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Not yet tested.
The store currently lists version 1.0.0, updated 2026-07-18.
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Play audiobooks directly from your Apple Watch. No iPhone required. Connect to multiple different sources of audiobooks, from the great Librivox site online, or use your own self-hosted audiobooks with Audiobookshelf. And more sources are on the way!
Designed particularly for Apple Watch For Your Kids (formerly "Family Setup"). Kids can listen to audiobooks instead of staring at screens.
Features:
- No iPhone required
- Download to play books offline. Swipe to the left to download.
- Auto sync progress to Audiobookshelf server (when available)
- Add many audiobook sources. Press+Hold to copy a source
- No need to type URL or password on your tiny watch: https://spongeaudio.com/setup-sources.html
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1.0 release! - New tips and gestures shown on first use; always available in the Settings view. - Fixed long hang when first loading after watch restart or on low power mode caused by Apple WatchOS bug. - More reliable downloads. - Proper bidirectional ABS server progress sync. - Instructions built in. - More efficient power usage when navigating the UI. - UI improvements. - Bug fixes.
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