Absorb Live

Name: Absorb
Rating: 4.86 (260 reviews)
Author: BarnabasApps

BarnabasApps2 apps · 8.2K installsMusic & AudioFreecom.barnabas.absorb

A powerful Audiobookshelf client with offline downloads, sync, and Android Auto.

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Total installs: 8,234
Installs / day: —
Rating: 4.9★
Released: 1 May 2026
Last update: 8 Sept 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

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App manifest

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Permissions

11 in 3 groups

4 Sensitive3 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

OtherNotable7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Receive data sent to all devices on your Wi-Fi network, which uses more batteryallow Wi-Fi Multicast reception · CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

Absorb is a feature-rich Android client for Audiobookshelf, the self-hosted audiobook and podcast server. Connect to your Audiobookshelf server and enjoy your audiobook library with a clean, modern interface built for the best listening experience. Features: Stream or download audiobooks for offline listening Multi-device progress sync so you never lose your place Android Auto support for hands-free listening in the car Adjustable playback speed with fine-grained control Sleep timer with shake-to-extend and customizable fade 10-band equalizer with presets Chapter navigation and bookmarks Series and author browsing Library filtering and sorting Listening statistics and history Server admin controls for managing users, libraries, and podcasts OIDC authentication support Dark themed interface Absorb requires a self-hosted Audiobookshelf server to connect to. Visit audiobookshelf.org to learn how to set one up. This is a third-party client and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project.

What's new

Auto scroll for ebooks, the next page rolls down over the current one Turn audio bookmarks into text on your device and find that spot in the ebook E-ink mode, quote cards for highlights, in-app dictionary Book subtitles, more sorts, Audible rating counts Scan series for upcoming and missing books Progress from other devices catches up automatically Settings sync over WebDAV, goals, bulk actions Big libraries load in pages Headset, widget and Android Auto playback fixes

Growing in Music & Audio

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