AudioRead – Synchronized audiobook and text reader

Helps distracted readers listen to an audiobook while following the text to rebuild focus

Problem

Someone whose attention span was eroded by short-form video built a tool to listen to an audiobook while reading the text to force themselves to follow along. Similarly, many complain that AI model interfaces are making people stupid, pointing to a recurring pain around attention and reading habits declining.

Solution

Upload or select audiobook audio and the matching ebook text, automatically align the timeline, and highlight the current sentence while scrolling in sync during playback. Supports pause, speed control, jumping, and reading focus stats.

Users

Easily distracted readers, audiobook fans, language learners, people trying to rebuild a reading habit

MVP

Import common audiobook formats and EPUB/TXT; automatic or semi-automatic chapter and text alignment; highlight current sentence and scroll during playback; speed control and jumping; local storage with no cloud dependency

Revenue

Subscription; free tier supports a few books, paid unlocks unlimited library and cloud sync; affiliate revenue from audiobook platform referrals

Why now

Short-video-induced attention decline is a widespread complaint, and AI lowers the technical barrier to combining listening and reading. Indie developers can build a focused local tool.