Lissen is an Android client for Audiobookshelf, with audiobook playback and progress syncing.
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Audiobookshelf users can access their server through this mobile application.
About Mobile
Mobile is the companion app for Audiobookshelf, a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. It connects to a user's own Audiobookshelf server to provide access from Android and iOS devices.
Use requires an existing Audiobookshelf server. The Android release is in beta, and the iOS release is in early beta with TestFlight enrollment currently full.
Key features
- Connects to a self-hosted Audiobookshelf server
- Accesses audiobooks stored on the server
- Accesses podcasts stored on the server
- Android beta available through Google Play Store
- iOS early beta distributed through TestFlight
- Uses shared codebase for Android and iOS
Best for: People who already operate an Audiobookshelf server and need mobile access to it.
Good for
- Open-source code under GPL-3.0 license
- Covers both Android and iOS from one codebase
Watch out for
- Requires an Audiobookshelf server to connect with
- Android version is labeled beta
- iOS version is early beta and TestFlight is full
Mobile at a glance
- Category
- Books & Reading › Audiobooks
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mobile FAQ
Do I need an Audiobookshelf server to use this app?
Yes. The app requires an Audiobookshelf server to connect with.
How do I get the Android app?
The Android beta is available on the Google Play Store.
How do I get the iOS app?
The iOS version is an early beta distributed through TestFlight, which is currently full. Apple limits beta testing to 10,000 testers, and updates are posted in Discord.
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