スマートブックス:聴ける電子書籍
ビジネス書をオーディオブック感覚で
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ながらで聴ける。
必要な時は、読める。
Smartbooks(スマートブックス)は、
ビジネス書・自己啓発書・実用書を中心に楽しめる
“聴ける電子書籍”アプリです。
音声で聴きながら、
必要な場面では本文や図表も確認できます。
イヤホンがない時は、
そのまま文字だけでも読めます。
読むのが難しい時は聴く。
聴けない時は読む。
Smartbooksは、
その時の状況に合わせて
“読書を続けやすい”設計を目指しています。
AIナレーターの音声と、
本文・図表・レイアウトがリアルタイムで連動。
まるで字幕のように流れるテキストを目で追いながら、
耳でも内容を理解できます。
移動中や作業中にも使いやすい、
音声中心の“ながら読書”に最適です。
Apple CarPlay、
Android Auto、
バックグラウンド再生にも対応。
通勤中、家事中、散歩中、ジム、料理中、寝る前など、
さまざまな場面を“読書時間”に変えられます。
【Smartbooksの特長】
読む × 聴く × 見る を完全同期
本文・図表・脚注までナレーションに連動。
音声中心でも使いやすい
必要な時だけ本文や図表を確認できます。
倍速でも聴き取りやすい
最大4.6倍速まで対応。
0.33倍速〜4.6倍速まで細かく調整可能。
AIナレーターが読み上げ
長時間でも聴きやすい自然な音声を採用。
誤読報告機能
気になる箇所はアプリから報告でき、改善が進行中。
ブックマーク機能
本文位置と連動して保存。あとから見返しやすい設計。
無料試聴・試読
すべての本で冒頭部分を確認できます。
キーワード検索
タイトル・著者・出版社・タグなどから検索可能。
【こんな方におすすめ】
本を買っても最後まで読めない方
音声だけだと内容が頭に残りにくかった方
図が重要な本は理解しづらいと感じていた方
通勤中は音声で聴きたい方
イヤホンがない時でも読書を続けたい方
オーディオブックで
「なんて言ってるの?」と巻き戻しが面倒だった方
図表が別ファイルで探しにくく、
理解が止まってしまった方
音声読み上げの誤読や
イントネーションが気になった方
【Smartbooksで出会えるタイトル(一部)】
「会社四季報」業界地図(東洋経済新報社)
ビジネスに効く相撲論(西尾克洋・三笠書房)
超・箇条書き 「10倍速く、魅力的に」伝える技術(杉野幹人・ダイヤモンド社)
20代にしておきたい17のこと(本田健・だいわ文庫)
超フレキシブル人生論(河村真木子・扶桑社)
松下幸之助 成功の金言365(松下幸之助・PHP研究所)
謎の独立国家ソマリランド(高野秀行・本の雑誌社)
心を極める THE DIAMOND CUTTER(ゲシェ・マイケル・ローチ・ブックダム)
Smartbooksでは、
読み応えのあるタイトルを継続的に追加中です。
【科学的にも実証された“理解できる読書”】
米ASIS&Tの研究では、
音声 × テキスト × 図解
を組み合わせた読書は、
音声だけ・文字だけに比べて
理解度が最大60%向上することが示されています。
Smartbooksはこの知見に基づいた、
理解と行動につながる読書体験を提供します。
今すぐSmartbooksをダウンロードして、新しい読書体験をはじめましょう。
more We’ve fixed several minor issues.
This update also includes usability improvements to make the app smoother and more comfortable to use.
Give the latest version a try.
Thank you!
0.8.6 5 days ago
By popular request, search history is now available.
Your searched keywords and hashtags are now saved,
making it easier to revisit topics, books, and ideas anytime.
Start with any word—and discover your next book again.
Thank you!
0.8.5 4 May
If you’ve been exploring Smartbooks and hesitating to sign up, this update is for you.
With this update, your activity stays with you when you sign in.
Books you explored, favorites, and bookmarks are all kept—even those from before signing up.
Existing users will also see their pre-sign-in activity reflected.
Just pick up where you left off.
Thank you!
0.8.4 27 Apr
We’ve made it easier to access the features you use most in the player.
Bookmarks, table of contents, playback speed, and favorites—now all within smoother reach.
A share button has also been added.
When you find something worth sharing, it’s just one tap away.
We’ve also improved the flow from sample playback to purchase.
If you want to keep going, you can unlock the full book seamlessly with in-app purchase.
For selected titles, there’s now an additional way to enjoy them.
Give the latest version a try.
Thank you!
0.8.3 20 Apr
A Charter Membership for early members is now available
A new way to access more books with greater freedom.
Available in the latest version.
0.8.2 12 Apr
You can now play samples directly from the home screen.
Tap the play button to instantly try any book that catches your interest.
Once playback starts, a mini player appears at the bottom of the screen.
Tap it to access the full text and visuals.
If you want to keep going, unlock the full book with in-app purchase.
Insight for your time.
0.8.1 8 Apr
We’ve updated the app with improvements to display and performance. Please update to the latest version.
