# AvidReader: Text and Speech

> Read and listen to files and web pages

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.shydog.avidreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.shydog.avidreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.shydog.avidreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Shy Dog Pte Ltd
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 800
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-15
- **First published:** 2025-08-15
- **Publisher country:** SG
- **Size:** 154 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.shydog.avidreader)
- **Website:** [https://avidreader.app](https://avidreader.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://shydog.net/about/privacy-policy](https://shydog.net/about/privacy-policy)

## Description

Read, listen and save your favorite ebooks or web content with AvidReader. Importing is simple:  <br>- Import your ebooks and files (epub, pdf, txt, html) from your device or other apps<br>- Import web pages by sharing or copying a link, or use the built-in browser to browse the web without leaving AvidReader<br><br>Read comfortably:<br>- AvidReader automatically removes ads and clutter from web pages for a distraction-free reading experience.<br>- Adjust color, font, margin, and more<br>- Dark theme and dyslexia-friendly fonts available<br><br>Read aloud/Text-to-speech:<br>- Enjoy realistic and engaging audio renditions in 30+ languages created by state-of-the-art TTS models<br>- Choose from 20+ premium voices in English<br>- On-device audio generation allow you to listen offline while keeping your content private. No need to pre-download audio either!<br><br>Collect and organize<br>- Save any web content you’d like to read later, such as news articles, recipes, web novels, etc.<br>- Download web pages to read anytime, anywhere<br>- Configure auto downloads to ensure your content is always available<br>- Create collections to organize your favorite content<br>- Automatically or manually update item status (reading, to read, or finished)<br>- Backup and sync your files across devices<br><br>Track your progress and stay motivated:<br>- Your reading progress is auto recorded<br>- Earn streaks by reading or listening for 2 minutes a day<br>- See your reading time stats and daily log from the home page<br><br>Your wellbeing is important<br>- AvidReader show the status bar when you’re reading, allowing you to keep track of time<br>- Enable break reminders and bedtime reminders<br>- Set a sleep timer in voiceover controls and drift off with relaxing narrations<br><br>Privacy<br>- Your files are never uploaded to our servers without your explicit consent<br>- The in-app browser does not collect any data from your browsing<br>- Add an extra layer of privacy by requiring biometrics to unlock the app<br>- AvidReader is ad-free and does not track you across websites.<br>- See our Privacy Policy at https://shydog.net/about/privacy-policy

## Rankings

- #1,229,069 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `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.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `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`
- `net.shydog.avidreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.shydog.avidreader)