Free audiobook classics.
No subscription. Ever.
Stream hundreds of timeless books — Frankenstein, Moby Dick, Pride and Prejudice — with high-quality AI narration. Completely free on iOS.
⬇ Download on the App StoreWhat is Listen Unbound?
A library of classics, free to stream or download
Listen Unbound is a free iOS app that gives you access to hundreds of great works of literature — all read aloud by AI narration that actually sounds good. Every title comes from Project Gutenberg's public-domain catalog, so there are no licensing fees, no publisher deals, and no reason to charge you a monthly subscription.
Pick a book, tap play, and you're listening in seconds. If you want to take it offline — for a commute, a flight, a road trip — download it with one tap and it's yours to keep on your device.
Hundreds of titles
Classic novels, adventure, horror, philosophy, and more — all from Project Gutenberg's massive public-domain library.
AI narration
Every book is narrated by a high-quality text-to-speech engine tuned for the rhythm of literary prose.
Stream or download
Listen over Wi-Fi or LTE, or download any title for offline playback — no internet required once it's on your device.
Free forever
No subscription, no credits, no trial period. Ad-supported listening is free forever. Remove ads once with a one-time purchase.
Key Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
- ✓Free forever — Public domain content means no licensing costs. We'll never make you pay a monthly fee to listen.
- ✓One-time remove-ads option — Support the app with a single purchase, no recurring charge, ever.
- ✓Magic-link login — Enter your email, get a sign-in link, tap it. No passwords to remember or reset.
- ✓Offline downloads — Save any book to your device for listening without a data connection.
- ✓iOS native — Built with SwiftUI for a fast, smooth experience that feels at home on iPhone.
- ✓Chapter navigation — Jump between chapters the way you'd expect in any good audiobook app.
Coming soon: resume from last position, variable playback speed, sleep timer, CarPlay support, and bookmarks.
Sample Titles
Some of what's in the library
Every title is a genuine classic — works that have stood the test of time and are now free for everyone to read and listen to. These are just ten examples from a catalog of hundreds.
Get Started
Start listening in under a minute
Download the app, sign in with a link sent to your email, and pick something from the library. That's it.
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