Audiobook services removed in-app purchases to avoid paying Apple 30% margin on every digital content you buy, be it an ebook, audiobook, or subscription. Be prepared that ten downloaded audiobooks can get 1 GB of internal memory.Īnother thing to take into consideration is that on your iPad or iPhone you will have limited options to buy audiobooks directly in the apps. Therefore, an average audiobook lasts 8-10 hours. An iPad or iPhone doesn’t have memory card slot, so you can only rely on iCloud, third-party cloud service, or audiobook platform’s own ecosystem.Įach hour of audiobook recording requires approximately 15 MB when you play in standard quality. What you need to keep in mind is that audiobooks take much more space than ebooks. Thanks to that, there is no need to switch the app if you want to change reading to listening. It’s worth stressing that a growing number of apps combine ebook reader and audiobook player features. Therefore, your primary task will be to decide which platform you like most – and download the corresponding app. All other major audiobook services offer iOS and iPadOS apps that are frequently being updated. Many platforms offer audiobooks, you don’t have to limit yourself to Apple Books app. ▸ The best gifts for librarians and library supporters ▸ 20 bookworm gifts for every occasion in 2023

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