# getAbstract: Book Summaries > Know better. Do better. In 15 Minutes. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soxes.getAbstract](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soxes.getAbstract) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.soxes.getAbstract` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** getabstract - **Category:** EDUCATION - **Downloads:** 463,013 - **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (2,735 ratings) - **Version:** 15.1.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-16 - **First published:** 2012-04-19 - **Publisher country:** CH - **Size:** 67 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-14 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soxes.getAbstract) - **Website:** [http://www.getabstract.com](http://www.getabstract.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.getabstract.com/privacy-policy/single](https://www.getabstract.com/privacy-policy/single) ## Description 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. ## Rankings - #104,172 — Overall ## 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.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.NFC` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `com.soxes.getAbstract.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary 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. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Summedup: 12min Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.summedup) — 30,005 users, 2.57 / 5 - [Readify: 15-Min Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.booksummaries.read) — 102,766 users - [MindLeap: 10min Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.mindleap.mindleap) — 3,448 users - [Sumizeit: Daily Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sumizeit.android) — 1,904 users, 3.83 / 5 - [StoryShots: Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.storyshots.android) — 355,085 users, 4.39 / 5 - [AdvanceMe: Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/one.socratist.advanceme) — 220 users - [Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookcollection.app) — 2 users - [4-Minute Read (Book Summaries)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/linc.minute.read) — 2,850 users - [Booksify - Summary & Audiobook](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.booksify.summary) — 1,841 users - [SMRY - 20-Min Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smry.reader) — 12 users - [ResumoBooks](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mycompany.resumobooks) — 119 users - [Bookseed: Short Book Summaries](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bookseed) — 102 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.soxes.getAbstract)