Audiobooks and podcasts: simple player managed by a caregiver
About this app
Audiobook and podcast player built for seniors, visually impaired and non-tech-savvy listeners who need an easy way to play audio. Instead of complex menus and unnecessary features, Homer offers a clear, minimal interface focused on one thing: easy audiobook and podcast playback.
Use the special "lockdown mode" to turn an Android tablet into a dedicated, single-purpose audiobook and podcast device.
Designed for: - Elderly who want simple, independent listening - Visually impaired users who benefit from large controls and spoken titles - Non-tech-savvy users who find standard apps overwhelming - People with cognitive challenges who need basic functionality
Easy to use: - Large, easy-to-tap buttons - Simple navigation with swipe left/right - Flat content structure (no deep nested folders) - No ads, no pop-ups, no distracting clutter - Optional title read-aloud for accessibility - Flip-to-stop: place device screen-down to pause playback
Lockdown mode: - only playback functionality - blocks exiting the app - hides settings - no access to other apps, notifications nor settings
Audiobooks: - Play DRM-free audiobooks from device storage - Resume position saved separately for each book
Podcasts: - Automatically updates to show the latest 1-5 episodes - Downloads full episodes for reliable offline playback
Caregiver-managed setup (secondary role): - A caregiver configures content and settings in advance - Optional lockdown mode hides all apps and functionality except the player - Device is prepared once, then used independently by the listener
Additional features: - High-contrast light and dark themes - Customizable controls: volume, chapter skip, forward, rewind - Adjustable playback speed - Sleep timer with shake-to-continue
How it works: 1. Install Homer on an Android 7+ phone or tablet. 2. Add audiobooks/podcasts and adjust the interface as needed. 3. Optionally lock or hide settings. 4. Hand the device to the listener for simple, independent daily use.
Homer makes audiobook and podcast listening accessible for people who cannot comfortably use standard smartphone apps.
Licensed under MIT, by Marcin Simonides.
What's New in v1.5.12
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Minor updates under the hood.
Version history
Jul 14, 2026 · 4.2 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 47
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Minor updates under the hood.
SHA-256 fafdb94bbe25f4061935c1a14eab05ac0081320c3457937e7338f45cdbeb58c0
Jun 9, 2026 · 4.3 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 46
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Improved TTS step in onboarding, it should be now easier to understand.
- Updated targetSdk to 36 (Android 16).
SHA-256 ef2c50c7da79af25a9a3e2af37951f3e9d1d86116ff70d23cc2b82b5be9f91bf
May 21, 2026 · 4.3 MB · Android API 23–35 · code 45
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- More robust file scannig should fix rare cases of incorrect playback order.
SHA-256 7739861a88fd0db77d9cf131ff694fee90fe5e3a1ccf5fe48e3ef51a1f18c72c
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.5.11 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Homer Audio Player for Seniors first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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