Frequently Asked Questions

Booksify is a free audiobook app that gives you access to thousands of classic audiobooks. Whether you're commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home, Booksify lets you enjoy timeless literature narrated by talented volunteers from around the world.

Our mission is to make great literature accessible to everyone through the power of audio storytelling.

Yes! Booksify offers a free tier that gives you access to thousands of audiobooks with no cost. You can listen to complete audiobooks, use the sleep timer, and enjoy basic features at no charge.

We also offer optional premium subscriptions that unlock additional features like offline downloads, ad-free listening, and enhanced playback options. But the core experience is completely free.

Booksify features a vast library of classic literature and public domain works, including:

• Classic novels (Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, etc.)
• Science fiction and fantasy classics
• Poetry collections
• Philosophy and non-fiction works
• Children's literature and fairy tales
• Historical documents and speeches

New audiobooks are added regularly as volunteer narrators complete new recordings.

All audiobooks in Booksify are sourced from LibriVox, a volunteer-driven project that creates free public domain audiobooks. LibriVox recordings are read by volunteers from around the world and released into the public domain.

LibriVox was founded in 2005 with a simple goal: to make all books in the public domain available as free audiobooks. We're proud to help make these wonderful recordings more accessible through a modern, user-friendly app experience.

Learn more at librivox.org

No, you can use Booksify without creating an account. Simply download the app and start listening right away.

However, creating a free account allows you to:

• Sync your listening progress across devices
• Save books to your wishlist
• Access your library from any device
• Restore purchases if you switch devices

You can sign up with your email or use Apple Sign In for a quick and secure account creation.

Booksify offers the following subscription options:

• Free: Access to all audiobooks with ads
• Monthly Premium: Ad-free listening, offline downloads, and all premium features
• Annual Premium: Same as monthly but at a discounted yearly rate (save up to 40%)

All premium subscriptions include a free trial period so you can experience the full features before committing.

Subscriptions are managed through your device's app store. To cancel:

On iPhone/iPad:

• Open Settings > tap your name > Subscriptions
• Find Booksify and tap it
• Tap "Cancel Subscription"

On Mac:

• Open the App Store > click your name > Account Settings
• Scroll to Subscriptions and click Manage
• Find Booksify and click Edit > Cancel Subscription

You'll continue to have access to premium features until the end of your current billing period.

Since subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store, refund requests must be made directly to Apple. To request a refund:

• Visit reportaproblem.apple.com
• Sign in with your Apple ID
• Find the Booksify charge and select "Request a refund"
• Choose your reason and submit

Apple typically responds to refund requests within 48 hours. If you have any issues, please contact us and we'll do our best to help.

If you've switched devices or reinstalled the app, you can restore your purchases easily:

• Open Booksify and go to Settings
• Tap "Restore Purchases"
• Sign in with the same Apple ID you used for the original purchase

Your subscription status will be restored automatically. If you're still having issues, make sure you're signed into the correct Apple ID on your device.

The sleep timer automatically stops playback after a set duration, perfect for listening in bed. To use it:

• While playing an audiobook, tap the sleep timer icon (moon icon)
• Choose a duration: 5, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes
• Or select "End of chapter" to stop at the chapter's end

The audio will gradually fade out when the timer ends, and your progress is automatically saved so you can pick up where you left off.

Yes! Premium subscribers can download audiobooks for offline listening. Here's how:

• Open the audiobook you want to download
• Tap the download icon (arrow pointing down)
• Wait for the download to complete
• Access downloaded books in your Library under "Downloads"

Downloaded audiobooks are stored on your device, so you can listen even without an internet connection - perfect for flights, commutes, or areas with poor connectivity.

Booksify lets you adjust playback speed to suit your listening preference:

• While playing, tap the speed indicator (shows "1x" by default)
• Choose from speeds: 0.5x, 0.75x, 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, or 2x
• Your preferred speed is remembered for future sessions

Slower speeds are great for complex texts or language learning, while faster speeds help you get through books more quickly without missing content.

The wishlist lets you save audiobooks you want to listen to later. It's like a personal reading list:

• Tap the heart icon on any book to add it to your wishlist
• Access your wishlist from your Library
• Easily start listening to saved books when you're ready

If you have an account, your wishlist syncs across all your devices so your saved books are always available.

Yes! Booksify fully supports both AirPlay and CarPlay:

AirPlay: Stream your audiobooks to AirPlay-compatible speakers, Apple TV, or HomePod. Just tap the AirPlay icon in the player and select your device.

CarPlay: Connect your iPhone to your car's CarPlay system and control Booksify directly from your dashboard. You can browse your library, play/pause, skip chapters, and adjust playback - all while keeping your eyes on the road.

Booksify also works with Bluetooth headphones, speakers, and car audio systems.

Booksify is available on the following Apple devices:

• iPhone: iOS 15.0 or later
• iPad: iPadOS 15.0 or later
• Mac: macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later (Apple Silicon and Intel)

We're constantly working to improve compatibility and add support for additional platforms. Stay tuned for updates!

If you're experiencing audio issues, try these troubleshooting steps:

• Check your volume: Make sure your device volume is turned up and not muted
• Check your connection: Ensure you have a stable internet connection for streaming
• Close and reopen: Force close the app and relaunch it
• Check audio output: Make sure audio is routing to the correct device (speakers, headphones, etc.)
• Restart your device: A simple restart often resolves audio issues
• Update the app: Make sure you're running the latest version of Booksify

If the issue persists, please contact our support team with details about your device and the problem you're experiencing.

To sync your listening progress, library, and wishlist across devices:

• Create a Booksify account (or sign in with Apple)
• Sign in with the same account on all your devices
• Your progress syncs automatically in the background

Synced data includes:

• Listening progress for all books
• Your wishlist and saved books
• Subscription status
• App preferences and settings

Make sure you're connected to the internet for syncing to work. Progress typically syncs within a few seconds.

We're sorry you're experiencing crashes. Here are some steps to resolve the issue:

• Update the app: Open the App Store and check for updates to Booksify
• Update your device: Make sure your iOS/iPadOS/macOS is up to date
• Free up storage: Low storage can cause app instability - try clearing some space
• Reinstall the app: Delete Booksify and reinstall from the App Store (your data will be restored if you have an account)
• Restart your device: A full restart can clear temporary issues

If crashes continue, please contact us with:

• Your device model (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro)
• Your OS version (e.g., iOS 17.2)
• What you were doing when the crash occurred

This helps us identify and fix the issue quickly.