HushBook
Audiobook transcription with word followRead along with your audiobook, privately
Highlights
What you can do with it
- Following an English audiobook while learning the language
- Concentrating on content during a commute
- Reading with high contrast and large text
How to use it
- 1 Download HushBook free from the iOS App Store.
- 2 Choose a built in classic or import your own audio file.
- 3 Tap transcribe and wait for the local engine to process it.
- 4 Start follow along reading and save quotes as you go.
Who it is for
Pros
- Local processing keeps audio and text private
- Free to download with no ads
- Accessibility options cover different reading needs
Limitations
- iOS only at the time of listing, with Android not yet available
- Local transcription depends on device performance
- Free status can change as the product develops
What HushBook is
HushBook is an app that turns audiobooks into a reading experience. Its engine runs locally on your phone, transcribing the audio chapter by chapter and highlighting each word in sync with the narration, so you can follow along as you listen. Because everything happens on the device, no audio or transcript is uploaded to a cloud, which the vendor presents as the main privacy advantage. The app is free to download and ad free, and it includes quote saving, translation across many languages, and reading settings for font, size, color, and contrast.
What you can do with it
- Follow an audiobook word by word as it plays.
- Transcribe your own imported audio files.
- Save a quote by touching two words, stored by book.
- Read in another language using translation support.
- Adjust fonts, sizes, and contrast for comfortable reading.
Who it is for
- Students learning a language through listening and reading together.
- Commuters who want to concentrate on content while traveling.
- Readers with dyslexia, ADHD, or low vision who need larger, clearer text.
- Anyone who wants a private, offline transcription of their audiobooks.
What to watch out for
At the time of the listing the app is iOS only, with Android described as coming soon, so check availability for your device. Local transcription depends on your phone's processing power and battery, and long books will take time and drain charge. Free download status and ad free use are current claims and can change as the product develops. Transcription accuracy will vary with recording quality and accents, so expect the highlighted text to be imperfect on difficult audio.
FAQ
Is my audio uploaded anywhere?
No. The HushBook engine runs locally on your phone and does not upload to the cloud.
Which platforms are supported?
iOS is available, and the listing says Android is coming soon.
Does it cost anything?
The app can be downloaded for free and is described as ad free.
Why it is free
What the official page says： for free
Free limits, trial length and features are decided by the official site and can change at any time.
Product preview
Screenshot archived from the listing page, for preview only.
