HushBook
Word-by-word audiobook and ebook read-along
HushBook highlights every word as it is spoken, scrolls with the narrator, and lets you tap to jump in the audio. Built for dyslexia, ADHD and low-vision readers. Free to download on iOS and Android.
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HushBook is a Community listing on Launch Llama with 20 total upvotes, founded by HushBook who joined in Sep 2026, compared against 6 alternatives.
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HushBook (Joined Sep 2026)
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Launched on Launch Llama Sep 28, 2026 · #38 of 143 that day
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About
HushBook is an audiobook and ebook read-along app. It syncs each spoken word with a highlighted transcript that scrolls with the narrator. Tap any word to jump to that moment in the audio. You can read your ebooks with synced audio, import your own MP3/M4B/FLAC audiobooks, connect your Audiobookshelf server, or choose from 20,000+ free public-domain classics. Transcription runs on your device, with no audio upload, cloud account, or ads. HushBook is built for people who want to follow text and audio together, including readers with dyslexia, ADHD, or low vision. It is free to download on iOS and Android.
Competitors: Apple Books, Kindle, Google Play Books, Speechify
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Key Features
- Word-by-word highlighting syncs audiobook narration with the transcript
- The transcript scrolls with the narrator at any speed
- Tap any word to jump to that moment in the audio
- Read your ebooks with synced audio and import your own audiobook files
- On-device transcription, no uploads, cloud account, or ads
Use Cases
- Listen to audiobooks while reading along with highlighted text for better comprehension
- Access written content through synchronized audio and visual highlighting for accessibility needs
- Navigate long-form audio content by tapping specific words to jump to relevant sections
From the founder
About me
“I built HushBook as a personal tool to help me read more while i listen to my fav audiobooks, I noticed I wasnt able to consume audiobooks like i used to and constantly get drifted off or sleepy, so I made HushBook an audiobook app with 20k+ audiobooks or bring your own transcribe or sync ebooks with them to get a read along.”
Who it is for
HushBook is for people who want to read while listening, including readers with dyslexia, ADHD, or low vision.
- Student with dyslexia using read-alongs to improve reading fluency
- Parent of child with ADHD seeking engagement tools for assigned texts
- Low-vision reader needing synchronized audio and highlighted text
- Audiobook listener importing personal library for multi-sensory experience
- Teacher using public-domain classics for inclusive classroom instruction
Pricing
HushBook is free to download on iOS and Android. Check the app store listing for current in-app options and pricing.
Verdict
HushBook makes it easier to follow audiobooks and ebooks together through word-level sync and on-device transcription. It is free to download on iOS and Android.
FAQ
Who is HushBook for?
HushBook is for people who want to read while listening, including readers with dyslexia, ADHD, or low vision. • Student with dyslexia using read-alongs to improve reading fluency • Parent of child with ADHD seeking engagement tools for assigned texts • Low-vision reader needing synchronized audio and highlighted text • Audiobook listener importing personal library for multi-sensory experience • Teacher using public-domain classics for inclusive classroom instruction
What is HushBook?
HushBook highlights every word as it is spoken, scrolls with the narrator, and lets you tap to jump in the audio. Built for dyslexia, ADHD and low-vision readers. Free to download on iOS and Android.
How does HushBook work?
HushBook is an audiobook and ebook read-along app. It syncs each spoken word with a highlighted transcript that scrolls with the narrator. Tap any word to jump to that moment in the audio. You can read your ebooks with synced audio, import your own MP3/M4B/FLAC audiobooks, connect your Audiobookshelf server, or choose from 20,000+ free public-domain classics.
What can you do with HushBook?
With HushBook you can: • Listen to audiobooks while reading along with highlighted text for better comprehension • Access written content through synchronized audio and visual highlighting for accessibility needs • Navigate long-form audio content by tapping specific words to jump to relevant sections
How much does HushBook cost?
HushBook is free to download on iOS and Android. Check the app store listing for current in-app options and pricing.
What are the best HushBook alternatives?
HushBook positions itself as an alternative to Apple Books, Kindle, Google Play Books and Speechify. In its own words: "HushBook highlights every word as it is spoken, scrolls with the narrator, and lets you tap to jump in the audio. Built for dyslexia, ADHD and low-vision readers. Free to download on iOS and Android."
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Reviews
4.8 · 4 reviews
A thoughtful accessibility-focused reader with clear word-by-word audio syncing.
Cool idea and your landing page is looking nice!
HushBook 真正做到了"听读同步"。每个单词随朗读逐字高亮、跟随语速滚动,点哪个词就能跳到对应音频,体验流畅自然。转写全程在本地完成,不上传音频、无需账号、没有广告,隐私很安心。支持导入自己的音频、连接 Audiobookshelf,还能免费听大量公版经典。对阅读障碍、ADHD 和低视力用户尤其友好,iOS 和安卓都能免费下载。是一款把无障碍做进细节的好产品,值得一试。
Hi all, this is adi I helped architect this app. We had so much fun curating most requested features for you and I’m excited for all of you to try this 😊
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- Show HN: Read while you listen to your Audiobooks
Hacker News · September 26, 2026 · 6 points
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