PHAudio Player for Audiobooks | Version 8.0+
A feature-rich audiobook player designed for user-provided content. The application supports a wide range of DRM-free formats and includes integrated library management, advanced playback controls, and external service integrations.Application Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Android Version | 8.0+ |
| Supported Formats | mp3, m4b, m4a, opus, ogg, aac, flac (DRM-free) |
| CPU Architecture | arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64 |
| Languages | English, German, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Ukrainian, French, Spanish, Italian |
| Monetization | No advertisements; No in-app purchases |
Key Features
- Library Management: Folder-based library synchronization with subfolder support; integrated search functionality.
- Audio Control: Variable playback speed (0.5x to 4x), trim silence, pitch control, volume boost, equalizer, and balance.
- Integrations: Android Auto support; Plex and Audiobookshelf integrations for server-side downloads.
- Synchronization: Cross-device synchronization for playback position and bookmarks.
- Advanced Bookmarking: Searchable bookmarks across all books; audio clip creation from bookmarks.
- Automation & Customization: Compatible with Tasker and Llama; user-defined headset button actions (1x to 6x clicks); customizable UI colors and skip intervals.
- Sleep Timer: Shake-to-reset functionality with custom notification sounds and auto-activation windows.
- Format Conversion: Built-in tool to convert books to Opus format for storage efficiency.
- In-App Downloads: Access to curated Librivox content (e.g., The Count of Monte Cristo, Sherlock Holmes, Meditations).
Latest Updates
- Audiobookshelf: Real-time auto-sync of listening progress and statistics to the server.
- Closed Captions: Support for SRT and VTT subtitle files for synchronized text display.
- Sleep Timer Enhancements: Auto-activation of the sleep timer during scheduled windows mid-session.
- Stability: General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Technical Notes
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Chapters | Supports embedded chapters for most audio codecs. |
| Cover Art | Supports embedded art, local folder images, or in-app downloads. |
| Playback | Auto-rewind based on pause duration; position history tracking. |
| Widgets | Includes home screen widgets and lock-screen controls. |
| Modifications | License verification disabled; unnecessary files removed; optimized for English and Italian locales. |