Audiobook Software Recommendations

[wawasteele]

Originally Posted by ApK

Then you didn't bother to read the app the description:


The developer feels the same way you do.

Speaking of the dev, I have been in contact with him several times since buying the app, and he has always been friendly and responsive, to the point of making me a special build to isolate a problem with my car stereo's Bluetooth controls.

I did try to read it last night. But when I clicked on "Read More" nothing happened. In fact, I tried to click on it a few times. Finally, I thought that there was just nothing but the reviews. I just tried again and I see a whole lot of information, including the 7 Day Trial.

I'm truly beginning to wonder about my phone. I had the OD app not work correctly, then Words with Friends, and now this.

Thank you for letting me know. I am going to give it a try.

[Blossom]

Well I tried Listen Audio Book Player and it seems to be not all that great on Gingerbread so I returned it. I'm happy with Smart and I think I will stay with it. It works well on older devices.

[wawasteele]

I've now given Listen a solid try. I am going back to Smart. I find it a lot easier to use the slider to adjust where I want to be in the book. It also looks better on my screen. I have a Samsung S3 running Anroid 4.3.

[ApK]

I can't recall what turned me off of Smart when I last tried it. I'm happy with Listen, but now I'm curious to try Smart again, since it seems to be a favorite. Never hurts to have options.

[wawasteele]

I should have mentioned, that like Blossom, I use the full version of Smart.

[xendula]

Originally Posted by CRussel

I use Audible player on my iPhone, primarily. And have no problem adding books to it via iTunes for books I get from somewhere other than Audible. (Tip: Convert MP3 books to m4b format to ensure that iTunes sees them as a book, not music.) Then, in the Audible player, change the settings to ensure that it also plays from the iTunes books on the device.

Ditto on Audible for non-audible books on iOS. The Android version does not play back from other directories, so on my Note 2, I have Mort, but I hardly ever use it, since I always have unread books in Audible and Overdrive.

[slex]

I use Akimbo Audiobook Player for non-drm audiobooks and I can say that I am satisfied with the app.

[chicot]

Akimbo! has anybody else heard about akimbo? Can someone tell me how stacks up against other audiobook players?
Chicot

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by chicot

Akimbo! has anybody else heard about akimbo? Can someone tell me how stacks up against other audiobook players?
Chicot

I used it to till I bought Smart Audiobook Player. It's a pretty good player but I like Smart Audiobook Player Paid version better.

[Froide]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

What OS?

I only use Audible (no idea where to use OverDrive for, isn't that a checkout app for public libraries?) on my Windows Phone and Android tablet. My Windows tablet only has ebooks, no audio books...

I use (on my Windows 7 computer and Android devices):

• Audible
• OverDrive (the checkout app for AudioFile's annual summer SYNC YA: Literature into your headphones program @ Facebook here), as well as for many public libraries)
• MediaMonkey (my "calibre-for-a/v-content" which syncs across devices as well as plays/manages both video and audio)

[booklover6]

I just tried Smart AudioBook Player on my LG Volt. It works great! Mine was the free version. I don't even see a Pro (paid) version in the store.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by booklover6

I just tried Smart AudioBook Player on my LG Volt. It works great! Mine was the free version. I don't even see a Pro (paid) version in the store.

It's an in app purchase to unlock the pro but the free does just fine.

[issybird]

Originally Posted by Blossom

It's an in app purchase to unlock the pro but the free does just fine.

I haven't got around to getting this yet, but I'm transitioning now from my iPod Touch to my LG Volt and it's imminent. My understanding is that the Smart Player app, once you're past the free trial, doesn't let you adjust the speed unless you get the pro version. Which is fine; it's worth paying for. Is this correct? Because I can't get along without bumping up the speed on some interminable narrations!

[Blossom]

That is correct. You have to pay for that option. I have never used it. I tried it out but I am not bothered by a narrator who talks slow. It's the southerner in me I guess.

[Blossom]

Oh you get 30 days to try the full version before you have to buy. I recommend installing Google Rewards and you can earn Play money to buy the app by then.