HushBook turns any audiobook into word-by-word karaoke.
Every word highlights as it's spoken — follow along at any speed, without ever losing your place. The transcript scrolls with your voice. Tap any word to jump straight to that moment in the audio.
No more drifting off mid-chapter. No more rewinding to find where your focus slipped.
ON-DEVICE TRANSCRIPTION
HushBook transcribes your audiobooks, that runs entirely on your device. No upload. No cloud. No data leaving your phone. Every word is timed to the audio — tap any line to search instantly.
THOUSANDS OF CLASSIC
Import your own MP3 or M4B files, or browse thousands of public-domain titles inside the app. Classic literature, philosophy, history — to download and play offline.
BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY READ
• Dyslexia / ADHD mode — OpenDyslexic font, reading overlay, adjustable text size, and night mode for lyrics
• Low-vision mode — Atkinson Hyperlegible font, large captions, high-contrast display
• Reading comprehension mode — checkpoints and focus metrics to measure what you actually retain
• Quote capture — tap two words to save a passage and share it as a highlight card
TRACK WHAT YOU ABSORB
Monitor consistency and habits over time.
• Free features: Track active days, streaks, total words read, reading-along time, and milestone badges.
• HushBook Pro features (subscription required): Unlock advanced metrics, including listening rhythm/habits, annual heatmaps, 10-genre radar charts, attention curves, comprehension forecasts, and daily word goals.
PRIVACY FIRST
All Transcription runs on your device with the Engine. Your books, transcripts and analytics never leave your phone.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
· Import MP3, M4B, FLAC and more from your phone
· Browse and download classics from the Open Library
· Follow along with auto-scrolling, word-level transcripts
· Tap any word to jump to that exact moment
· Save quotes as shareable image cards
· Map character relationships on a visual graph canvas
· Track streaks, words read, and comprehension over time
· Customise your reading profile for dyslexia, low vision, or comprehension
· Unlock advanced analytics, attention trends, and daily word goals (HushBook Pro)
· Access alternative custom app icons (HushBook Pro)
Terms of Use (EULA): https://hushbook.app/terms-conditions
(Apple Standard: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)
Privacy Policy: https://hushbook.app/privacy-policy
I’ve tried BookPlayer, Bound, and Apple Books. HushBook is the first app that correctly displays chapter elapsed and remaining time on my 2017 Toyota Camry JBL head unit, the steering wheel controls change chapters correctly, and the on-device transcription is excellent. Thank you!
Developer Response
We're glad this worked as intended! Your reviews make small devs like me happy and want to contribute to the greater good!It all started as a small self-use project and now turned into a full scale app (New update Live)Thankyou!
Fixes that enable you to get better reading.
-M4b Merge issues
-Quote screen not being able to select screens properly
-Auto transcribing when played
Version 1.3.0
The developer, Rakesh Aditya, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases
Identifiers
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Accessibility
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Information
Seller
Rakesh Aditya
Size
169.3 MB
Category
Books
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.3 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
