If you’re an audiobook lover, chances are you’re familiar with Audible. It’s a popular platform that offers a vast collection of audiobooks, podcasts, and other audio content. But, have you ever tried to purchase a book on Audible using your iPhone or iPad? If so, you might have noticed that it’s not as straightforward as you thought. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of purchasing an audiobook on Audible using your iOS device.
First things first, you need to download the Audible app on your iPhone or iPad. Once you have it installed, open the app, and search for the book you want to purchase. Let’s say you want to buy “High-Performance Habits” by Brendon Burchard.
When you click on the book, you’ll notice that there’s no option to buy it within the app. Instead, you need to launch Safari and go to Amazon.com. Yes, you read it right. Because Amazon owns Audible, you can only purchase audiobooks on Amazon. It might be confusing, but that’s how it works.
On Amazon.com, search for the book you want to buy. When you find it, scroll down to see the different formats available. Choose the “Audiobook” format, which is the one compatible with Audible. If you have an Audible membership, you can use your credits to purchase the book. If not, you can buy it with one click.
Once you’ve purchased the book, it’s time to download it on the Audible app. You’ll see a prompt that says, “Start Listening.” Click on it, and it will take you to the Audible app. If you don’t have the app yet, you’ll be prompted to download it.
When you open the Audible app, you’ll see that the audiobook is being downloaded. Once it’s finished, you can start listening to it right away. You don’t have to wait for the whole book to download before you can start playing it.
And that’s it! Now you know how to purchase an audiobook on Audible using your iPhone or iPad. It might be a bit confusing, but it’s not too complicated once you get the hang of it. Happy listening!
Note: This guide is accurate as of 2019. The process might change in the future, so keep that in mind.