Storytel - Audiobooks & Books

Android

Storytel Sweden AB

4.0

(517,956 total reviews)

Books & Reference

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What users complain about in Storytel - Audiobooks & Books

Users frequently complain about the app crashing or stopping playback unexpectedly, especially in the background. Many report issues with subscription management, including unauthorized charges and difficulties canceling trials. The app's interface and functionality are criticized for being non-intuitive, with problems like mixed-up chapters, lack of progress tracking, and poor Bluetooth connectivity.

App crashes or stops playbackHigh
Subscription and payment issuesHigh
Poor user interface and functionalityMedium

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What do users complain about most in Storytel - Audiobooks & Books?

Negative reviews on Storytel - Audiobooks & Books cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in Google Play Store are reporting.

How is Storytel - Audiobooks & Books rated on Google Play Store?

Storytel - Audiobooks & Books has an average rating of 4.4 stars from 517,956 ratings on Google Play Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Storytel - Audiobooks & Books have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Storytel - Audiobooks & Books, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Storytel - Audiobooks & Books worth installing in 2026?

Storytel - Audiobooks & Books is well-rated overall with 4.4 stars. Read the negative reviews above before installing to see if the recurring complaints affect your specific use case (platform, country, payment method).

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