mar 13, 2024