Absorb Android

Absorb

A powerful Audiobookshelf client with offline downloads, sync, and Android Auto.

Features & Capabilities

Absorb is a feature-rich Android client for Audiobookshelf, the self-hosted audiobook and podcast server.
Connect to your Audiobookshelf server and enjoy your audiobook library with a clean, modern interface built for the best listening experience.
Features:
Stream or download audiobooks for offline listening
Multi-device progress sync so you never lose your place
Android Auto support for hands-free listening in the car
Adjustable playback speed with fine-grained control
Sleep timer with shake-to-extend and customizable fade
10-band equalizer with presets
Chapter navigation and bookmarks
Series and author browsing
Library filtering and sorting
Listening statistics and history
Server admin controls for managing users, libraries, and podcasts
OIDC authentication support
Dark themed interface
Absorb requires a self-hosted Audiobookshelf server to connect to. Visit audiobookshelf.org to learn how to set one up.
This is a third-party client and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
BarnabasApps
Downloads:
1,663 152
Version:
1.8.90 Last updated: 2026-05-24
Version code:
134
Creation date:
2026-05-01
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO High risk
  • android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
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Size:
31.92MB
Email:
Na*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-05
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
BarnabasApps
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barnabas.absorb
Email:
Na*****@gmail.com

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