HushBook
A local audiobook reader with synchronized text and offline transcription
About HushBook
HushBook is a synchronized-text audiobook app for iOS and Android. It processes audio by chapter on your phone and generates transcripts, displaying text in sync with narration. Audio, transcripts, notes, and ratings stay local, with no registration and offline use. It includes a six-language public-domain audiobook catalog from LibriVox and Internet Archive, supports multiple audio formats, and suits assisted reading, language learning, and mobile reading.
Best for
Best use cases
Listen to audiobooks with synchronized text
Listen offline to public-domain classics
Import audio and transcribe it by chapter
Language learning and assisted reading
Features
Synchronized text reading
The corresponding text is highlighted word by word as narration plays.
On-device transcription
Process audio by chapter on your phone and generate text.
Local offline use
Audio, transcripts, notes, and ratings stay local; use offline after downloading the engine.
Public-domain library and format import
Offers public-domain audiobooks in six languages and supports importing multiple audio formats.
Pros
- Text and narration stay synchronized
- On-device processing keeps audio and transcripts local
- No registration; fully offline use
- Built-in public-domain audiobook catalog in six languages
Cons
- The engine must be downloaded once before first offline use
- One file per import
Pricing Plans
Free
- Core reading experience
- Public-domain audiobook library
- Ad-free core experience
- Read-aloud karaoke, quotes, reading profile, and offline features
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on HushBook's official website.