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What’s New Version 2.3.9
Play speed down to 0.5x (user request)
Security and stability updates
Description
Discover xigxag, the UK's audiobook alternative - better prices the more you listen, no subscriptions, and the unique listen-and-read x-book® format. Certified B Corp™ focused on accessible, sustainable books.
NO SUBSCRIPTION FEES No monthly fees, no pressure. With xigxag, you won’t pay more than £7.99 per audiobook, and loyal listeners unlock discounts as they go. Save more with every 5 full price books you buy:
£7.99 for books 1-5
£6.99 for books 6-10
£5.99 for books 11-15
£4.99 for books 16-20
£3.99 after 20 books!
Pricing updates automatically in the app and resets one year after your first purchase.
You can also enjoy our monthly Listen For Less selection, featuring a variety of titles at unbeatable prices.
BESTSELLERS, CLASSICS & NEW RELEASES Browse thousands of audiobooks and x-books from beloved authors like Richard Osman, Sally Rooney, Robert Galbraith, Sarah J. Maas and Ann Cleeves, and top narrators like Stephen Fry, Kristin Atherton, Imogen Church and Jeff Harding. It’s easy to find your next great listen. Search by author, title, genre, get inspired by our curated Collections, or see what others are enjoying in our social feed, which we call Buzz.
EXCLUSIVE X-BOOK®: LISTEN AND READ IN ONE Our innovative x-book® format allows you to listen, refer to text, view illustrations, take notes, and share quotes - all in one place. Finish more books while enhancing your understanding and retention of the content. Seamlessly switch between listening and reading, all for one price - no extra fees. Just look for the purple x-book® ribbon and enjoy the best of both worlds!
MY XIGXAG - YOUR AUDIOBOOK HUB Track your listening stats, manage your bookshelf, curate your own reading lists, and easily share book quotes or recommendations.
USER-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE
Instant in-app or web purchase
Listen to samples before you buy
Stream or download for offline use
Sync across multiple devices
Dark Mode, custom navigation, sleep timer and more
Join thousands of UK listeners who’ve made the switch from Audible and other big tech platforms. There’s never been a better time to cancel your audiobook subscription - Download Now.
Capabilities
In-App Purchases
Accessibility
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887685198v2.3.92026-07-02 03:08:22
Play speed down to 0.5x (user request)
Security and stability updates
Build 885584640v2.3.82026-05-15 05:07:20
Security fixes and minor UI changes.
Build 884976660v2.3.72026-04-29 14:18:05
Analytics consent
Search within Collections page
Bug fixes and stability improvements
Build 882644971v2.3.52026-02-21 18:08:43
Stability and bug fixes
Adds a skip feature to sample player
Build 881784010v2.3.42026-01-24 18:36:40
Hot fix: registration page
Build 881709862v2.3.32026-01-22 17:56:33
New screen to help you manage your gift codes
Improvements to the layout of the settings menu and sub menus
Lots of UI tweaks, bug fixes and other performance improvements!
Build 879867953v2.3.22025-11-19 17:06:30
View series information - tap a series title to see all books in publisher order
Other bug fixes and improvements
Build 877519910v2.3.12025-08-26 13:56:56
Hot fix: email validation and password reset errors
Build 877346294v2.3.02025-08-18 19:28:47
Internal updates and bug fixes
Build 876695299v2.2.142025-07-25 10:53:54
Fixes an issue where quotes and bookmarks are removed from display on data update
Build 876464139v2.2.132025-07-17 15:38:30
Fixes play speed bug when streaming
Build 876375385v2.2.122025-07-14 18:58:24
fix: play speed not saved if greater than 2.0 and a couple of other things we missed!
