# LeapAhead - Daily Book Cast

> Turn scrolling into smart minutes—grow your knowledge,communication,intelligence

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.betterme.bookwise](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.betterme.bookwise)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.betterme.bookwise`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LeapAhead Books Corp
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 4,440,868
- **Rating:** 4.78 / 5 (32,232 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.8.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2023-10-31
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 56 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.betterme.bookwise)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/bookwiseprivacypolicy/](https://sites.google.com/view/bookwiseprivacypolicy/)

## Description

LeapAhead delivers micro-learning book summaries designed for busy minds. In about 15 minutes, you can read or listen to focused insights from psychology, philosophy, productivity, and more, turning big ideas into practical takeaways.

Track progress, save meaningful insights, and build a personal learning space where growth becomes a habit. Each crash-course summary emphasizes core concepts and real-life applications to boost motivation, clarity, and enduring self-improvement.

## Rankings

- #26,381 — Overall
- #160 — Education (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.betterme.bookwise.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`

## Review summary

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Users find LeapAhead easy to read, motivating, and helpful for personal growth and habit formation. It improves mindset, confidence, and focus, with many appreciating free-access options. A minor request for more language options was mentioned, but overall the app is described as high-quality and valuable for reading and self-improvement.

### Pros

- Easy to read and understand, making books approachable.
- Motivating content that improves mindset, confidence, and focus.
- Supports personal growth and habit formation.
- Free access options (free book/trial) and perceived value even when paid.
- Overall engaging and high-quality reading experience.

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