getAbstract: Book Summaries

Name: getAbstract: Book Summaries
Rating: 4.43 (2710 reviews)
Author: getabstract

By: getabstract

Know better. Do better. In 15 Minutes.

Features & Capabilities

getAbstract offers concise 15-minute summaries of over 25,000 nonfiction books, articles, and video talks to help you gain key insights quickly. Covering topics like business, leadership, productivity, health, science, and more, it enables lifelong learners and busy professionals to absorb knowledge efficiently.

Available in seven languages, getAbstract lets you read or listen online and offline on any device, with options to download PDFs, audio files, or send summaries to Kindle. Trusted by Fortune 100 companies and backed by a skilled editorial team, the app emphasizes high-quality, curated content from premier publishers. Start your free 3-day trial and unlock smarter learning anywhere, anytime.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Books

By:

getabstract

Downloads:

454,633 251

Rating:

4.43

(2,710) 1 new ratings

Version:

15.0.0 Last updated: 2026-06-01

Version code:

260528002

Creation date:

2012-04-19

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_CALENDAR High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk

Size:

65.45MB

Email:

in*****@getabstract.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-15

Compare stats and ranking:

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Other platforms

getAbstract Book Summaries (v15.0.0)

4.50

(290)

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getabstract

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soxes.getAbstract

Email:

in*****@getabstract.com

Website:

http://www.getabstract.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate getAbstract for its time-saving, high-quality book summaries and useful audio content that aid professional and personal growth. The app's curated recommendations and broad content selection are highlights. However, multiple reviews report significant issues with the audioplayer functionality, poor app performance including slow navigation and unresponsiveness, and aggressive prompts to upgrade to premium. Offline mode is essentially nonfunctional, and some features like text highlighting and audio exporting are buggy or missing. Overall, while content is strong, the app's technical shortcomings impact user experience.

Pros

Provides quick, reliable summaries of educational and motivational books saving users time.
Includes audio summaries which enhance the learning experience.
Curated sections and personalized daily suggestions based on user interests.
Useful tool for both personal growth and professional development.
High-quality content with a wide selection of titles and trusted sources.

Cons

Audioplayer has frequent bugs including freezing, timeout errors, and lack of controls like playback seek and notification controls.
App performance issues such as slow navigation, clunky interface, and unresponsiveness are common.
Free version is very limited and aggressively promotes premium, which can be frustrating to some users.
Offline mode is ineffective, making the app unusable without internet access.
Highlighting and exporting functions either have bugs or missing features.

Recent reviews

Good publication

Ru*****, 2026-04-14

Good

An*****, 2025-06-26

infinitely valuable! I have been using Blinkist and Headway for the past three years, and now I'm not. This should tell you enough about the value I'm getting from getAbstract.