Build 876326017v2.2.112025-07-11 19:02:14
Revised loading saving mechanism to improve operation in poor networks
General performance enhancements
Build 873024625v2.2.102025-03-06 16:42:52
Updated home screen including Collections view and search selectors
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Fixes widget refresh issue
Fixes Carplay loading for certain phones
Build 872655390v2.2.92025-02-20 19:16:32
Adds CarPlay support
Users are encouraged to download books for reliable playback while driving
Build 871918216v2.2.72025-01-22 07:50:00
Fixes an issue where images are lost when the app returns from the background
Build 871618789v2.2.62025-01-15 17:08:56
Option to prevent sleep timer volume ramping down at end of sleep time.
Fixes issues with loading when no network (seen on some devices).
Screen layout improvements for smaller phones.
Other bug fixes.
Build 871092300v2.2.42024-12-14 00:18:16
User requested features:
- Warn on deleting a list
- Title is now selectable and copyable
User reported bugs:
- Start up improvements in poor network conditions
- Country correctly identified in Eurozone
Other bug fixes:
- Re-apply a voucher
- Add a giver name for a gift
- Lots of other performance and security fixes
Build 868238531v2.2.32024-08-15 18:55:46
Hotfix to resolve voucher linking in certain situations
Build 868129767v2.2.22024-08-11 11:54:10
New: Set a preferred sleep time
Fix: Sharing a list failed to capture the list correctly
Various other bug fixes and performance improvements
Build 867427087v2.2.12024-07-12 10:18:57
FIX! issue with x-book loading on certain devices.
NEW! Bookmarking. Save by colour, add a note.
NEW! Improved chapter view, to help you navigate.
FIX! cutoff issues on some smaller screens plus lots of other UI fixes.
Build 867407858v2.2.02024-07-11 15:50:22
NEW! Bookmarking. Save by colour, add a note.
NEW! Improved chapter view, to help you navigate.
FIX! cutoff issues on some smaller screens plus lots of other UI fixes.
Build 865559750v2.1.282024-04-29 12:59:51
Fixes issue with Airplane mode on newer phones
Build 864024339v2.1.272024-02-26 21:46:23
Bug fixes and minor UI improvements:
Text rendering on some devices
Contributor view on iPad in Portrait
Build 863665948v2.1.262024-02-09 13:43:53
Want to know more about your favourite authors and narrators? Just tap on their name to go straight to their profile page, you can also follow them for updates.
We've added an AirPlay button to the player screen (because you asked us to!)
Plus lots of fixes you won't see but generally improve the app.
No pricing data captured yet — comparisons appear once the app has paid storefronts or in-app purchases.
Availability 63 of 101 storefronts
| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | en-GB | Free | 241 | 4.7 | 2.3.9 |
| US | en-US | Free | 15 | 4.1 | 2.3.9 |
| CH | de-CH | Free | 4 | 4.5 | 2.3.9 |
| DE | de-DE | Free | 4 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| NL | nl | Free | 4 | 4.8 | 2.3.9 |
| FR | fr-FR | Free | 3 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| IE | en-GB | Free | 3 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| ZA | en-GB | Free | 3 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| AU | en-AU | Free | 2 | 4.5 | 2.3.9 |
| BE | en-GB | Free | 2 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| HU | en-GB | Free | 2 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| TR | en-GB | Free | 2 | 3.0 | 2.3.9 |
| AT | de-DE | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 2.3.9 |
| CA | en-CA | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| ES | es-ES | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 2.3.9 |
| IT | it | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| LU | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| NO | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| NZ | en-AU | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| SE | sv | Free | 1 | 4.0 | 2.3.9 |
| SG | en-GB | Free | 1 | 5.0 | 2.3.9 |
| AE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| AL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| BA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| BG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| BM | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| CY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| CZ | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| DK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| EE | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| EG | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| FI | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| GR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| HK | zh-Hant-HK | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| HR | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| IL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| IN | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| IS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| JP | ja | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| KR | ko | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| LB | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| LT | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| LV | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| MD | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| ME | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| MK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| MT | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| MY | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| PH | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| PK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| PL | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| PT | pt-PT | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| QA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| RO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| RS | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| SA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| SI | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| SK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| TO | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| TW | zh-Hant-TW | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| UA | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| VU | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
| XK | en-GB | Free | 0 | — | 2.3.9 |
Not available in: AF, AM, AZ, BH, BN, BT, BY, CN, FJ, FM, GE, ID, IQ, JO, KG, KH, KW, KZ, LA, LK, MM, MN, MO, MR, MV, NP, NR, OM, PG, PW, RU, SB, TH, TJ, TM, UZ, VN, YE
Change log 29 changes · CA
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releaseNotes updated
Play speed down to 0.5x (user request)
Security and stability updates
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description updated
Discover xigxag, the UK's audiobook alternative - better prices the more you listen, no subscriptions, and the unique listen-and-read x-book® format. Certified
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subtitle updated
Subscription-Free Audiobooks
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name updated
xigxag: Audiobooks, but Better
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Version 2.3.9 released
Play speed down to 0.5x (user request)
Security and stability updates
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Version 2.3.8 released
Security fixes and minor UI changes.
