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Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts

Audible, Inc. · Books & Reference · United States store
#11 TOP GROSSING#1 GROSSING · BOOKS & REFERENCE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$86.2M
Likely $43M to $158.4M
▲ 8.5% in 11 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.6 of 5
1.8M ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
52
was 52 on Oct 15, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$1B
Google Play $42.6M + App Store $43.6M a month
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
276.3M
About 1.4M per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #11 apps (Play), #30 overall (iOS)$31.3M · 36%
  • Japan #5 Books & Reference (Play), #9 Books (iOS)$7.8M · 9%
  • Germany #10 apps (Play), #10 overall (iOS)$7.5M · 9%
  • United Kingdom #24 apps (Play), #7 overall (iOS)$7.2M · 8%
  • Indonesia #1 Books & Reference (Play), #7 Books (iOS)$5.9M · 7%
  • Australia #14 apps (Play), #8 overall (iOS)$3.7M · 4%
  • Canada #27 apps (Play), #8 overall (iOS)$3.5M · 4%
  • France #43 apps (Play), #40 overall (iOS)$1.7M · 2%
41 more countries
  • Turkey #1 Books & Reference (Play), #4 Books (iOS)$1.6M · 2%
  • UAE #1 Books & Reference (Play), #70 overall (iOS)$1.6M · 2%
  • Italy #22 apps (Play), #38 overall (iOS)$1.4M · 2%
  • Thailand #1 Books & Reference (Play), #9 Books (iOS)$1.2M · 1%
  • Poland #1 Books & Reference (Play), #5 Books (iOS)$1.1M · 1%
  • Spain #29 apps (Play), #38 overall (iOS)$1M · 1%
  • South Korea #27 Books & Reference (Play), #19 Books (iOS)$963K · 1%
  • Switzerland #42 apps (Play), #16 overall (iOS)$694.4K · 1%
  • Mexico #2 Books & Reference (Play), #35 overall (iOS)$605.3K · 1%
  • Philippines #1 Books & Reference (Play), #2 Books (iOS)$600K · 1%
  • New Zealand #9 apps (Play), #9 overall (iOS)$592.2K · 1%
  • Chile #1 Books & Reference (Play), #76 overall (iOS)$581.2K · 1%
  • Austria #12 apps (Play), #12 overall (iOS)$520.2K · 1%
  • Ireland #8 apps (Play), #6 overall (iOS)$475.3K · 1%
  • Qatar #1 Books & Reference (Play)$438K · 1%
  • Sweden #27 apps (Play), #41 overall (iOS)$388K · 0%
  • Hong Kong #1 Books & Reference (Play)$377.9K · 0%
  • Netherlands #59 apps (Play), #75 overall (iOS)$374K · 0%
  • Norway #25 apps (Play), #26 overall (iOS)$369.8K · 0%
  • South Africa #23 apps (Play), #10 overall (iOS)$270.9K · 0%
  • Denmark #26 apps (Play), #40 overall (iOS)$246K · 0%
  • Peru #1 Books & Reference (Play), #68 overall (iOS)$230.3K · 0%
  • Brazil #4 Books & Reference (Play)$229.6K · 0%
  • Malaysia #1 Books & Reference (Play)$215.4K · 0%
  • Belgium #47 apps (Play), #49 overall (iOS)$210.4K · 0%
  • Egypt #1 Books & Reference (Play)$175K · 0%
  • Singapore #1 Books & Reference (Play)$167.3K · 0%
  • Ukraine #1 Books & Reference (Play), #6 Books (iOS)$156.8K · 0%
  • Finland #38 apps (Play), #52 overall (iOS)$142.6K · 0%
  • Kazakhstan #1 Books & Reference (Play), #9 Books (iOS)$134.5K · 0%
  • Israel #49 apps (Play), #78 overall (iOS)$116.6K · 0%
  • Czechia #60 apps (Play), #57 overall (iOS)$97.9K · 0%
  • Portugal #64 apps (Play), #76 overall (iOS)$89.9K · 0%
  • Romania #56 apps (Play), #77 overall (iOS)$80.9K · 0%
  • Nigeria #1 Books & Reference (Play)$37K · 0%
  • Colombia #64 overall (iOS)$35.6K · 0%
  • Taiwan #9 Books & Reference (Play)$33.1K · 0%
  • Argentina #93 overall (iOS)$24.5K · 0%
  • India #7 Books (iOS)$22.6K · 0%
  • Greece #80 apps (Play)$21.5K · 0%
  • Vietnam #7 Books (iOS)$9.4K · 0%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Calibrated range: for apps in the top 50, our estimates were within about 30% of published figures for 9 of 12 apps tested. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
1.8M
AVG RATING
4.58
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
$0.49 - $279.99 per item
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
2d ago
RELEASED
Aug 12, 2010
CONTENT RATING
Teen

