# Listening Novels

> A web browser specializing in reading Japanese web novels.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ahsoft.narouspeaker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ahsoft.narouspeaker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ahsoft.narouspeaker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ahsoft
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 28,929
- **Version:** 3.75.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2020-07-19
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ahsoft.narouspeaker)
- **Website:** [https://ahsoft-6f8e7.web.app/](https://ahsoft-6f8e7.web.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://ahsoft-6f8e7.firebaseapp.com/policy/privacy.html](https://ahsoft-6f8e7.firebaseapp.com/policy/privacy.html)

## Description

**Listening Novels** is a specialized web browser extension designed to enhance your experience with Japanese web novels by reading them aloud using Android's text-to-speech engine. This extension supports browsing and continuous reading of web novels from multiple popular Japanese web novel platforms such as Syousetuka ni Narou, Kakuyomu, Hameln, Alphapolis, noichigo, NOVEL DAYS, and Aozora Bunko.

Key features include seamless browsing of Japanese web novel sites, continuous reading of multiple episodes without interruption, and utilizing Google's Text To Speech for clear and natural narration. Users need to install and update the "Google Text To Speech" app from the Google Play store separately to use the audio functionality. This extension is perfect for those who wish to listen to Japanese web novels on the go or prefer auditory learning.

## Rankings

- #375,325 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ahsoft.narouspeaker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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