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Version 2.3.7 released
Analytics consent
Search within Collections page
Bug fixes and stability improvements
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Version 2.3.5 released
Stability and bug fixes
Adds a skip feature to sample player
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Version 2.3.4 released
Hot fix: registration page
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Version 2.3.3 released
New screen to help you manage your gift codes
Improvements to the layout of the settings menu and sub menus
Lots of UI tweaks, bug fixes and other performance improvements!
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Version 2.3.2 released
View series information - tap a series title to see all books in publisher order
Other bug fixes and improvements
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Version 2.3.1 released
Hot fix: email validation and password reset errors
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Version 2.3.0 released
Internal updates and bug fixes
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Version 2.2.14 released
Fixes an issue where quotes and bookmarks are removed from display on data update
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Version 2.2.13 released
Fixes play speed bug when streaming
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Version 2.2.12 released
fix: play speed not saved if greater than 2.0 and a couple of other things we missed!
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Version 2.2.11 released
Revised loading saving mechanism to improve operation in poor networks
General performance enhancements
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Version 2.2.10 released
Updated home screen including Collections view and search selectors
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Fixes widget refresh issue
Fixes Carplay loading for certain phones
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Version 2.2.9 released
Adds CarPlay support
Users are encouraged to download books for reliable playback while driving
◆
Version 2.2.7 released
Fixes an issue where images are lost when the app returns from the background
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Version 2.2.6 released
Option to prevent sleep timer volume ramping down at end of sleep time.
Fixes issues with loading when no network (seen on some devices).
Screen layout improvements for smaller phones.
Other bug fixes.
◆
Version 2.2.4 released
User requested features:
- Warn on deleting a list
- Title is now selectable and copyable
User reported bugs:
- Start up improvements in poor network conditions
- Country correctly identified in Eurozone
Other bug fixes:
- Re-apply a vouche
◆
Version 2.2.3 released
Hotfix to resolve voucher linking in certain situations
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Version 2.2.2 released
New: Set a preferred sleep time
Fix: Sharing a list failed to capture the list correctly
Various other bug fixes and performance improvements
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Version 2.2.1 released
FIX! issue with x-book loading on certain devices.
NEW! Bookmarking. Save by colour, add a note.
NEW! Improved chapter view, to help you navigate.
FIX! cutoff issues on some smaller screens plus lots of other UI fixes.
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Version 2.2.0 released
NEW! Bookmarking. Save by colour, add a note.
NEW! Improved chapter view, to help you navigate.
FIX! cutoff issues on some smaller screens plus lots of other UI fixes.
◆
Version 2.1.28 released
Fixes issue with Airplane mode on newer phones
◆
Version 2.1.27 released
Bug fixes and minor UI improvements:
Text rendering on some devices
Contributor view on iPad in Portrait
◆
Version 2.1.26 released
Want to know more about your favourite authors and narrators? Just tap on their name to go straight to their profile page, you can also follow them for updates.
We've added an AirPlay button to the player screen (because you asked us to!)
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