# Need A Reader

> Discover connections for auditions, classes, self-tapes & more. Get started now!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.needareader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.needareader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.app.needareader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Need A Reader Actor App
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 316
- **Version:** 5.2.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-28
- **First published:** 2024-06-03
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-31
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.needareader)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.needareaderapp.com/NeedReader/Doc/Privacy\_policy.html](https://www.needareaderapp.com/NeedReader/Doc/Privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Need A Reader is the first app to connect actors with readers for auditions, self tapes, classes, rehearsals, and practice.  Actors get the help they need, and readers get paid.  Review an actor's resume, skill set, and personal rating with just a few quick taps on your phone.  Swipe right, add your job details and hire.  Schedule to meet your reader in person or self tape right on your phone.  You can also change your location and broaden your reach!  Want to work with a professional acting coach?  Need A Reader now connects you with acting coaches for that all-important self-tape audition, or find other readers who tape and edit at a discount.  Invite up to twenty readers or coaches to your job, and the first to confirm is hired.  Download now for free and choose a reader that works best for you.  The Need A Reader Actor App.  We'll do our part, so you can land yours.

## Rankings

- #1,498,482 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.app.needareader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

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