Guides for listening on your terms
Learn how to play downloaded audiobooks and podcasts, organise local files, or compare the apps that can handle a library you already own.
Audiobook player guides
Audiobook player for your own files
Organise M4B, MP3, and other audiobook files into books and parts across Apple devices.
How to play audiobooks on iPhone and iPad without iTunes
Put downloaded M4B, MP3, and other audiobook files in Files or iCloud Drive, then organise and play them on iPhone and iPad without an iTunes sync.
How to play downloaded audiobooks on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Play downloaded audiobooks from Files, Finder, or iCloud Drive, and organise M4B, MP3, and other audiobook files into books and parts.
MP3 and M4B audiobook player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Organise single-file and multi-file audiobooks into books, parts, chapters, and progress.
Private audiobook player
Play personal audiobook files with no analytics, advertising, source-audio upload, or transcription.
Audiobook stores and downloads
Can you play Audible audiobooks in another app?
Understand why an Audible download is different from an ordinary audiobook file and when another player such as Audely can be used.
Last reviewed 1 September 2026How to download and play Libro.fm audiobooks in another app
Download a Libro.fm audiobook as DRM-free MP3 or M4B files, then organise and play it from a folder in Audely.
Last reviewed 1 September 2026How to export Google Play audiobooks to another app
Check whether a Google Play audiobook can be exported, download it on a computer, and add a supported audio file to Audely.
Last reviewed 1 September 2026How to play DRM-free Downpour audiobooks in another app
Check a Downpour title for DRM, download an accessible audiobook file, and organise supported audio in Audely.
Last reviewed 1 September 2026Which audiobook stores let you download audiobook files?
Compare audiobook stores by whether they provide portable audio files, app-only downloads, or title-dependent exports.
Last reviewed 1 September 2026Podcast player guides
How to organise old and archived podcast files
Turn old MP3, M4A, and other downloaded podcast files into organised shows and episodes while preserving the original archive.
How to play downloaded podcasts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Play downloaded podcasts from Files, Finder, or iCloud Drive, and organise MP3, M4A, and other audio files into shows and episodes.
MP3 and M4A podcast player for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Organise common podcast file formats into shows and episodes across Apple devices.
On-device podcast transcription
Generate, read, and search podcast transcripts without uploading the source audio.
Podcast player for your own files
Turn local podcast files, downloaded episodes, and archived shows into a private, organised library.
Private podcast player
Play downloaded podcast files with no analytics, advertising, separate account, or source-audio upload.
Library organisation
How to organise a local audio library
Build a clear folder-based library for audiobooks and podcasts, improve metadata and filenames, and keep source audio separate from app organisation.
One app for audiobooks and podcasts
Keep books, ordered parts, shows, and episodes distinct inside one coherent listening app.
Audely on your devices
App comparisons
Best apps for playing downloaded audiobook files
Compare apps for playing downloaded MP3, M4B, and other audiobook files, including imports, book organisation, progress, platforms, and privacy.
Last reviewed 1 September 2026Best apps for playing downloaded podcast files
Compare apps for playing downloaded MP3, M4A, and other podcast files, including organisation, privacy, platforms, and file handling.
Last reviewed 1 September 2026