Auscultare

A minimal, privacy-first podcast and audiobook player for Android.

About

Auscultare (Latin for "to listen attentively") is a simple, native Android app for listening to long-form audio like podcasts and audiobooks. It does one thing well: it plays your local audio files and remembers your progress.

The app is built on a few core principles:

    No Cloud, No Subscriptions: Your files and your data are your own.

    Minimalist Design: A clean, intuitive interface that gets out of your way.

    Native Performance: Built with Kotlin for a smooth, fast, and battery-efficient experience.

    Free/Libre Software: No ads, no tracking, no hidden agenda.

For the full story behind the app's creation and philosophy, please read the introductory blog post:
https://willem.com/en/2025-08-29_auscultare-podcast-audiobook-player/

License

This software is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0. You are free to use, modify, and distribute it, provided you adhere to the terms of the license.

Created by Willem L. Middelkoop (willem.com)