Smart AudioBook Player

This application is full of useful features for playing audio books

Smart AudioBook Player

App stats

Version: VARY (Last updated: 2024-11-29)
Creation date: 2011-10-02
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other:
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

The app is designed specially for playing audio books.

You have to manually download the books and place them in subfolders under the "My Audiobooks" folder on your phone.
Every book must be in a separate subfolder, even if it consists of only one file.
In Library→Settings→Root folder select the "My Audiobooks" folder.
Once finished, don't forget to press the "Update" button at the top of the Library window.

First 30 days Full version. Later - Basic version.
Features:
+ Playback speed control. It may be useful if narrator speaks too slow or too fast.
+ Classification of books (new, started and finished) allows you to understand at glance what books have been finished, what you are reading now and what are new).
+ Downloading cover from the Internet brings more life to the book than just blank general cover.
+ Bookmarks allow you to mark interesting moments in the book.
+ List of characters. You can manually create a list of characters to easier follow the story.
+ Automatic pause in case you fall asleep. To continue playback just shake your phone.
+ Playback history allows to return to the previous playback position in situation when you accidentally hit Next file or other button.
+ Chromecast support allows to listen the book on full size speakers.
+ Application Widget. Allows you to control the player from the home screen.
+ You don't have to finish one book to start another. The progress is saved independently for all books.
+ NO ADS!

To purchase full version press: menu--Help--Version tab.
It is a one time purchase. Not a subscription.

Many thanks to people who left comments and suggestions.
If you have something that doesn't work please write an email instead of leaving a comment.

Version for Android 4.4 - 5.1:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/159WJmKi_t9vx8er0lzTGtQTfB7Aagw2o

Version for Android 4.1 - 4.3:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QtMJF64iQQcybkUTndicuSOoHbpUUS-f/view?usp=sharing

Version with old icon:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lDjGmqhgSB3qFsLR7oCxweHjnOLLERRZ

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Feature-rich with many customization options
  • Sync capability across devices (though not universally praised)
  • Good sound enhancement features like equalizer and audio mixer
  • User-friendly interface and straightforward functionality
  • Excellent support for various audiobook formats
Cons
  • Lack of syncing playback position across devices
  • Issues with skipping audio using voice commands
  • Battery drainage problems noted by some users
  • The sleep timer feature inconsistently functions for some users
  • Does not read metadata or album art from m4b files
Most mentioned
  • Customization options
  • Sound quality and audio enhancement features
  • Sync feature request
  • Sleep timer issues
  • Notifications on smartwatches
User reviews
I love this app. It's so easy to use, and it never gives me any guff. Audible is cool and all, but you can only listen to what you purchase from that app, whereas this app lets you listen to files you've acquired from other platforms. I've been using the free version for years. I just purchased the full version for $2!! that's it! it has more features than I'll ever use. I just wanted to search for a book cover. That was worth the $2 to me, on it's own.
by Zac McCollum, 2024-11-30

The one feature I would love to see is the ability to stream from a Plex server. Edit: would love to be able to attach to my audiobookshelf server. But I can use the audiobookshelf app to download to the home folder for this app. Integration with the server would be nice for syncing progress however.
by Glen Johnson, 2024-11-28

Exactly what I was looking for, well worth the purchase. Functional widgets, no problems with stopping or resuming books, bookmark and chapter support. Great feature allows you to add characters and descriptions to help with note taking built into the app. Support for chrome cast devices. I was just looking for an audiobook reader with chapter support that wasn't gonna lose my place and this is that and so much more
by Kenneth Callahan, 2024-11-20
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