0.8.0 21 Mar
We’ve added a new “Popular” sorting option.
See what others are listening to, browse the latest titles, or dive into classics and long-time favorites by sorting from oldest release dates.
Finding your next (or first) book on Smartbooks just got easier.
0.7.9 17 Mar
This update includes minor improvements and refinements to enhance the overall Smartbooks experience.
0.7.8 13 Mar
This update includes adjustments to in-app display and features.
0.7.7 9 Mar
New sorting options are now available: New Releases, Release Date (Newest), and Release Date (Oldest).
Discover titles newly added to Smartbooks, revisit older classics, or explore at random.
Finding your next book just became more flexible.
0.7.6 3 Mar
This update includes minor improvements and adjustments.
We’ll continue making refinements to improve the overall experience.
0.7.5 24 Feb
Happy New Year from the Smartbooks team.
We appreciate your continued support in 2026.
This update includes minor improvements and performance enhancements to provide a smoother reading experience.
Stay tuned for more refinements ahead.
0.7.4 2 Jan
You can now see more playback history in your Library after signing in.
Even books you sampled for free are saved, so you can easily revisit any title that caught your interest. A smarter way to come back and finish what you started.
0.7.3 19/12/2025
Minor bug fixes and performance enhancements.
0.7.2 09/12/2025
This update includes minor bug fixes and overall performance enhancements to make Smartbooks faster, smoother, and more reliable.
0.7.1 27/11/2025
Now compatible with CarPlay / Android Auto!
Smartbooks is now available on Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto.
Enjoy your books safely with hands-free audio while driving.
Please be mindful of traffic conditions and prioritize safety at all times.
Do NOT read text and/or view visuals while driving and when the vehicle is in motion.
0.7.0 21/10/2025
Full sample playback — even at double speed.
We’ve fixed the issue where samples felt too short at faster playback speeds.
You can now enjoy the same full sample content, whether you’re listening at 1x, 2x, or more.
If you thought “That was short,” now’s a great time to give it another try.
Sample any book — as many as you like, for free!
0.6.9 16/10/2025
Playback speed × reading time preview: find your ideal pace instantly
Tap the Speed button during playback to adjust speed in 0.1x increments. Instantly see how long it will take to finish the book at that speed, so you can plan your time precisely.
This feature shows your estimated remaining time for each speed, and our narrators are selected for clarity even at high speeds—so you can read fast without losing comprehension.
Read through the book at the pace that suits you best—no stress, just smart reading.
Start your search with a topic you like in the Smartbooks search box!
0.6.8 10/10/2025
Now it’s easier to see how far you’ve read—or listened!
Your current position is now highlighted in the chapter list while the book is playing, so you always know exactly where you are.
No more guessing “Where did I leave off?”—just pick up right where you stopped.
Smartbooks keeps getting smarter.
0.6.7 07/10/2025
We’ve changed the default playback speed from 1.25x to 1.5x.
It’s a bit faster — but it’s actually how most users already listen.
Tap “1.5” in the bottom left to adjust freely between 0.33x and 4.6x.
Listening that feels like reading.
Smartbooks just got even smarter.
0.6.6 10/09/2025
Smarter Search is Here!
Now you can search not only by title, author, and publisher—but also by author bios, ISBN13, table of contents, tags, and other book details.
Try keywords like “AI,” “CEO,” or even “love.”
0.6.5 31/08/2025
We’ve made minor system updates to ensure a smoother and more stable experience.
Thanks again for using Smartbooks!
Smartbooks TIP:
Have you tried the bookmark feature?
It saves not only the timestamp, but also the exact text you were reading—perfect for reviewing key moments later.
You can use it both for purchased books and during sample previews.
It’s easy—just tap the bookmark button at the bottom of the playback menu.
You can even leave personal notes with your bookmarks!
0.6.4 17/07/2025
We’ve made minor system updates to improve overall stability.
Thanks as always for using Smartbooks!
Smartbooks TIP:
Want to adjust how fast you read or listen?
Just tap the number at the bottom-left corner while playing!
You can fine-tune the speed—from a slow 0.33× for deep listening to a fast 4.6× for speed reading.
At 2×, you finish in half the time. At 3×, it’s done in a third.
Find your perfect pace and enjoy the Smartbooks experience your way.
0.6.3 09/07/2025
The Smartbooks “Try Before You Buy” experience just got smarter.
Samples now show both narration and synced text—no more audio-only previews.
Just tap “「まずは無料で読んでみる」(Try for Free)” to get started!
You can try any all titles for free, with full access to chapter skip, playback speed (0.33×–4.6×), and more.
If you like what you hear (and read), you can purchase the full book right inside the app.
*Note: Some features work without logging in, but we recommend creating a free account if you haven't done so yet to use bookmarks and other features!
0.6.2 07/07/2025
We’ve fixed several minor issues.
This update also includes usability improvements to make the app smoother and more comfortable to use.
Give the latest version a try.
Thank you!
more Version 0.8.6 5 days ago
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