Kobo Books & Audiobooks: iPhone vs Android
Kobo Books & Audiobooks gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Kobo Books & Audiobooks by Rakuten Kobo Inc. is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Books & Reference GrossingKobo Books & Audiobooks at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Kobo is a free digital library app for readers and listeners, offering access to millions of eBooks and audiobooks with cross-device syncing. The app holds strong grossing chart positions in major European markets like Italy, France, and Spain, as well as Canada, indicating robust monetization through its subscription service.
Similar apps: Kindle, Audible, Apple Books
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Kobo Books & Audiobooks’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 4 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v11.0.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Kobo Books & Audiobooks downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 10M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Kobo Books & Audiobooks's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Kobo Books & Audiobooks makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.5 ★ | 28k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 308k 21k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 336k |
What users say about Kobo Books & Audiobooks
From the 80 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users generally praise the app's ease of use, extensive book selection, and value for money, often comparing it favorably to Kindle. However, significant complaints arise regarding accessibility features like missing fonts, intrusive review pop-ups, and technical bugs affecting login and audiobook playback.
Mostly positive (76% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Features & content: “Add this option would make it perfect”
- Ease of use: “I love how easy this app is to use”
- Fun: “Fun books to read and listen to”
- Price & subscription: “Great price for the amount you get to read and listen too”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “First, the app is maddeningly glitchy”
- Login & account: “iPad can not login with google”
- Privacy & data: “Trash App and Spammy Pop-Ups”
About Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Dive into millions of eBooks and audiobooks, all tailored to your reading life. Customize, sync, scroll seamlessly, and discover stories that stay with you, all in one powerful app.
Rediscover the joy of reading your way
Kobo seamlessly blends eBooks, audiobooks, and intuitive tools into your daily rhythm. From cozy nights to busy commutes, we keep your place, your pace, and your story alive.
Read and listen seamlessly
Customize fonts, enjoy Night Mode, set a sleep timer for audio playback, and experience natural-sounding text-to-speech for hands-free reading! Read Aloud available on select eBooks only.
Explore before you dive in
Our Guest Mode lets you browse books, save previews, and discover your next favourite read, all without any Kobo account required.
Pick up where you left off
Your bookmarks, highlights, and notes sync automatically across phone, tablet, Kobo eReader, or Kobo Web Reader, so your story always stays with you.
Designed for real life
From road trips with CarPlay to daily routines with our new Listen Bar, Kobo fits seamlessly into your day. Read in 13 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, and more.
Why Kobo?
Whether you’re into bestsellers, romance, thrillers, self-development, or audiobooks for your next run, Kobo’s intuitive app helps you rediscover the joy of storytelling.
Download the Kobo Books App and fall in love with reading all over again. Explore, highlight, review, read and listen your way, with full support for iOS accessibility features.
Kobo Books & Audiobooks iPhone
Kobo Books & Audiobooks gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Kobo Books & Audiobooks is #7 in Books Free in Canada and charting in 9 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Books FreeKobo Books & Audiobooks on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Kobo Books & Audiobooks’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 4 linked to your identity and 2 collected anonymously.
Kobo Books & Audiobooks downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Kobo Books & Audiobooks's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Kobo Books & Audiobooks before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Kobo Books & Audiobooks makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | BooksFree | #7 |
 United States | BooksFree | #51 |
 United Kingdom | BooksFree | #24 |
 Australia | BooksFree | #12 |
| France | BooksFree | #24 |
 Italy | BooksFree | #17 |
 Germany | BooksFree | #75 |
 Brazil | BooksFree | #77 |
 United Arab Emirates | BooksFree | #60 |
Apps near Kobo Books & Audiobooks on the chart
Books Free, around #7.
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Goodreads: Book Tracker & More#4
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere#5
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories#6
Fable: Track & Discuss Books#8
Janitor: Interactive Stories#9
NovelO - Read Books & Novels#10
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories#11
MegaNovel - fiction & webtoon#12
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Kobo Books & Audiobooks
From the 80 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users generally praise the app's ease of use, extensive book selection, and value for money, often comparing it favorably to Kindle. However, significant complaints arise regarding accessibility features like missing fonts, intrusive review pop-ups, and technical bugs affecting login and audiobook playback.
Mostly positive (76% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Features & content: “Add this option would make it perfect”
- Ease of use: “I love how easy this app is to use”
- Fun: “Fun books to read and listen to”
- Price & subscription: “Great price for the amount you get to read and listen too”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “First, the app is maddeningly glitchy”
- Login & account: “iPad can not login with google”
- Privacy & data: “Trash App and Spammy Pop-Ups”
About Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Dive into millions of eBooks and audiobooks, all tailored to your reading life. Customize, sync, scroll seamlessly, and discover stories that stay with you, all in one powerful app.
