# VoiceThread

> VoiceThreading is the future of effective communication in a time-shifted world.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.VoiceThread](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.VoiceThread)

## Overview

- **ID:** `air.VoiceThread`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** VoiceThread LLC
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 395,395
- **Rating:** 1.50 / 5 (1,063 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.12.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-21
- **First published:** 2014-10-30
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-12-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.VoiceThread)
- **Website:** [https://voicethread.com](https://voicethread.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://voicethread.com/privacy](https://voicethread.com/privacy)

## Description

VoiceThread is a powerful Chrome extension designed for dynamic, time-shifted communication around documents, snapshots, diagrams, and videos. Users can talk, type, and draw directly on their screens to create engaging and interactive conversations that capture presence rather than just comments. Ideal for a wide range of users—including architects, executives, educators, and students—VoiceThread enhances collaboration by allowing anyone to join discussions anytime and anywhere.

With easy sharing via email and access through a simple sign-in, VoiceThread makes communication seamless and efficient. Over 25% of top U.S. universities use this tool to foster connections around digital media. Key features include adding images and videos, annotating slides while narrating, and integrating with single sign-on systems for institutions. VoiceThread requires a network connection and works best with WiFi, enabling rich collaborative experiences in professional, educational, and creative contexts.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`

## Review summary

### Cons

- Constant crashes and freezing
- Poor login and authentication experience
- Inability to upload or submit assignments effectively
- Requires multiple logins to function properly
- Slow and unresponsive interface

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/air.VoiceThread)