Homer Audio Player for Seniors

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: