Is Audible Worth It In 2023? Amazon Audiobook App Review

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  • @SamuelEarth
    @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please reply to this comment with any questions you have about Audible and how it works!

    • @shreyaraman.
      @shreyaraman. ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hey I'm from india and have been looking to get into audible..there are a few books that show that they cost Rs0.00 on amazon and says free with audible trial.
      so I wanted to ask that if I end up getting my an audible subscription then can I access to these books which are Rs0.00 without any hassle of buying it or using credit etc? example- like there's a romance author mariana zapata and all her books are like Rs0.00..so does that mean i have to pay nothing but for susbscription and then i can listen to all of them?

    • @shreyaraman.
      @shreyaraman. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hey can you please respond?

    • @mochabean99999
      @mochabean99999 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Call me stupid! I keep listening to your videos and other ones, even the info put out directly by Amazon. For the LIFE of me, NO ONE WILL ADDRESS THIS ONE THING!!! If you can listen to any book, why do you need credits? I can only assume that if you aren't using a 'credit' or paying for the book, then it goes away eventually? But could you just listen to it again from the library? Why do I need credits OR why do I need to purchase a book if I'm already an audible member? Don't I get to listen to ANY book? So confusing. Seems like the basic question, but apparently not. Because NO ONE addresses the elephant in the room. Please PLEASE help me???

    • @fosfool3773
      @fosfool3773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you search Audible by your favorite Narrator instead of by Author? 😊

    • @fosfool3773
      @fosfool3773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does the out right purchase price of a book go down over time? Starting at $30, 6 months later down to $20?

  • @JustWaterPipes_
    @JustWaterPipes_ ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I work night shifts at the movies, and I think it’s great for work, driving, gaming etc.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      For sure. Night shift sounds like the perfect time!

    • @JustWaterPipes_
      @JustWaterPipes_ ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamuelEarth it’s a lifestyle thing but idk. I feel like it improved my life

  • @SindriKr
    @SindriKr ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good to have someone who speaks clearly about it.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @alyssagedeon3181
    @alyssagedeon3181 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you - this was an awesome video to share with my older parents!!

  • @HW919
    @HW919 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU!!!! That covered all my questions.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem, thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

  • @ljiljankocurcic8893
    @ljiljankocurcic8893 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    With all AI advancements lately and considering how big Amazon is, you would think they could cut down production cost significantly. I will just wait. If not Audible, someone else will do it. They don't really have the competitor at the moment and thats the biggest problem.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If Spotify hasn't figured out how to do it with their experience doing so in the music industry, I don't see anyone crossing the finish line before Audible. The thing is, Amazon has nothing to do with the overall production cost of an audiobook. That's up to the author, narrator, engineer, production company, etc. but I don't think the production cost has to do with it as much as everyone says (myself included) when you consider the production costs of music, movies, and TV shows, which I'm sure are on average much MUCH higher. I will say that audiobooks are not NEARLY as popular as those forms of entertainment, so I wouldn't be surprised if demand plays a part but there's not much more I can say on the subject. It may be a fun video topic later on!

  • @SIMPLIFIEDFILMING
    @SIMPLIFIEDFILMING ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your charisma bro

  • @krystanicoleeee6022
    @krystanicoleeee6022 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Okay wow! Thank you for this video!

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

  • @MrEltapatio
    @MrEltapatio 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally got the answers.

  • @LIVINGINPALMBEACHFLORIDA
    @LIVINGINPALMBEACHFLORIDA 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative!

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching!

  • @fosfool3773
    @fosfool3773 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How do you back up your books when you get a new phone or mobile number? Are the books stored on your device? Thank you!

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe they're backed up like an online cloud-like platform. In order for you to listen to an Audible book, it has to be in your library but it also has to be downloaded. To my understanding, if your phone is running out of space (depending on what kind of phone it is and how your settings are configured), it'll un-download them to give you more space for apps, files, etc. outside of the app but they WILL stay in your library so you can access them whenever.

  • @willchristie2650
    @willchristie2650 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Here is a question from a Boomer. I have Audible but would like to be able to organize the books by topic instead of seeing a long alphabetical list of all my books. Is this possible? Does Audible include ways to create folders? I see a COLLECTIONS tab and maybe this is what I am talking about. But it doesn't seem easy to see the Collections you've created. OK, maybe I am simply confused.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The closest feature Audible has to what you’re describing is collections. Audible is for anyone of any age - there’s a stereotype that the older someone is the less well-verses they are with technology and in my opinion, it doesn’t even matter whether that’s true or not because technology can be used by literally anyone who knows how to use it.

  • @catgranny
    @catgranny ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do the catalogs on both plus & premium have the same audiobook titles? Or does premium have a wider selection? Ty

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question! Both memberships contain the same catalog, but the Premium selection is much vaster than just the Plus Catalog. The Premium selection includes the Plus Catalog and literally all other books. You do need to pay for them with credits, but with Premium Plus, you'll get at least one credit per month to use on any book no matter the price. They also have awesome perks, deals, and specials all throughout the year!

  • @desormais22
    @desormais22 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe silly question: how you access that $8 option to just listen to audible plus selection? On my app I only see the yearly subscription or the $15.99/month option…

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm… what country are you in? It may only be available in certain areas of the world. I’m in America.

    • @desormais22
      @desormais22 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamuelEarth - I’m also in the states. Just realized maybe because I’m just looking inside the app lol. Tried looking at the actual website on computer and seeing more options now! Was trying to avoid doing this at work lol

  • @fosfool3773
    @fosfool3773 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you search Audible by your favorite Narrators instead of by Author? 😊

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, if you go to “Search” and look up the name of your favorite narrator, a list of their narrated books should come up! I just tried it with my own favorite.

  • @hahadad5160
    @hahadad5160 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi there... I'm a bit confused. isnt audible like Netflix I pay and get to listen to ANY book that I want? cause I see people talking about buying books on there, what's the difference. I thought its a streaming service for books. and can I download and listen offline? will I still have access to my books if I cancel my subscription?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi! I did a much much better video explaining the whole thing. Here’s a link to it. th-cam.com/video/yS6nI3QwnUM/w-d-xo.html
      I think these parts should help but I do recommend watching the whole thing in case they don’t.
      What is Audible? 1:20
      Downside of Audible? 10:12

  • @paulk9188
    @paulk9188 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you do more quick cuts & edit chops on your videos, you talk for about 3 seconds as a normal person than quick edit, maybe you could take more adderall and chop it down 2 second bits, then edit again. Thanks.

  • @watchzyon
    @watchzyon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The free trial for $7.95/mo am I able to download and keep the book just like the premium plus plan?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t think there is a trial for the $7.95/mo. I’m pretty sure it’s just the Audible Premium Plus trial, and before the trial is over, you can cancel the membership so they don’t charge you the $14.95, and afterwards you can restart your membership plan at $7.95/mo. That way, you get monthly access to Audible Plus, and you get to keep the book you got with the Premium Plus trial free of charge.

  • @fosfool3773
    @fosfool3773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the Audible release date the same day as the physical copy? Thanks!

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To my knowledge it depends on the book. In the last year I've paid attention to this regarding at least 5-10 books and generally, I've found the answer to be yes.

  • @chrisallclips
    @chrisallclips 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does anyone know of a good alternative option?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My question is, why would someone look for another option?

  • @TheMoneyMakingMentor
    @TheMoneyMakingMentor ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good review

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @thomasward00
    @thomasward00 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm only interested in just streaming selection monthly... don't need to own them forever

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      I understand. In case you’re not a member already, I’d suggest the Audible Plus option then - doesn’t sound like there’s a need for monthly credits!

  • @77.88.
    @77.88. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its to bad you did not do enough research as to how difficult it has been to load and use new books as everything changed from simple to complex after Amazon bought AUDIBLE? It was very rare to have any problems what so ever from 2008 to the year AMAZON purchased audible? Now they have changed completely and I have too throw away my perfectly good Classic iPod's I have used for 15 years with only two batteries being changed and now I need to spend hundreds of dollars too buy something else as Amazon separated from Apple iTunes? Thanks Audible for giving me the best quality and Fair Exchange I have ever needed till Amazon took over?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      I understand what you’re saying but I can’t speak for Amazon’s purchase of Audible. I threw out my iPod Classic maybe 7yrs ago and have had no problems with the price of anything Audible has done since I started using it at the time. I’ve had no problems with loading books and using their app either.

  • @anjanak7437
    @anjanak7437 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep cancelling the subscription every month yet i get charged automatically every damn month. How do I avoid this?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I suggest calling Audible’s helpline about the issue at 1-888-283-5051. Best of luck!

    • @anjanak7437
      @anjanak7437 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SamuelEarth Thank you

  • @raul-isaacmendez-vasquez8775
    @raul-isaacmendez-vasquez8775 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Malcom. Are the books read by humans? thank you.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1. Thanks for commenting! My name is Sam, not Malcolm. 2. Yes they are read by humans.

  • @DONTSHOOT999
    @DONTSHOOT999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Time stamps would be cool

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      @1:11 What is Audible?
      @1:25 Can you keep the books you buy forever?
      @1:55 What are the membership options (at a glance)?
      @2:58 What if you want to buy more books after using your monthly credit?
      @3:12 Do books come with a membership discount?
      @3:45 Are there any drawbacks to using Audible?
      @6:07 What are the membership options?
      @7:03 Which one would I go with if given the option?
      @7:33 What if one book per month isn’t enough?
      @8:47 How is their customer service?
      @10:02 Something I always found strange about Audible
      @10:50 How do you use Audible?

  • @zyxwvutsrqponmlkh
    @zyxwvutsrqponmlkh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    unless you piss off amazon, then they delete all your books and nothing you can do about it.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      Better be careful! I haven’t heard of anything like this but given the breadth of their userbase I’m sure it happens. It probably isn’t any worse than Facebook. 😂

  • @gam07d56
    @gam07d56 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyplay?

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you mean by Anyplay?

    • @gam07d56
      @gam07d56 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SamuelEarth with anyplay you get unlimited audiobooks. It’s a reduce library but it does have a lot of books.

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gam07d56 I appreciate the recommendation but I stand by Audible as a dedicated member and one reason for this of many is the vastness of their selection.

  • @Jayjewelerofficial
    @Jayjewelerofficial 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Boo 👎🏻 I didn’t want to pay for books I wanted unlimited books with a subscription guess I have to pirate it

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I understand what you’re saying - I get so many comments about this it’s not even funny. Here’s what I had to say about it in my new video, the time stamp is 11:00. th-cam.com/video/ViipMFOviw4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iCg8UWq9waAfjLWh

  • @ITTester-o2m
    @ITTester-o2m 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    slow down tiger

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Easy! You can change the speed in the playback settings.

  • @bogdan.r.s
    @bogdan.r.s 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Play Books is better

    • @SamuelEarth
      @SamuelEarth  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion! Personally I’ve never heard of Play Books.