Last 29 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
29 / 29
COUNTRIES NOW
52 (was 20)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$64.2M a month
Sep 25, 2026$63.7M a month
Sep 26, 2026$61.8M a month
Sep 27, 2026$60.3M a month
Sep 28, 2026$61.3M a month
Sep 29, 2026$62.6M a month
Sep 30, 2026$66.1M a month
Oct 1, 2026$67.5M a month
Oct 2, 2026$67.4M a month
Oct 3, 2026$69M a month
Oct 4, 2026$69.1M a month
Oct 5, 2026$73.1M a month
Oct 6, 2026$69.5M a month
Oct 7, 2026$70.5M a month
Oct 8, 2026$71.3M a month
Oct 9, 2026$71.7M a month
Oct 10, 2026$79.4M a month
Oct 11, 2026$76.3M a month
Oct 12, 2026$74.6M a month
Oct 13, 2026$75.1M a month
Oct 14, 2026$77.6M a month
Oct 15, 2026$77.2M a month
Oct 16, 2026$76.6M a month
Oct 17, 2026$74M a month
Oct 18, 2026$82.2M a month
Oct 19, 2026$82.4M a month
Oct 20, 2026$83.2M a month
Oct 21, 2026$86.2M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #10 apps · DE. Now: #8 apps · IE.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
$0.49 - $279.99 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
232 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average3.9 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share24%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 15 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
1.8M ratings
5★81%
4★9%
3★2%
2★2%
1★6%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States Google Play, Oct 7, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026: 24% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription25%

30 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ ...when i have paused my membership books become unavailable at random even though i have paid good money for them and have downloaded them to my library...i was told to get them back I'd have to use up my monthly…
★★★★★ Signed up for free trial then decided to cancel.
★★★★★ The app is super restrictive and insures most things are behind a pay wall.
Limits, credits, locked features21%

26 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Since the latest update a few days ago audible have refused to take payment for my credits, blamed my bank (it's not my bank), cut off my account and stolen my remaining credit without warning.
★★★★★ Stingy for an app I PAY TO USE how come in the FAQ if I were to miss a month I don't get the credit for that month (I missed 2 credits) and it doesn't roll over my credit to the next month?
★★★★★ The pause/play button sometimes gets locked in pause mode and cannot be changed until I restart my phone.
Bugs, things not working11%

13 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The app has been suffering from constant glitches, bugs, and internet connection issues.
★★★★★ The Player Sleep Timer does not work anymore.
★★★★★ 15.10.26 timer still not working 29.4.26 The timer still doesn't work.
No customer support8%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I've reached out to tech support multiple times and they "fix it" for that day but then it happens again.
★★★★★ the button tap has no response, the.
★★★★★ locked my amazon account for NO REASON AND THERE IS NO HUMAN CUSTOMER SERVICE TO FIX then you expect from us to pay?
Worse after an update7%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Since the latest update a few days ago audible have refused to take payment for my credits, blamed my bank (it's not my bank), cut off my account and stolen my remaining credit without warning.
★★★★★ updated two days ago now it crashes when I open the app, wouldn't play the book I was in the middle of, but now it's reverted back to the beginning.
★★★★★ Latest update 18/10/26 leaves the app constantly crashing.
Crashes and freezes7%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ updated two days ago now it crashes when I open the app, wouldn't play the book I was in the middle of, but now it's reverted back to the beginning.
★★★★★ This app keeps freezing in the middle of playing a book I downloaded.
★★★★★ Latest update 18/10/26 leaves the app constantly crashing.
Login and account problems6%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Since the latest update a few days ago audible have refused to take payment for my credits, blamed my bank (it's not my bank), cut off my account and stolen my remaining credit without warning.
★★★★★ Finally got app to open, but cannot get login, without phone number.
★★★★★ Entered the text number for verification,but when I have to close for email, it resets, then I have to request new codes.
Lost data, sync, backup6%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ looses it's place whenever signal is lost.
★★★★★ As a person who pretty much only uses rollover credits it has lost all value.
★★★★★ You can't simply unsubscribe, you can only delete your account and lose everything you paid for or continue paying $15/month.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • I dont want to be recommended terf authors like J K Rowling, can you please add a feature to hide or block certain authors 1★, Oct 20, 2026
  • wish there were better deals when it comes to series. 5★, Oct 20, 2026
  • I wish the app would sync with GoodReads and put the books I finish into my GoodReads "read shelf" 4★, Oct 19, 2026
  • would be amazing if you fixed the app not auto-resuming after interruptions. 4★, Oct 19, 2026
  • I took away one star because I wish I could see more details on the narrator easily. 4★, Oct 18, 2026
  • would be nice to have an info button. 4★, Oct 18, 2026
  • options, please add a button or option to list any authors or titles we want to Avoid 4★, Oct 18, 2026
  • I wish that Audible could play podcasts in chronological order, it just wants to play the most recent, which is not what I want. 4★, Oct 18, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
stop playing4customer service4bluetooth device3book downloaded3free trial3cancel the membership3multiple times3lock screen3please fix4audio book3sleep timer3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive11%