Rediscover the joy of reading your way
Kobo seamlessly blends eBooks, audiobooks, and intuitive tools into your daily rhythm. From cozy nights to busy commutes, we keep your place, your pace, and your story alive.
Read and listen seamlessly
Customize fonts, enjoy Night Mode, set a sleep timer for audio playback, and experience natural-sounding text-to-speech for hands-free reading! Read Aloud available on select eBooks only.
Explore before you dive in
Our Guest Mode lets you browse books, save previews, and discover your next favourite read, all without any Kobo account required.
Pick up where you left off
Your bookmarks, highlights, and notes sync automatically across phone, tablet, Kobo eReader, or Kobo Web Reader, so your story always stays with you.
Designed for real life
From road trips with CarPlay to daily routines with our new Listen Bar, Kobo fits seamlessly into your day. Read in 13 languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, and more.
Why Kobo?
Whether you’re into bestsellers, romance, thrillers, self-development, or audiobooks for your next run, Kobo’s intuitive app helps you rediscover the joy of storytelling.
Download the Kobo Books App and fall in love with reading all over again. Explore, highlight, review, read and listen your way, with full support for iOS accessibility features.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Kobo Books & Audiobooks changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from Rakuten Kobo Inc.
Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks Android
Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks is #2 in Books & Reference Grossing on Google Play in Canada and charting in 20 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Books & Reference GrossingKobo | eBooks & Audiobooks at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Kobo is a free digital library app for readers and listeners, offering access to millions of eBooks and audiobooks with cross-device syncing. The app holds strong grossing chart positions in major European markets like Italy, France, and Spain, as well as Canada, indicating robust monetization through its subscription service.
Similar apps: Kindle, Audible, Apple Books
Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v11.0.2, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Spain
Taiwan
India
Netherlands
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
Turkey
Sweden
Thailand
VietnamApps near Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks on the chart
Books & Reference Grossing, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks
From the 152 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users frequently report severe technical issues including app crashes, audiobook playback resetting to the start, and broken offline functionality. While some praise the value of the subscription and book selection compared to competitors, these positives are heavily outweighed by frustration with bugs and missing features like widgets.
Mixed (48% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates.
What people like
- Ease of use: “easy reading and great stories”
- Features & content: “Great price and selection”
- Price & subscription: “Great price and selection”
- Useful: “I will recommend Kobo Books to others”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Constantly freezes or crashes”
- Updates: “newest update breaks the store alot”
- Price & subscription: “Im only on free trial but will definitely cancel”
- Features & content: “There is a search feature”
About Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks
Step into a world of words and voices with the Kobo Books App, your ultimate companion for reading and listening. Designed with booklovers in mind, this app transforms your device into your own digital library, capable of carrying millions of eBooks and audiobooks with you anywhere.
With access to browse millions of eBooks and audiobooks, there's something for every reader to discover and enjoy. Our growing collection spans every genre imaginable: from thrilling mysteries and captivating romances to insightful nonfiction, imaginative fantasy, vibrant graphic novels, classic comics, and enchanting children's stories. Explore our selection with ease and search effortlessly by author, title, topic, or genre. Enjoy a truly integrated library experience, keeping all your eBooks and audiobooks perfectly organized in one place.
Want to know what's popular? Our most trending eBooks are updated hourly.
Discover more reading and listening with Kobo Plus:
Where endless reading sprees begin, Kobo Plus offers unlimited access to more than 3 million eBooks and 400,000 audiobooks. Discover exclusive originals and hidden gems you won't find anywhere else. Choose the perfect plan that meets your reading needs with plans offering limitless access to eBooks, audiobooks, or both. Enjoy total flexibility with zero commitments.
An app designed for your comfort and convenience:
The Kobo Books App was created to make every moment with your stories as enjoyable and effortless as possible:
• Tailor your experience by adjusting text size and style, or activate Night Mode to enjoy comfortable, eye-friendly reading. Choose to set your screen to portrait or landscape for ultimate comfort.
• Listen effortlessly with our intuitive audiobook player, allowing you to navigate, pause, and track your progress with ease. Plus, easily set a sleep timer for perfect bedtime listening.
• Pick up where you left off, without ever losing your spot. Your reading progress automatically syncs between the Kobo Books App, Kobo Web Reader, and your Kobo eReader, letting you read across all your devices.
• Enjoy reading books in your preferred language, with support for English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese.
Find us on social media!
https://www.facebook.com/Kobo
https://www.instagram.com/kobobooks
https://twitter.com/kobo
**Audiobooks available only in select countries. You can listen to audiobooks on smartphones and tablets running Android version 4.4 or higher.
What's new
Here's what's new in our latest release:
• Bug fixes and general improvements.
Thanks for reading with Kobo Books!
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