# SpokenWord Audiobook Player

> Innovative player specially designed for audiobooks and other long recordings.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redmarkgames.bookplayer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.redmarkgames.bookplayer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.redmarkgames.bookplayer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wiltech
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 14,256
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (198 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2014-06-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redmarkgames.bookplayer)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://redmarkgames.com/policy/](http://redmarkgames.com/policy/)

## Description

## SpokenWord Audiobook Player

SpokenWord Audiobook Player offers an innovative and user-friendly way to listen to audiobooks and lengthy audio recordings. It features a unique navigation system with multiple levels of precision, allowing listeners to jump to any position in seconds. Interactive visual time marks display bookmarks, last listened positions, and interaction points directly on the navigation bars, enabling one-click access without digging through menus.

This player supports importing audiobooks directly from Dropbox and can handle multi-folder book structures, a feature many other players lack. It smartly sorts audio files by tags and chapter names, ensuring a smooth and organized listening experience. Additional conveniences include lock screen playback controls, notifications with playback options, and traditional controls like rewind and fast forward. Users can enjoy all advanced navigation features free for 45 days, then choose to purchase a full license or continue with the basic version. SpokenWord is optimized for audiobook lovers seeking precise control and intuitive navigation in their listening sessions.

## Rankings

- #492,945 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.redmarkgames.bookplayer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

SpokenWord Audiobook Player is praised for its ease of use, stable performance, and useful features like bookmarking and Dropbox import. It remembers listening positions well and offers good navigation controls. However, multiple users report frequent crashes and poor developer support, especially for the paid version. Key missing features include playback speed control and broader audio format support. Some find the interface outdated and desire a widget. Overall, while effective for many, there are notable stability and feature gaps that affect user experience.

### Pros

- Remembers the listening position for each audiobook, allowing users to pick up where they left off.
- Easy to use with intuitive navigation and bookmarking features.
- Supports importing audiobooks from Dropbox, facilitating easy book management.
- Stable performance for many users, especially during car usage with Bluetooth.
- Supports multiple audio formats, including mp3 and m4b, with good fast forward and rewind controls.

### Cons

- App crashes repeatedly for some users, including paid version users, with no developer response.
- Lack of playback speed control, which is important for users wanting to speed up or slow down audio.
- Limited audio format support, requiring users to switch to other apps for some audiobooks.
- Some users find the interface dated or limited in functionality.
- Lack of a widget and issues with persistent notification icons can be inconvenient.

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