39 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It allows me to enjoy books on the go and at work!!
★★★★★ the format is easy for me to navigate and i can still enjoy my love of reading but in a different more unique way.
★★★★★ It would be fun to be able to set it up where I could listen to them all without having to stop and start different books.
Easy to use8%

30 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Easy to use and instant play, even when downloading a new book.
★★★★★ the format is easy for me to navigate and i can still enjoy my love of reading but in a different more unique way.
★★★★★ easy to use and reasonably priced
Worth the money4%

15 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ well worth it if you use the app daily.
★★★★★ plus you got one free book a month.
★★★★★ Lots of free listens with your subscription, once a month you get a free credit for the purchase of any book no matter the cost.
Accurate, great results4%

14 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ very good quality narration.
★★★★★ a great app, works perfectly and worth the subscription...
★★★★★ It's got good quality audiobooks.
Useful, it helps2%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ very useful and convenient.
★★★★★ their addition of a listen log is really helpful if you lose your spot.
★★★★★ A useful app to use when there is a book of your choice you would listen too.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

have to travel at 1am for work, the perfect partner for early travels

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

love the ease of use

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

Overall I'm happy with the app. Navigation and design can perhaps be improved.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

remove the ability for your app to control which bluetooth device it plays out of. let my phone decide that you ugly abortions.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

...when i have paused my membership books become unavailable at random even though i have paid good money for them and have downloaded them to my library...i was told to get them back I'd have to use up my monthly title... disgusting way to treat a customer

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

I like the selection, but it narrows it to closely for my choices (have to search for different listening selections)

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ASO keywords

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What's new in VARY

What's New: • Bug fixes and improvements If you're experiencing issues, please reach out to customer service. For feedback or suggestions, contact us at audible.com/help or on X @audible_com.

Store description

Escape into stories you love with Audible. Discover a library of audiobooks, podcasts and Originals—where great stories meet immersive sound. Use our book player for hands-free listening. Download audiobooks & podcasts to listen offline, so you are never without a great story. Find the perfect titles, bestsellers, exclusive Originals, and podcasts. Escape from the everyday with the award-winning fantasy series available on Audible. Discover genres like: health and wellness, mystery, fantasy, true crime and more. Personalize your experience with features such as adjustable narration speed, sleep timer, and bookmarks & notes. Slow your heart rate and relax your body as you unwind with podcasts and bestsellers. Stream your favorite audiobook or podcast series narrated by a star-studded voice cast. Start building better habits with Audible today: listen to meditation books or inspiring health & wellness podcasts. Trade endless scrolling for hands-free listening. Dive into the audiobooks of your favorite books before they hit the screen. Download an audiobook to enjoy on your next flight or listen to podcasts on the road with Car Mode. Listen while driving to work, cooking, working out, or winding down. Listen on your Wear OS or connect with any Bluetooth or Alexa-enabled device for hands-free playback. AUDIBLE FEATURES PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Dig into thrilling listens, popular audiobooks or eye-opening podcasts: • Offline listening – Download your favorite titles and enjoy them wherever you are, without Wi-Fi • Audiobooks or podcast stories – Listen on the road with Car Mode • Read a book on your Kindle or switch to listen on your phone, tablet, or Wear OS • Build better habits with audio content centered on fitness, workouts, and health & wellness CULTIVATE YOUR CURIOSITY WITH AUDIO ENTERTAINMENT Take your library with you — your stories go where you go. Audiobooks travel light. • Listen to your reading list while tackling chores • Create personalized playlists with podcasts and audiobooks • Audio entertainment with customizable narration speed — up to 3.5x • Stay in the know and browse collections like "Goodreads members' picks" and "#BookTok finds" discover trending book titles KIDS PROFILES Create a Kids Profile for your child and share family-friendly listens from our extensive catalog of children’s audiobooks, podcasts and Originals, right from the app. LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE AUDIOBOOKS & PODCASTS Listen to thousands of titles, including exclusive series and educational audio. • Audio library with all genres – listen to your favorite audiobook & podcast stories • Originals & bestsellers – purchase and listen to trending favorite books AUDIBLE MEMBERSHIP Access over 1 million audiobooks, exclusive titles, and podcasts. If you're new to Audible, you can try membership free for 30 days, with additional benefits for Amazon Prime members. Listen to stories that speak to you, anytime, anywhere with Audible. - The most compelling stories and podcasts, told by inspiring voices. Listen to stories that speak to you, anytime, anywhere. Fall in love with books all over again with Audible, an Amazon company.

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