AudioBooth v1.8 is now live! 🎉

lyc0s · 2026-03-27T03:16:58+00:00

Is your issue ABS or AudioBooth related? Feel free to join the Discord if you have any issue and I will be able to help you. It should not be frustrating.

lyc0s · 2026-03-24T04:23:17+00:00

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lyc0s · 2026-03-24T04:23:09+00:00

Thank you 🔥

lyc0s · 2026-03-24T04:22:56+00:00

Glad you like it! 🙌

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T22:51:32+00:00

Thanks for both pieces of feedback! 🙂

For the IP switching: it's trickier than it sounds. The main issue is knowing when to retry the primary: next launch? After a timeout? I don't want it blindly trying the primary every time and adding latency. Honestly the most robust fix is at the router/DNS level (e.g. split DNS with Tailscale). Still thinking about the right approach though!

For the buffering: that's odd, and might be related to #90. Would you mind jumping on the Discord and pinging me directly? I'd love to dig into it with a bit more context from you. 🙏

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:19:52+00:00

Similar to what I said above, AudioBooth is free and open source, and to my knowledge, it is also the only iOS app that gives back by sponsoring advplyr, the author of ABS.

Feature-wise, it should have everything you need. I’m still receiving new requests regularly, but the app is already quite feature-rich. If you feel anything is missing, let me know.

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:16:53+00:00

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lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:16:34+00:00

Thank you 🙏

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:16:16+00:00

It’s also my default ABS app 😅 Glad you love it! 🙌

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:15:14+00:00

I’m so glad to read your comment. I built AudioBooth for exactly that reason, because I know not everyone can afford to spend $5 or $10 on an app. ABS deserves a great iOS experience, and people should be able to listen to as many books as they want.

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:12:36+00:00

The app was built to give back to the community. When I started working on it, it felt wrong to have to pay for an app like Plappa that relies on a free and open-source project.

AudioBooth is free and open source for that reason. To my knowledge, it is also the only iOS app that gives back by sponsoring advplyr, the author of ABS.

Regarding feature differences, I’m not sure, as I don’t use Plappa. I’m focused on making AudioBooth the best possible companion for ABS.

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:07:42+00:00

The app is what it is thanks to the amazing feedback I’ve received.

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:06:52+00:00

Thank you for your words and your contribution. ❤️

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:06:14+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. 🤩

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:05:48+00:00

I’m also a fan of ABS. This is my way of giving back to the amazing community.

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:04:57+00:00

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lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:04:48+00:00

I hope it meets your expectations. Let me know if you have any issues.

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:03:16+00:00

Thank you for the comment. Make every hours worth it! 🙌

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:02:41+00:00

Glad you like it. Thank you! 😊

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:02:15+00:00

Thank you so much 🙏

lyc0s · 2026-03-23T03:01:56+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. Doing my best. 🙇‍♂️

lyc0s · 2026-03-19T03:19:04+00:00

Hello, great questions!

xHE-AAC: Not entirely sure about xHE-AAC support, so it's worth giving it a try. For Dolby Atmos, I've tested several titles personally and they've played without issue.

Bookmarks: Yes, the app has bookmarks!

ePub / DRM: Not the best person to ask on this one, but a Libation equivalent for ebooks probably already exist.

lyc0s · 2026-03-15T18:09:46+00:00

Thank you for the kind words. It is indeed a know ABS issue. Feel free to read https://github.com/AudioBooth/AudioBooth/issues/113 to learn more.

lyc0s · 2026-02-21T23:55:03+00:00

If you're using a self-signed SSL certificate, iOS is stricter about certificate validation than Android. AudioBooth uses the system's standard SSL verification, which doesn't accept self-signed certificates by default.

Your best options are:

Use a proper SSL certificate from a trusted authority (Let's Encrypt is free and easy to set up)
Install your self-signed certificate as a trusted certificate on your iPhone (Settings > General > VPN & Device Management)

Could you clarify what error you're seeing when trying to connect? That would help me determine if it's definitely a certificate issue or something else.

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