Press kit · Updated November 1, 2026
TaleReady, in the developer’s words.
A small independent app for people who want to take audiobooks and podcasts offline on Apple Watch. These are product facts and assets, not independent reviews.
The short description
TaleReady is a private iPhone and Apple Watch player for DRM-free MP3, M4A, and M4B audiobooks, free LibriVox classics, and private podcast feeds. Import on iPhone, prepare a listening window, and check the time verified as playable on Watch before leaving the phone behind.
Why I built it
I wanted to head out with my Watch and headphones and listen to audiobook files I already owned. I wanted a straightforward way to prepare the next part and see that it was actually on the Watch before I left. That is the problem I built TaleReady around. — Marek Pesan, developer
Facts at a glance
- First public release: August 16, 2026. Version 1.4 (November 1, 2026) added the LibriVox catalog and podcast feeds.
- Developer: Marek Pesan, independent developer.
- Requires iOS 17 or later and, for Watch features, watchOS 10 or later.
- English and Czech interface. No account, ads, tracking, or developer analytics service.
- Built-in free LibriVox catalog of public-domain audiobooks with background downloads.
- Podcast feeds added by link, such as a paid membership’s private RSS; one tap plays an episode on iPhone or sends it to Apple Watch; played episodes are removed after a day, free.
- Free import and iPhone listening; free manual preparation of the next hour on Watch.
- Optional lifetime Pro: larger Watch windows, Always Ready, automatic cleanup. No subscription; see the App Store for current regional pricing.
- Bluetooth audio is required for direct Watch listening. Background delivery depends on watchOS.
- No commercial audiobook catalogue, podcast directory, DRM removal, or Plex/Audiobookshelf connection.
Screenshots and icon
The screenshots below show the actual interface with a generated demonstration audiobook and podcast. They are not customer testimonials or evidence of a physical-device test. You may use these TaleReady assets with coverage of the app; please preserve their contents and identify the app.
Try it and get in touch
TaleReady on the App Store · Offline Watch walkthrough
For editorial questions, contact hello@taleready.com. Product support is available at taleready.com/support.