Still: for Audiobookshelf
Audiobooks, eBooks, Podcasts
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
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
more - Added EPUB highlights, notes, and bookmarks.
- Added Automatic Rewind, with an option to turn it on or off in Settings.
- Settings can now be configured separately for each library.
- Improved immersive player backgrounds with richer artwork-based colors.
- Improved launch performance, stability, and overall UI polish.
1.3.3 6 May
- Redesigned the iPad experience with more native large-screen layouts.
- Added portrait ebook covers with adjustable display ratios.
- Added batch selection for book lists, with quick actions for downloads and Collections.
- Other refinements and experience improvements.
1.3.2 28 Apr
- Playlists and collections can now be played as queues.
- Added more quick actions to podcast home tabs.
- New "Left-Handed Taps" settings in ePub reader for easier one-handed use.
- CarPlay now includes a full "Books" section for browsing your entire.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.
1.3.1 20 Apr
Fixed an issue where the progress bar time in the player view was not updating.
1.3 14 Apr
- Podcast now supports intro and outro skipping
- Added automatic downloads for podcast episodes
- Redesigned podcast Now Playing, playback queue, and chapter views
- Widgets can now be configured for a specific library
- Minor bug fixes and experience improvements
1.2.9 13 Apr
New
- Added support for searching and following podcasts, and fetching episodes
- Added Want to Listen: quickly save books to a dedicated list and see them on Home
- Added Favorite for podcast episodes: quickly save episodes to a list and see them in their own tab
- Added Shortcuts for switching libraries and controlling the sleep timer
Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed reading progress not being saved and synced for PDF and CBZ ebooks
- Fixed an issue with podcast chapters not loading
- Fixed an issue where intro and outro chapter skipping could occasionally stop working
- Fixed an issue where the listening duration for downloaded books was recorded incorrectly in certain cases
- Minor bug fixes and improvements
1.2.8 1 Apr
- Fixed page flickering during transitions in the EPUB reader
- Performance enhancements and bug fixes
1.2.7 23 Mar
Bug fixes and improvements
1.2.6 18 Mar
Fixed an issue where playback progress could jump backward under poor network conditions
1.2.5 12 Mar
New
- Added a quick account switching entry to the More menu on the Home screen
- Added manual sorting for the podcast list
- Added an Allow Position Seeking option for lock screen controls
Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed an issue where playback progress could unexpectedly jump backward when adjusted from the lock screen
- Improved chapter sheet loading performance and fixed a delay where the currently playing chapter could appear out of sync
- Refined the Czech localization, with proofreading by mdrbohlav
- Polished various UI and UX details
1.2.4 11 Mar
New
- All-new eBook reader with EPUB, PDF, and CBZ support, featuring multiple reading themes, custom fonts, full-text search, and more.
- Added Czech localization
Fixes & Improvements
- Fixed occasional progress loss in certain scenarios
- Other bug fixes and performance improvements
1.2.3 7 Mar
• Added customizable lock screen controls for the Books library, with options for chapter-based navigation or interval skip forward/back
• Optimized cross-device syncing for faster and more accurate progress updates
• Improved the playback speed controls; you can now tap either end of the slider for precise, step-by-step adjustments
• Fixed an issue where the download button might not appear in certain scenarios
• Fixed an issue causing long loading times when playing downloaded content
• Various UX polishing and improvements
1.2.2 24 Feb
• UI details polished and adjusted for podcast-related interfaces
• Performance optimizations for large libraries
• Other bug fixes and improvements
1.2.1 10 Feb
Podcast Library Support
• A brand-new home page built for podcasts. Track latest episodes in real time with swipe actions
• Added podcast playback queue with swipe-to-add and drag-to-reorder
• Episodes auto-download when queued and auto-remove after playback
• Supports CarPlay, Home Screen widgets, and more
Improvements & Fixes
• Fixed inaccurate playback progress recovery on cold start in certain scenarios
• Fixed incorrect chapter display
• Fixed multiple stability issues that could cause crashes
• Various other experience improvements and bug fixes
1.2 2 Feb
New Features
• Collection Management: Support removing books directly from Collections and Playlists
• Library View: Added sorting and series collapsing options to more book lists
• Progress: The Now Playing screen and Mini Player now show progress percentage
• Shortcuts: Added support for playback control
Improvements & Bug Fixes
• Volume Control: Optimized the experience for Soft and Boost volume adjustments
• Various performance improvements and bug fixes
1.1.6 19 Jan
New Features
• Volume Control: Added "Soft" and "Boost" modes to the player interface
• Permissions: Download and Collection management now respect account permissions
• Series Filter: Support filtering books by progress within a series
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Optimized progress sync and streaming playback on weak networks
• Playback: Optimized performance for consecutive chapter switching and fixed unexpected chapter skipping in some multi-track books
• Fixed issues where Series and Narrator lists did not update correctly
• Various UX polishing and bug fixes
1.1.5 12 Jan
• Fixed an issue where progress could be lost when reconnecting after offline playback
• Fixed incomplete chapter list display on the book details page
1.1.4 6 Jan
New Features
• Connection Settings: Support distinct Custom Headers per server
• List Management: Support deleting Collections and Playlists
• Library Filter: Filter books by listening progress
• French Localization: Added support for French
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Fixed status abnormalities for logged-in accounts during multi-account login
• Optimized OIDC login flow and experience
• UX polishing and various bug fixes
1.1.3 5 Jan
Happy New Year! Here are a few useful updates for your holiday listening:
New Features
• Intro/Outro Skip: Customize start and end skip durations per book.
• Add to Lists: Long press to add books to Collections or Playlists.
• Series Grouping: Support collapsing series books in the library.
• Smart Rewind: Automatically rewinds 3 seconds when resuming playback.
• Advanced Connection: Support for servers with self-signed certificates.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Fixed an issue where book progress updated incorrectly upon initial login.
• Various UX improvements and bug fixes.
1.1.2 3 Jan
New Features
• Multi-Server: Support multiple servers and switching via Shortcuts.
• Context Menu: Added removing books from Continue Listening list and "Go to Book" option.
• German Localization: Translated by Gemini. Please report any translation issues.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Fixed inaccurate chapter progress UI for multi-track audiobooks.
• Fixed sleep timer not stopping playback at the end of the chapter.
• Fixed an issue where some books could not be marked as finished.
• Various UX improvements and bug fixes.
1.1.1 23/12/2025
New Features
• CarPlay Support: It's finally here! Seamlessly browse your library and control playback while driving.
• Mini Player: Swipe the cover left or right to switch chapters.
• Real-time Sync: Library lists now update automatically.
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Audio now pauses for Siri announcements instead of just ducking.
• Fixed an issue where book series were not fully displayed.
• UX optimizations and bug fixes.
1.1 14/12/2025
New Features
• Home Screen Widgets: See what you're listening to and tap covers to play instantly
• Narrators List: Browse audiobooks by narrator in your library
• Accessibility: Enhanced VoiceOver support throughout the app
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Significantly improved playback performance for audiobooks with many chapters.
• Fixed an issue where initial playback might fail on weak networks
• Improved stability of bookmark offline saving and syncing
• Fixed inaccurate Time Listened syncing to the server
• Various other bug fixes and experience improvements
1.0.9 10/12/2025
New Features
• Immersive Player: Dynamic background adapts to cover art colors
• Skip Intervals: Customize forward and backward skip duration
• Chapter Navigation: Swipe to switch between chapters in the player
• Default Covers: Designed default covers for books without artwork
Bug Fixes & Improvements
• Improved loading and playback for multi-track audiobooks
• Various bug fixes and experience improvements
1.0.8 03/12/2025
• Fixed an issue causing infinite buffering during long online streaming sessions
• Fixed an ordering issue in the personalized home section
• Fixed an issue where OIDC login could fail in certain scenarios
1.0.7 30/11/2025
New
• Redesigned sleep timer with a clearer interface and multi-chapter selection
• Book detail pages now show richer metadata
• Search now supports finding content by series, narrator, and tags
• Added long-press context menus to book cards throughout the app
Fixes
• Fixed a bug where listening time statistics could show inaccurately high durations
• Resolved pause issues with certain Bluetooth headsets
• Resolved issues where covers, avatars, or mini-player artwork appeared stretched, blurry, or failed to update
• Fixed library data discrepancies when switching accounts
Improvements
• Improved forward seeking reliability on weak networks and optimized playback performance
• Polished various UI details for a cleaner experience
1.0.6 29/11/2025
- Added EPUB highlights, notes, and bookmarks.
- Added Automatic Rewind, with an option to turn it on or off in Settings.
- Settings can now be configured separately for each library.
- Improved immersive player backgrounds with richer artwork-based colors.
- Improved launch performance, stability, and overall UI polish.
more Version 1.3.3 6 May
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