Absorb

BarnabasApps

About this app

Absorb is a feature-rich Android client for Audiobookshelf, the self-hosted audiobook and podcast server.
Connect to your Audiobookshelf server and enjoy your audiobook library with a clean, modern interface built for the best listening experience.
Features:
Stream or download audiobooks for offline listening
Multi-device progress sync so you never lose your place
Android Auto support for hands-free listening in the car
Adjustable playback speed with fine-grained control
Sleep timer with shake-to-extend and customizable fade
10-band equalizer with presets
Chapter navigation and bookmarks
Series and author browsing
Library filtering and sorting
Listening statistics and history
Server admin controls for managing users, libraries, and podcasts
OIDC authentication support
Dark themed interface
Absorb requires a self-hosted Audiobookshelf server to connect to. Visit audiobookshelf.org to learn how to set one up.
This is a third-party client and is not affiliated with the Audiobookshelf project.

Ratings and reviews

Great UI. Works very well. Stays active (foreground) after pausing slightly longer than necessary, perhaps (compared to Spotify or YouTube Music). I wish offline mode could also display the downloaded files, preferably within the library view. Sometimes I had trouble with a blank UI when the server couldn't be contacted. Since my audiobookshelf server is only available via Tailscale, I wish it would keep the current library view cached. All the best for continued development.

This is by far one of the best apps I've used for Audiobookshelf and I've used lots. I feel that the developer wanted what was missing and asked others for what they wanted, checked off all the boxes and made magic. The main page (tap or hold..pfft..awesome), manage queue, easy series, the more button is like xmas, absorbing tab with the swipes, detailed settings.. I don't have enough characters to express how amazing this app is. Absolute kudos!!!

Beautiful, well-designed app. I had been using the standard ABS app for ages and ran into issues downloading my audiobooks to my phone, with downloads getting stuck despite the files being healthy. I switched to Absorb instead and it downloaded just fine. It also has a beautiful UI with more functionality mirroring the ABS web interface. It also looks great on my tablet! If you're just using the stock ABS app, give Absorb a try. It's an upgrade in every single way.

What’s new

Read along: the narration highlighted in the ebook
Live transcripts for podcasts and books without an ebook
Ebook scroll mode, offline ebooks and comic reader bookmarks
BookOrbit server support with Smart Scopes and book requests
Speed up to 5x and a stronger loudness boost
Choose what the notification and car screens show
Download several books at once and play offline from Downloads
Lots of playback, sync and series queue fixes

https://github.com/pounat/absorb/releases/tag/v1.12.0