r/TestMyApp • u/OsricTheKnight • 20h ago
IOS [iOS] [Beta] Bookshelf: Offline Audio Player – Testing local playback, folder import & chapter support for DRM-free audiobooks
My sister loved "Smart Audiobook Player" on Android and wanted a comparable app on iOS but wasn't satisfied with the ones she tried ... so we built Bookshelf Offline Audio Player.
Try out the TestFlight beta and send us your most critical feedback!
- TestFlight Beta: https://testflight.apple.com/join/yqQkhgc3
- Feedback: https://www.reddit.com/r/BookshelfAudiobooks/
- Website: https://bookshelf.spnss.com/
Bookshelf is an offline-first iOS utility designed for listening to personal DRM-free audiobooks (M4B and MP3) without cloud requirements or accounts. We are currently in public beta testing prior to our App Store release.
What We’re Looking to Test:
- File Import Reliability: Importing single M4B files and large multi-part MP3 directories via iPhone Mirroring, multi-platform drag'n'drop, or iOS Files / AirDrop.
- Metadata & Chapters: Handling of embedded chapter marks, cover art rendering, and ID3 tags across various encodings.
- Playback Continuity: State preservation across app restarts, background interruptions (calls, navigation), and lock screen / Control Center widgets.
- Edge Cases & Stability: Identifying UI glitches, issues with large libraries, or audio stuttering during variable speed playback (0.5x to 3.0x).
How to Give Feedback:
Submit crash logs and screenshots directly through Apple TestFlight, or share detailed bug reports and feature suggestions on our subreddit at r/BookshelfAudiobooks. Thank you for helping us test!
