audiobookshelf-app

Project Overview

The Audiobookshelf app is the official mobile client for the self-hosted audiobook and podcast server Audiobookshelf, and it requires your own server to connect to. Built with Nuxt and Capacitor, a single codebase runs on both Android and iOS. It lets you browse your server's audiobook and podcast library, track listening progress, sync across devices, and download titles for offline playback.

Item	Value
Platform	Android, iOS
Stack	Nuxt + Capacitor
Server	Audiobookshelf (self-hosted)
License	GPL-3.0

Carry your own audiobook library in your pocket, with synced progress and offline playback.

Key Features

• Self-hosted connection: sign in to your Audiobookshelf server and access your full audiobook and podcast library
• Progress sync: playback positions upload automatically for a seamless phone-to-tablet experience
• Offline downloads: save audiobooks locally and keep listening without a network
• Format support: plays common audio formats and reads chapter information
• Podcast playback: manage and listen to your self-hosted podcast feeds
• Cross-platform build: one Nuxt + Capacitor codebase covers both platforms

Target Audience

• Users running their own Audiobookshelf server
• Audiobook fans with large local collections
• Commuters who need offline listening
• Users with both Android and iOS devices

Quick Start

1. Deploy an Audiobookshelf server and import your audiobooks
2. Install the Android client from Google Play (iOS is on TestFlight beta)
3. Open the app, enter your server address, and sign in
4. Stream a title directly or download it for offline listening

Core Advantages

• Official client: developed alongside the server for the best compatibility
• Data ownership: content and progress stay on your own server with no third-party dependency
• Consistent experience: one codebase keeps features aligned across platforms

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Android	via Google Play (beta)
iOS	via TestFlight (early beta, limited seats)
Server	a reachable Audiobookshelf server is required

Notes

• Server required: the app provides no content source; deploy an Audiobookshelf server first
• iOS seat limit: Apple caps TestFlight testers at 10,000; new slots open when capacity frees up