# Gloss

> Read ebooks, listen to audiobooks and watch videos — no account needed.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jei.gloss\_reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jei.gloss_reader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jei.gloss_reader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JEI Systems Design
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 9
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-29
- **First published:** 2026-06-22
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jei.gloss_reader)
- **Website:** [https://jeisystems.co.uk/](https://jeisystems.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://jeisystems.co.uk/profile/privacy-policy-games/](https://jeisystems.co.uk/profile/privacy-policy-games/)

## Description

Gloss Reader brings your personal library to life — read ebooks, listen to audiobooks and watch videos, all in one free app.<br><br>Import EPUB, PDF, MOBI and TXT books directly from your phone or tablet. No account needed. No subscription. Just your files, beautifully presented.<br><br>READ YOUR BOOKS<br>Customisable reading experience for all major ebook formats. Choose your font, text size, background colour and layout. Night mode included. Continuous scroll or page-flip navigation.<br><br>LISTEN TO AUDIOBOOKS<br>Full-featured audio player for your personal audiobook files. Variable playback speed, sleep timer, chapter navigation and background playback. Supports MP3, M4A and M4B.<br><br>WATCH VIDEOS<br>Play your personal video collection in-app. Import MP4 and other standard formats with full-screen support and media controls.<br><br>YOUR FILES, YOUR DEVICE<br>Gloss automatically scans your device to find every compatible file. Everything stays on your device — nothing is uploaded. No cloud account required.<br><br>COMPLETELY FREE<br>No adverts. No subscription. No in-app purchases. Gloss Reader is free, forever.

## Rankings

- #2,844,412 — 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.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.jei.gloss_reader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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