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Audiobooks Reviews Summary

Audiobooks has a rating of 1.6 stars from 103 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Audiobooks most frequently mention free trial, customer service and credit card. Audiobooks ranks 83rd among Audio Books sites.

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Missouri
6 reviews
32 helpful votes
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This was interesting. I signed up for a 30 day free trial. The app is unwieldy to navigate but I tried to persevere. It is the only app on my phone that continuously crashes and stutters. It made it awful to try to listen to the textbook I'd first chosen, so I tried to download a lighter book. I wasn't able to, but I'd found the whole app tough to navigate so I reached out to customer service. They explained that by "30 days" they actually meant just one book. Oh. That was disappointing. I said as much. "That seems shady and misleading. Where can I give direct feedback to Audiobooks?" And then they cancelled my account. From shady to sketch pretty quick there.

Date of experience: May 29, 2017
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

Hi Koe. We'd like to make this better. Please check your DMs for more information on how we can proceed.

Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I ordered a download first. It was unclear weather it was actually a download due to no indication on the order form. I touched iOS download. Nothing happened. Found out I had to get iOS app. While getting app, download appeared to be happening. Tried to download after app downloaded. Nothing happened. Set up password, name for account. They don't work. All I have is order # *******. Each step above was frowght with multiple problems. I think I wasted 1 1/2 hrs w/ this again. Not good!

Date of experience: May 22, 2017
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

Hi Ralph. I think I see part of the issue. Please check your DMs for more information.

Australia
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Unfortunately, i have been extremely disappointed with services provided. The only reason i subscribed to this website was that they had a book i was looking for, but after i subscribed it appeared that the book wasn't available in Australia. :( Beside that when i refer to the support team with questions, i was only only answered one question out of list of questions i had. Plus i find $14.95 is expensive for ONE book!
Unfortunately, didn't work well for me.

Date of experience: May 22, 2017
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

Hi Nara, we want to get these questions resolved for you. Please check your PMs for more information on how to proceed from here.

North Carolina
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Not completely honest
March 17, 2017

Dcrabtree. I had the same experience as Nicholus C. 7 months ago I couldn't find a account cancel button on their website and they kept billing my 85 year old mother's credit card account $14.95 a month since last year. I remember trying to do this earlier last year and was frustrated! I went on to their website today and magically, there was a cancel button.

Date of experience: March 17, 2017
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

HI David, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Please check your PMs for more information on how to proceed from here.

Oregon
2 reviews
24 helpful votes
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I was charged twice each month for two accounts I was unaware I even had after listening to one book and deciding the service was not worth the money. One account was never even logged into and has $45 worth of charges that they refused to refund, not to mention the $45 on the account that I did use one (free) book from. Abysmal customer service/policies.

Date of experience: March 16, 2017
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

Hi Troy, I'm sure we can do better for you. Please check your PMs for more information on how to proceed from here.

Massachusetts
2 reviews
8 helpful votes
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Just realized one of my kids ordered a book. He said he cancelled but it was never processed. I was charged 6 months before I realized it. Company refunded me for one month even though it was obvious we didn't use the service. I am furious! Bad company.

Date of experience: March 6, 2017
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

Hi Libby, I'm sure we can do better for you. Please check your PMs for more information on how to proceed from here.

Philippines
1 review
4 helpful votes
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This company is a thief!
February 26, 2017

They're smart for hiding the cancel membership button from the website. I cannot even find any remove payment method on it. For some reason my visa card is remembered on it and im so frustrated trying to find where the delete account is!

Date of experience: February 26, 2017
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

HI Nick, We can help cancel your account. Please check your PMs for more information.

AE
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Free trial is not true
February 20, 2017

I have been charged for the free trial and upon writing to the customer service this is what they said "As you are currently within the 30 day free trial period, no charges have been processed. What you are seeing is a pre-authorization which is immediately voided upon sign up and it will drop off within the next few business days. This is just to ensure the billing details you have provided are valid upon sign up. "

But my charges we not reversed. To make things worse, when I downloaded the (supposedly) free book they charged me for that too!

I got charged for the same item twice in one month!

Date of experience: February 20, 2017
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

HI Swapna, You might just be seeing the pre-authorization and then the reversal there of. Please check your PMs for more information.

New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I was billed twice a month for three months. We repeatedly cancelled service and still were billed. I have spoken to their customer service on Navy occasions to get no response. Finally had to put a stop payment on future charges.

Date of experience: December 27, 2016
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

Hi Alisha, there might have just been multiple accounts setup in your name and billing info. Please check your PMs for more information.

Virginia
1 review
7 helpful votes
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I cancelled service with Audiobooks.com in less than a month of having the service as they did not have books I wanted. Several months later I noticed they were still billing my account. Upon calling to address the issue multiple times, they would only refund one month of fees despite the face I did not use any of the monthly credits. The suggestion was I could use the credits anytime. They take back the credit after if you don't use it within 90 days. It's a trap to take your money, not customer service oriented in anyway. If you cancel be sure to follow up within 30 days! I was forced to get my bank involved.

Date of experience: August 4, 2016
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

Hi Sharece, I know it's been a while but we'd still like to try and make things right. Please check your PMs for more info.

New Zealand
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Free trial Scam
March 21, 2016

Simply Audiobooks Inc changed my Free subscription to $14.95USD per month in September 2013 totaling $600NZD before I realised on 20 March 2016! Payments went automatically through Paypal although I did not authorize them! They refuse to refund my $600NZD!

Date of experience: March 21, 2016
Nicholas C. — Audiobooks Rep
over a year old

Hi Peter, it's been a while since you posted this review but it looks like this situation was amicably resolved.
All the best.

District of Columbia
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
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I just have couldn't have enough of it. I read in the library and listen to audiobooks while communiting. At $14.95 for a book a month it isn't enough for me. I get over with a book in around a week. I usually prefer short books.

Date of experience: May 13, 2015
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very enjoyable listening experience with endless options. Occasional technical issues and a bit pricey.

Date of experience: February 12, 2015
New Hampshire
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The best audiobook website out there so easy to use just download the app then download the book and enjoy the best listen ever!

Date of experience: February 1, 2015
South Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have subscribed to AudioBooks for over a year and enjoyed it. From the ease to find and obtain books, to the quality of the audio have made it a must have for me.

Date of experience: January 29, 2015
Iowa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Audiobooks is an everyday part of my life. I love to read but don't have the time to sit down and read an actual book. With Audiobooks, I get the best of both worlds. The selection is huge and new releases come out weekly.

Date of experience: January 28, 2015
Kansas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Normally, this online service does exactly what I want it to do. Occasionally, however, not all features are available and my book won't play. The mobile app has been wonderful.

Date of experience: January 26, 2015
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Love my audiobooks!
January 26, 2015

Love my audiobooks! Can't live without them and they have a great selection of books.

Date of experience: January 26, 2015
West Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I travel a lot and listen to Audiobooks in my car. I love the convenience and would hate to take a trip without an Audiobook. I've read the entire Outlander series, which I never would have discovered without this program. There are some technical glitches, such as my book stopping unexpectedly and requiring me to delete and re-download in order to continue listening. However, this problem has not occurred for awhile and may have been worked out by now. Overall, I am happy with Audiobooks.

Date of experience: January 25, 2015
Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Over all good service
January 24, 2015

Over all good service. Keep you posted on expiring credits, good selection of books. Only 4 stars instead of 5: a little pricey.

Date of experience: January 24, 2015

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Audiobooks.com is a service that allows you to instantly stream and download audiobooks. Members can listen to more than 100,000 bestsellers and classic favorites from their smartphone, tablet or computer.


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