Your Audiobookshelf,
Right on Your Wrist.
Introducing Auribook, the first standalone Apple Watch app that connects directly to your Audiobookshelf server. Listen to your library, untethered.
Available on the App StoreListen Anywhere, Untethered.
No iPhone needed. Download your books and listen on a run with just your Apple Watch and AirPods.
Core Features
Built for the Audiobookshelf experience you love.
Direct Server Connection
Securely connect to your Audiobookshelf server URL. Your library, your data, always.
Offline Playback
Download your favorite audiobooks directly to your watch for offline listening on a run or commute.
Privacy First
No analytics, no tracking, no callbacks. Auribook never phones home — your listening habits stay private, just as they should.
For the Community, by the Community
Auribook is my contribution back to the incredible open-source Audiobookshelf project. It was built out of a love for the platform and a desire to listen on the go, without a phone.
A Note on Cost
The small, one-time cost for the app is only to help cover the annual Apple Developer Program fees required to publish and maintain an app on the App Store. This project is a labor of love, not a for-profit venture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are downloads on my Apple Watch so slow, and how can I speed them up?
Downloads can sometimes be slow because your Apple Watch prioritizes a low-power Bluetooth connection to your iPhone to save battery. While this is great for notifications, it's not ideal for large audiobook files.
To dramatically increase download speed, you can temporarily force your watch to use its own much faster Wi-Fi or Cellular connection. Here’s how:
How to Force a Faster Connection
The goal is to temporarily sever the Bluetooth link between your watch and your iPhone. You must do this from the main Settings app on your iPhone.
Instructions for iPhone (Recommended Method):
- On your iPhone, open the Settings app (the grey gear icon).
- Tap on Bluetooth.
- Tap the green toggle switch at the top to turn Bluetooth off.
Alternative Method (Directly on Apple Watch):
- Make sure your watch is connected to a known Wi-Fi network or has an active cellular plan.
- On your watch face, swipe up from the bottom to open the Control Center.
- Find and tap the Bluetooth icon to turn it off.
Don't Forget to Reconnect!
Once your download is complete, follow the same steps to turn Bluetooth back on. This will restore the normal, battery-efficient connection to your iPhone for calls, notifications, and other features.
When is feature XYZ coming?
I'm actively building the next set of improvements. Here’s what’s on the roadmap.
- Library view: searchable library and filter out ebooks.
- Cover art: download and display audiobook covers.
- Progress sync: sync listening progress with Audiobookshelf (currently local only).
- Format handling: smoother playback for special audio formats and multi-part books.
I don’t have exact dates yet. Follow release notes in the app for updates, and keep the feedback coming—it helps decide what ships next.
Found a bug? Help me squash it.
I test carefully, but issues can slip through. If you run into a crash, glitch, or anything that feels off, I want to hear about it so I can fix it quickly.
Please email me at auribookapp@gmail.com with a short description, steps to reproduce, your device model, and iOS/watchOS version. Screenshots are super helpful, too. Thanks for helping make AuriBook better.
Ready to Listen?
Download Auribook from the App Store today and rediscover your audiobook library.
