Learning Ally Audiobooks
Human-read audiobook app
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
This app provides access to Learning Ally’s library of human-read audiobooks, offering an extensive selection of books students want and need to read, including bestsellers, classic literature and textbooks. Now students have interactive learning tools geared to help them succeed, including: highlighted text synced with the audio narration, speed control, bookmarking, highlighting, and note-taking.
Learning Ally membership is required to use this app. Learning Ally is for students with dyslexia or other reading deficits who struggle with decoding, fluency or comprehension, who are blind or visually impaired, or who have a physical disability that prohibits them from reading standard print.
If you need help getting started with the Learning Ally Audiobook App, please call our Customer Care team at 800-221-4792 or visit LearningAlly.org/Contact-Us to email us.
more Your audiobook app just got better:
Simplified your listening experience by removing note and bookmark sharing.
Improved security in book search and explore.
4.13.0 16/09/2025
This release delivers several enhancements and bug fixes:
- Improved Login/Logout: General enhancements have been made to improve the login and logout experience.
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved an issue where the "VoiceText" label incorrectly appeared on Classic Audio book covers within the reader app.
- Fixed a bug where missing image icons were displayed when picture books initially loaded.
- Enhanced Error Messaging: Error messages have been improved to provide better information about what issue a user is encountering (such as storage space issues). This should reduce support requests by helping users understand how to resolve problems themselves
4.10.1 14/07/2025
Learning Ally Audiobooks Update Highlights:
Streaming Audio Now Available: Start listening to your audiobooks instantly, without the need for full downloads.
Accessibility Improvements: We've enhanced the app for a more accessible and user-friendly experience.
School QR Code Login: Log in quickly and securely using your school's provided QR code. (Camera permissions are required for this feature.)
General Performance and Stability Improvements: We've also addressed minor bugs and improved overall app performance.
Thanks for using Learning Ally Audiobooks!
4.9.3 26/03/2025
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes minor backend improvements, enhancements that improve accessibility, and bug fixes. Specifically the issue where screen lock caused books to stop playing has been resolved.
4.8.0 26/11/2024
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes minor backend improvements and bug fixes.
4.7.10 30/09/2024
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes minor backend improvements and bug fixes.
4.7.9 26/09/2024
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes minor backend improvements and bug fixes.
4.7.8 08/08/2024
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes improvements in your experience, including new in-app confirmation notices, cleaner navigation in book search and the reader, and improved sorting capabilities.
4.7.6 15/04/2024
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes improvements in your experience, including a reinstatement of the download (arrow) icon on books that have yet to be downloaded.
4.7.3 07/06/2023
Version 4.7.1
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes improvements to your experience, especially for those customers who manage their students’ libraries, and a bug fix for dictionary highlighting on Safari.
4.7.1 31/03/2023
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This exciting update includes improvements to your experience in the audiobook app such as native app recognition (recognizing when someone is reading on Learning Ally's website and offering to open the downloaded app instead) and more helpful error messages.
4.6.12 11/07/2022
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes improvements to your experience, such as a fix for managing multiple notes and bookmarks and a fix for a Google SSO login issue.
4.6.8 07/03/2022
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This exciting update includes improvements to your experience in the audiobook app such as:
- Search, browse, discover and add new books from within the app.
- Watch or listen to book previews (limited availability), read book summaries, and view book information
- Remove books from your bookshelf
4.6.5 16/02/2022
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes improvements to your experience, such as a NEW bookshelf design and a fix for a playback speed control bug.
4.4.2 29/07/2021
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update delivers improvements to your experiences such as a collection of grade-appropriate recommended audiobooks and accessibility improvements.
4.3.2 30/06/2020
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes improvements to your experience such as listening when auto-lock is enabled on your device and the ability to receive push notifications.
4.1.17 13/03/2020
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes improvements to your experience such as a fix for audiobooks skipping pages when a device is rotated.
4.1.9 01/11/2019
Thank you for using Learning Ally Audiobooks! This update includes improvements to your experience such as the ability to fast forward and a smaller playbar so you can see more of the book you’re reading. We’ve also changed the name of the app to Learning Ally Audiobooks to ensure more people can find the app when they need it!
4.1.5 05/09/2019
Thank you for using Learning Ally Link! This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
4.0.7 24/07/2019
Thank you for using Learning Ally Link! We've added three exciting new features in this release: navigation by book levels, an "Are you still reading" prompt, and a visual indicator for bookmarks
. We've fixed a number of bugs, too.
1.9.4 14/01/2019
Thank you for using Learning Ally Link! We've updated our reading app to address some iOS 12 compatibility issues.
1.8.3 05/10/2018
We added a feature so you can customize the rewind time, plus fixed some more bugs.
1.7.17 09/08/2018
Bug fixes
1.7.12 23/05/2018
Reading Comprehension Tools
- Communicate progress with teachers and parents as students log and share notes, responses, and questions. This feature integrates with classroom comprehension strategies allowing the teacher to evaluate student understanding, support thoughtful independent reading, and encourage engaged pleasure reading.
- In-app dictionary (Beta) to support reading comprehension, using context clues to understand word meaning, and support teacher assigned vocabulary building strategies.
Vocabulary Booster Tool
- Both an in-book and master vocabulary list to support students’ curiosity and desire to learn and retain new information, to integrate with classroom activities, and to support studying and homework assignments.
Customization for Accessibility Enhancements
- Adjust letter spacing
- Adjust line height
- Adjust text margins
- Change the font color
- Change the background color
- Change the highlight color
1.7.11 30/04/2018
Bug fixes (SSO)
1.5.2 14/12/2017
Your audiobook app just got better:
Simplified your listening experience by removing note and bookmark sharing.
Improved security in book search and explore.
more Version 4.13.0 16/09/2025
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