Listen, read, follow. All in one app.
The name Still is derived from "大音希声" (dà yīn xī shēng) in the Tao Te Ching—a phrase meaning "the greatest sound is silent."
Still is a clean, native client for your self-hosted Audiobookshelf library. Listen to audiobooks, read ebooks, follow podcasts, download content for offline use, and keep your listening and reading progress in sync across devices.
Audiobooks & Podcasts
• Immersive, minimalist playback interface
• Real-time cross-device listening progress sync
• Download locally for offline listening anytime, anywhere
• Up Next queue, continuous uninterrupted playback
• Sleep timer, playback speed, and volume boost all at your fingertips
• Auto-skip intro and outro to save you time
• Home Screen widgets and CarPlay support
Ebooks
• Supports EPUB, PDF, and CBZ formats
• Custom typography (font family, size, and spacing)
• Switch freely between multiple reading themes
• Real-time cross-device reading progress sync
More
• Customize home screen sections
• OIDC Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Custom Header support
• Multiple servers and fast account switching
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Please Note:
Still is an independent client for Audiobookshelf and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project.
To use Still, you’ll need access to a running, self-hosted Audiobookshelf server.
Still doesn’t include audiobooks, ebooks, podcasts, or other content.
Learn more on the Audiobookshelf website: https://www.audiobookshelf.org
Using this mostly for podcasts hosted on audiobookshelf, this is a level way above what I’m used to for indie-developed client apps of self-hosted services. I’m struck by the exceptionally clean UI (it has a coherent and well executed design philosophy), underneath which there is a surprisingly robust feature set. It is a better experience than the web app for audiobookshelf (which does work reasonably well in mobile browser) and even a serious rival to huge podcast apps with millions of users. And it’s just free, from an upstart Chinese dev? I’m so impressed it makes me a little paranoid.
Everything is broken
Martin_269
The application has always worked well and the developer is actively working to deploy updates. However, very recently, a new version has turned everything upside down and it is currently impossible for me to open my books. When I select a book, the application indicates "Unable to open this EPUB at the moment".
Developer Response
Hi Martin, sorry you're running into this! The 1.3.3 update didn't change how EPUBs are handled, so this seems to be an isolated issue. It usually happens when the app can't properly download or read the file from your server (often due to proxy, network, or file format issues).To help me pinpoint the exact cause, could you reproduce the error, then go to Still > Settings > About, tap the logo 5 times to export your diagnostic logs, and email them to 7enchan@gmail.com? You can also use "Send Feedback" to open a GitHub issue. I'll take a look right away!
Clean & minimal app for your audiobooks!
ChrisTheChaiGuy
Great UX while keeping all the functionalists you’d want to listen to your audiobooks on the go - nice work!
- Apple Watch Support(beta): Stream, download, and fully control audiobooks and podcasts directly from your wrist, complete with seamless progress sync.
- Playback Position Markers: New visual markers on the progress bar and chapter list record where playback sessions and sleep timers begin, making it easier to return to key positions or undo accidental skips.
- Flexible Layouts: Toggle between 2-column and 3-column views to customize the display density of your Library and Home shelves.
- Podcast Updates: Added support for podcast playlists and fully customizable lists on the Podcasts home screen.
- General Improvements: Includes various UI/UX refinements, routine bug fixes, and performance optimizations.
Version 1.3.4
The developer, 统伟 陈, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
VoiceOver
Dark Interface
Information
Seller
统伟 陈
Size
38.2 MB
Category
Books
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Watch Requires watchOS 11.0 or later.
Languages
English and 5 more
English, Czech, French, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese