Bound - Audiobook Player
Play MP3/M4B/M4A audiobooks
Only for iPhone
5,99 €
Listen to your favorite DRM-free audiobooks with Bound.
Bound allows you to import audio files from various cloud services and play them back in a beautiful modern interface. Bound will automatically save your listening position so that you never lose your place.
Supported Audio File Types (DRM-free only): .mp3, .m4a, .m4b, .aac
Download
- Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive.
- Apple Files.
- Web Uploader for importing from your computer via WiFi.
Manage
- Move audio files between books.
- Change cover art.
- Sort based on author, title, recently added, and recently played.
- Rename title and author.
- Choose between a number of fun themes.
- Dark mode support.
Play
- Automatically saves playback location as you progress through the book.
- Independently configure seek forward and seek backward times.
- Chapter support for audio files with embedded chapters (.m4a / .m4b / OverDrive .mp3).
- Change playback speed from 0.5X to 3.0X.
- Smart Rewind when returning to your book after a while.
- Sleep Timer with configurable time or at the end of a chapter.
- Manually bookmark locations that you want to return to.
- CarPlay support.
If you enjoy using Bound, please consider writing a review.
more This version of Bound brings the following:
! Fixed issues related to Microsoft OneDrive not allowing .m4b downloads.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
2025.2 25/02/2025
This version of Bound brings the following:
! Fixed bug related to Microsoft OneDrive not allowing audio file downloads.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
2025.1 21/02/2025
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Added dark mode and tinted icons.
! Updated CarPlay functionality to support modern operating systems.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
2024.2 21/09/2024
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Updated codebase for iOS 17.
! Removed native Google Drive functionality. See more details within the app.
! Various bug and UI fixes.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
2024.1 11/03/2024
This version of Bound brings the following:
! Fixed bug where browsing Dropbox may not have shown all files in a folder.
! Updated Dropbox SDK.
! Removed Firebase Crashlytics crash reporting.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
2021.1 02/06/2021
This version of Bound brings the following:
! Fixed bug when authenticating OneDrive via Microsoft Authenticator.
Version 2020.2 of Bound brought the following:
+ Improved cloud downloader.
+ Choose from a selection of icons.
! Fixed bug where app would crash when new theme was set.
! Fixed sleep timer visual bug.
! Fixed theming bug on playback modifiers screen.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
2020.3 28/07/2020
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Improved cloud downloader.
+ Choose from a selection of icons.
! Fixed bug where app would crash when new theme was set.
! Fixed sleep timer visual bug.
! Fixed theming bug on playback modifiers screen.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
2020.2 24/07/2020
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Pick from a number of fun themes
+ Siri Shortcuts support
+ CarPlay support
+ Added frequently asked questions
+ Added taptic feedback
+ Improved automatic sorting of files
! Fixed bug where audiobooks would not delete
! Improved handling of shortcuts, quick actions and state restoration
! Change “iCloud Drive” to “Files”
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
2020.1 13/03/2020
This version of Bound brings the following:
! Fixed handling of dark mode on a number of views.
! Increased tap size of "More Info" button on audiobook cell.
Version 1.8.0 of Bound brought the following:
+ All new look. New icon.
+ Dark mode.
+ Sorting audiobooks by name, author, recently added, recently played.
+ New default artwork.
+ Discover new quotes by tapping on the quote text.
! Drastically simplified the codebase.
! Prepared Bound for a number of new features in the near future.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.8.1 21/10/2019
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ All new look. New icon.
+ Dark mode.
+ Sorting audiobooks by name, author, recently added, recently played.
+ New default artwork.
+ Discover new quotes by tapping on the quote text.
! Drastically simplified the codebase.
! Prepared Bound for a number of new features in the near future.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.8.0 14/10/2019
This version of Bound brings the following:
! Fixed bug where bluetooth headphones would not pause playback at playback speeds greater than 1x.
1.7.0 brought the following:
+ Siri Shortcut for playing most recent audiobook. Visit `Siri & Search` in Settings.
+ Quick Action (force press) to App Icon.
+ Spotlight search for your audiobooks.
+ Improved sound at different playback speeds.
! Fixed play/pause bug.
! Fixed audio pausing at end of file in certain situations.
! Fixed audio playing briefly when launching app.
! Improved reliability of player buttons.
! UI improvements.
! Bug fixes.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.7.2 07/03/2019
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Google Image search for artwork.
! Super small bug fix.
1.7.0 brought the following:
+ Siri Shortcut for playing most recent audiobook. Visit `Siri & Search` in Settings.
+ Quick Action (force press) to App Icon.
+ Spotlight search for your audiobooks.
+ Improved sound at different playback speeds.
! Fixed play/pause bug.
! Fixed audio pausing at end of file in certain situations.
! Fixed audio playing briefly when launching app.
! Improved reliability of player buttons.
! UI improvements.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.7.1 19/01/2019
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Siri Shortcut for playing most recent audiobook. Visit `Siri & Search` in Settings.
+ Added Quick Action (force press) to App Icon.
+ Spotlight search for your audiobooks.
+ Improved sound at different playback speeds.
! Fixed play/pause bug.
! Fixed audio pausing at end of file in certain situations.
! Fixed audio playing briefly when launching app.
! Improved reliability of player buttons.
! UI improvements.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.7.0 18/01/2019
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Super small bug fix.
v1.60 brought the following:
+ Sleep at the end of a chapter!
+ Add audio files via the share sheet from other apps!
+ Added completed book indicator!
! Fixed bug on player screen that prevented dismissal via button.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.6.1 16/11/2018
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Sleep at the end of a chapter!
+ Add audio files via the share sheet from other apps!
+ Added completed book indicator!
! Fixed bug on player screen that prevented dismissal via button.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.6.0 14/09/2018
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Red indicator is now placed on new, unplayed books!
+ Progress slider on player view now represents time in current chapter!
+ Small visual enhancements throughout!
! Fixed nasty crashing bug that I don't think anyone experienced.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.5.2 17/02/2018
This version of Bound brings the following:
! Fixed m4b files being unavailable for download via iCloud.
Version 1.5.0 brought:
+ iCloud Drive support!
+ Redesigned the player screen!
+ Added Airplay picker to player screen!
+ Visual upgrades here and there!
! A bunch of bug fixes no one will ever know about.
! Fixed clipping of audiobooks cells when mini player is shown.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.5.1 31/01/2018
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ iCloud Drive support!
+ Redesigned the player screen!
+ Added Airplay picker to player screen!
+ Visual upgrades here and there!
! A bunch of bug fixes no one will ever know about.
! Fixed clipping of audiobooks cells when mini player is shown.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.5.0 24/01/2018
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ iPhone X support! No more black bars.
+ Redesigned the Mini Player View.
! Increased reliability of dismissing the Player View.
! Updated app to Swift 4.
! Changed minimum iOS version to iOS 11.0.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.4.0 06/12/2017
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Added Microsoft OneDrive support!
+ Added a MiniPlayer!
+ Added additional default cover art!
+ Changed maximum playback speed to 3x.
! Sorted downloads by name in Current Downloads.
! Added checks for rogue audio files on startup.
Please Note: The next version of Bound will require iOS 10.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.3.0 08/05/2017
This version of Bound brings the following:
+ Added setting to enable/disable Smart Rewind.
+ Added a few animations here and there.
! Changed Smart Rewind threshold time to 10 minutes.
! Updated some text throughout.
! Fixed bug with Smart Rewind.
! Fixed bug with download progress indicators.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.2.2 08/02/2017
Version 1.2.1 of Bound brings the following:
+ Added Google Drive support.
+ Added Web Uploader support.
+ Added Smart Rewind. Bound now jumps back a bit after being paused for a long time.
+ Change artwork by pasting in an image from your clipboard.
+ Unlinking cloud services is now easier to discover.
+ Activity indicator spins during importing.
+ Added small caps to all the things!
! Updated Dropbox API to V2.
! Updated Bound code base to Swift 3.
! Updated open source and contributor list on settings view.
! Welcome note now only displays on first launch.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.2.1 26/01/2017
Version 1.2.0 of Bound brings the following:
+ Added Google Drive support.
+ Added Web Uploader support.
+ Added Smart Rewind. Bound now jumps back a bit after being paused for a long time.
+ Change artwork by pasting in an image from your clipboard.
+ Unlinking cloud services is now easier to discover.
+ Activity indicator spins during importing.
+ Added small caps to all the things!
! Updated Dropbox API to V2.
! Updated Bound code base to Swift 3.
! Updated open source and contributor list on settings view.
! Welcome note now only displays on first launch.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.2.0 25/01/2017
This update brings the following:
+ Chapter support! Traditional chapters as well as OverDrive chapters are supported!
! Sped up Settings View when user has a lot of audiobooks
! Fixed bug in sleep timer setting / resetting.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.1.0 08/04/2016
This update brings the following:
! Visual bug fixes. Particularly an annoying image clipping issue on Audiobook cells on the main screen.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
1.0.5 12/03/2016
This version of Bound brings the following:
! Fixed issues related to Microsoft OneDrive not allowing .m4b downloads.
If you like Bound, please write a review in the App Store!
more Version 2025.2 25/02/2025
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