# Instaread: Book Summaries

> Read or listen to key insights from books in 15 minutes! Learn something new.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.instaread.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.instaread.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `co.instaread.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Instaread, Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 515,544
- **Rating:** 3.65 / 5 (917 ratings)
- **Version:** v2.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-30
- **First published:** 2020-07-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.instaread.android)
- **Website:** [https://instaread.co](https://instaread.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://instaread.co/privacy](https://instaread.co/privacy)

## Description

Instaread is a powerful Chrome extension that lets you quickly absorb key insights from thousands of bestselling nonfiction books in just 15 minutes. Whether you prefer reading or listening, Instaread provides professionally written summaries available in both text and audio formats. Features include an extensive and ever-growing library, Instaread Originals on important topics, offline access by downloading content, and the ability to save summaries to your personal library.

Curated by subject-matter experts, each summary is carefully crafted and fact-checked to deliver concise, high-quality knowledge that helps you improve yourself and stay informed across business, science, health, technology, culture, and more. Enjoy timeless titles like "Getting Things Done," "The 4-Hour Workweek," and "Good to Great". Start your free 7-day trial to explore the fastest way to get smarter and learn something new every day with Instaread.

## Rankings

- #98,504 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Instaread offers concise book summaries in text and audio formats with well-organized content, appealing to busy readers. However, users frequently report issues with offline access and app stability, including crashes. Subscription management is problematic, with difficulties in cancellation and confusing payment responses. Audio playback controls and navigation need improvement. Additionally, many users desire free trial content to evaluate the service before subscribing.

### Pros

- Provides quick and concise book summaries suitable for busy readers.
- Regularly updated content with a broad and excellent narrative.
- Availability of both text and audio summaries.
- User-friendly interface with easy navigation.
- Saves time by focusing on key points of books.

### Cons

- Offline mode is unreliable; downloaded content often inaccessible without internet.
- App crashes or fails to open on some devices, causing frustration.
- Subscription and payment processes are confusing; difficulty cancelling subscriptions.
- Audio player has usability issues, such as stopping unexpectedly and lacking efficient navigation.
- Lack of free trial content before requiring payment frustrates users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/co.instaread.android)