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LibriVox Audio Books Delivers Free Public Domain Literature to Your Pocket

by BookDesign

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This app provides instant access to over 15,000 free audiobooks from the public domain. Perfect for commuters, students, or anyone seeking classic literature without subscription fees. The straightforward interface makes discovering and listening to timeless works remarkably simple.

Detailed Review

LibriVox Audio Books by BookDesign serves as a mobile gateway to the extensive LibriVox library, offering narrated public domain works completely free of charge. The app occupies a unique position in the audiobook market by focusing exclusively on content that will never require payment or subscriptions, making it particularly valuable for budget-conscious listeners and classic literature enthusiasts. Unlike subscription-based services, this platform operates through volunteer narrators who contribute their time to create audio versions of copyright-free texts. The core functionality centers around browsing and streaming an extensive catalog spanning genres from Victorian novels to historical documents. Users can search by title, author, or genre, with additional filtering options for language and reader quality. The playback interface includes standard controls like playback speed adjustment, sleep timer, and bookmarking. For offline listening, the app enables downloading of complete works or individual chapters, though the download management system could benefit from more organizational features. The catalog's strength lies in its depth of classic literature, with comprehensive collections of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Mark Twain alongside lesser-known historical texts and poetry. In practical use, the app performs reliably for streaming audio, though playback occasionally stutters on weaker connections. The interface prioritizes function over aesthetics, with a utilitarian design that efficiently delivers content without visual flourishes. Real-world testing shows the app works well for daily commutes, with the sleep timer proving useful for bedtime listening. The search functionality effectively handles misspellings and partial titles, though browsing through thousands of titles can feel overwhelming without better curation tools. The absence of personalized recommendations means discovery relies heavily on user initiative. User feedback consistently praises the app's commitment to free access and its vast collection of classics. Reviews indicate particular appreciation for the volunteer narrators' efforts, though audio quality naturally varies between recordings. Some users note that certain niche titles feature multiple version options, allowing listeners to choose their preferred narration style. Critical feedback typically mentions the occasional uneven recording quality and the lack of professional narration found in paid services. The absence of in-app social features or reading challenges positions this as purely a content delivery tool rather than an engagement platform. Overall, LibriVox Audio Books delivers exceptional value for anyone seeking free access to classic literature, though it makes deliberate trade-offs in production consistency and modern features. The app serves its purpose effectively without attempting to compete with commercial audiobook platforms, creating a focused experience that respects both the content and the user's budget.

Key Features

  • โ€ขAccess to 15,000+ free audiobooks from public domain sources, including complete works by Shakespeare and Dickens
  • โ€ขOffline listening capability downloads books directly to devices for commute or travel without data usage
  • โ€ขAdjustable playback speed with options from 0.5x to 3x normal rate for personalized listening preferences
  • โ€ขSleep timer functionality automatically stops playback after set durations from 5 to 90 minutes
  • โ€ขBookmarking system lets users mark specific sections for easy return to favorite passages or research points
  • โ€ขMulti-language support includes works in over 30 languages beyond English, from French to Chinese classics

Why Users Love It

Completely free access forever
Massive classic literature collection

Perfect for: Ideal for students, classic literature enthusiasts, and budget-conscious listeners seeking free audiobooks

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#47

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#42

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User Reviews

Allison Herring
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Oct 2, 2025

Free Classic Audiobooks most with several different readings for your preference. An amazing app to use if your in school but don't have time to actually sit and read books, with this you can listen to them.

Stesha DeJardo
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Oct 5, 2025

So far I love this app. Im about half way through my first book. I am using this for some deep dive research on some pretty old topics that I cant seem to want to read the books. However, being able to find these on here, for free is so helpful and absolutely amazing.

Paul Fitzgerald
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Oct 22, 2025

While the quality of the recordings can differ wildly, which is always going to be a problem for a resource where the content is created by a group of volunteers, the overall standard is very high. I like the variety of older material, both fiction and non-fiction, though it is easier to look for a specific title rather than be given a recommendation. The app itself seems very stable (I can't think of a time when it has ever crashed) and the adverts that it gives are few and far between.

Elisa Roberta
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Sep 3, 2025

I like this app, I use it every day. I must say that I love classics so there's no problem for me that there aren't many contemporary novels. The fact that all the books are free is awesome.

Greg Leopold
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Sep 1, 2025

Paid the $3 or whatever it was to not have ads (totally worth). Finished Moby Dick recently and it keeps your place in the book and even shows you your percentage progress (which was nice, cause Moby Dick turned out to be a slog). This app is great!

App Details

Developer

BookDesign

Platform

android

Rating

โ˜…4.6

Last Updated

11/7/2025