Which Free Android Audiobook Player Syncs Progress Across Devices?

2026-07-15 02:05:52
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LaylaRay
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For those with a Plex Media Server already running: the PlexAmp app! It's primarily for music, but if you add your audiobooks to your Plex music library (organized properly with metadata), PlexAmp can play them.

And the killer feature is 'Plex Dash' or now built-in tracking—your play progress syncs across any device running PlexAmp because it's all tracked by the Plex server. You need a Plex Pass for PlexAmp, so it's not free, but if you already have a Plex server and a Plex Pass for other reasons, this is a seamless solution. The interface is gorgeous, and the sonic analysis features are cool bonuses.
2026-07-16 23:30:49
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MaxWagner
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My experience with Listen Audiobook Player's sync was mediocre. The idea is good, but I found it would sometimes conflict if I paused and switched devices too quickly, causing the position to jump back an hour. Maybe I set it up wrong, but it taught me that 'sync' can sometimes mean 'lose your place in a new and exciting way.' I've gone back to a single-device lifestyle for important listens.
2026-07-17 03:57:41
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StoryHub
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I'm just sitting here wondering when audiobook players became so complicated. Remember when it was just a CD? I miss the physical bookmark.
2026-07-17 04:25:09
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Library Roamer Nurse
Is anyone else getting tired of how every service wants a subscription just to remember where you left off? For a completely free and open-source route, check out Voice Audiobook Player on F-Droid. It has a built-in sync feature using Nextcloud or any WebDAV server.

If you have a personal Nextcloud instance, it works beautifully. The app creates a small sync file and updates it whenever you pause. Open the app on another device, and it pulls the latest position. No monthly fees, no corporate servers holding your data. The setup requires a bit more technical comfort, but the freedom is worth it. The player itself is minimalist and super light on resources, which is a nice bonus.
2026-07-20 10:01:07
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AnnaSun
AnnaSun
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I'm just impressed by the collective ingenuity in this thread. From self-hosted servers to Tasker scripts to using podcast apps. The Android community really won't let a problem go unsolved, even if the solution is beautifully complicated. It's kind of inspiring, in a nerdy way.
2026-07-21 19:04:45
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