Kobo | eBooks & Audiobooks
Discover the Kobo App — Your Ultimate eBook and Audiobook Library
- Total installs
- 28,410,171
- Installs / day
- +2.2K
- Rating
- 4.5★
- Released
- 15 Jun 2010
- Last update
- 7 Oct 2026
- Countries
- —
exact · Play shows 10,000,000+
since last crawl
308K ratings · 21.2K reviews
16.3y ago
5d ago
not checked yet
Install history
exact counter from Google PlayInstalls per day · last 90 days
Change timeline
Full historyNo changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.
Country availability
Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.
Top countries
estimate · charts of 13 OctMost downloads likely come from 🇧🇷 Brazil (~13%), out of 70 countries where it is charted.
Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.
Top chart positions
as of 13 Oct| Chart | Country | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top free · Books & reference | NL | #4 | = |
| Top free · Books & reference | TW | #11 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Books & reference | BE | #13 | = |
| Top free · Books & reference | PT | #15 | = |
| Top free · Books & reference | HK | #17 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | CA | #25 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | IT | #25 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | SG | #30 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Books & reference | AU | #31 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | CH | #35 | ▼ 7 |
| Top grossing · Apps | NL | #39 | ▼ 1 |
| Top grossing · Apps | PT | #40 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Books & reference | NZ | #43 | ▼ 7 |
| Top grossing · Apps | CA | #47 | ▲ 1 |
| Top grossing · Apps | BE | #49 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | FR | #52 | ▼ 1 |
| Top grossing · Apps | IT | #57 | = |
| Top grossing · Apps | NZ | #57 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | ES | #62 | ▼ 4 |
| Top grossing · Apps | FR | #68 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | GB | #68 | ▼ 7 |
| Top free · Books & reference | TR | #68 | ▼ 10 |
| Top grossing · Apps | CH | #69 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MX | #78 | ▼ 3 |
| Top grossing · Apps | AU | #89 | = |
| Top grossing · Apps | HK | #93 | ▼ 13 |
| Top free · Books & reference | CL | #95 | ▼ 14 |
| Top grossing · Apps | ES | #95 | ▲ 6 |
| Top free · Books & reference | PL | #104 | — |
| Top grossing · Apps | IE | #117 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · Books & reference | US | #118 | = |
| Top free · Books & reference | BR | #126 | ▼ 1 |
| Top grossing · Apps | SE | #127 | ▲ 7 |
| Top free · Books & reference | DE | #130 | ▼ 4 |
| Top grossing · Apps | FI | #135 | ▼ 4 |
| Top grossing · Apps | NO | #135 | ▲ 5 |
| Top grossing · Apps | ME | #137 | = |
| Top grossing · Apps | MN | #137 | = |
| Top free · Books & reference | AR | #139 | ▼ 6 |
| Top grossing · Apps | MM | #139 | = |
| Top free · Books & reference | BG · 12 Oct | #141 | ▲ 9 |
| Top grossing · Apps | LY | #141 | = |
| Top grossing · Apps | MO | #142 | = |
| Top grossing · Apps | GB | #147 | ▼ 2 |
| Top grossing · Apps | GR · 12 Oct | #147 | ▲ 8 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MO | #148 | ▼ 9 |
| Top free · Books & reference | UY · 12 Oct | #148 | ▲ 6 |
| Top free · Books & reference | QA · 12 Oct | #149 | ▲ 7 |
| Top grossing · Apps | SG | #150 | ▼ 9 |
| Top free · Books & reference | CY | #152 | ▼ 10 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MY | #152 | ▼ 6 |
| Top free · Books & reference | LU | #153 | ▼ 9 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MT | #153 | ▼ 9 |
| Top grossing · Apps | BF | #154 | ▲ 1 |
| Top grossing · Apps | BJ | #154 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · Books & reference | HR | #154 | ▼ 10 |
| Top free · Books & reference | IE | #154 | ▼ 7 |
| Top free · Books & reference | IS | #154 | ▼ 9 |
| Top free · Books & reference | LT | #154 | ▼ 9 |
| Top free · Books & reference | LV | #154 | ▼ 9 |
Show all 60 chart positions
App manifest
Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.
Data safety
declared by the developer on Google Play- Shares data with third parties App activity
- Collects data Personal info, App activity and 2 others
- Data is encrypted in transit
- You can ask for your data to be deleted
This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.
Permissions
20 in 8 groups8 Sensitive7 Notable5 Routine
What this app can do with your phone
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
- Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
- Add or remove accounts on your device and delete their saved passwords
- Get sign-in tokens for accounts saved on your phone to use online services
IdentitySensitive2
Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device ·
GET_ACCOUNTS - Add or remove accounts on your device and delete their saved passwordsadd or remove accounts ·
MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
ContactsSensitive1
Access to the contacts saved on your phone
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device ·
GET_ACCOUNTS
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2
Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage ·
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage ·
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2
Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage ·
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage ·
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
PhoneNotable1
Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail
- See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity ·
READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1
Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status
- See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity ·
READ_PHONE_STATE
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1
Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses
- See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections ·
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherSensitive10
Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories
- Get sign-in tokens for accounts saved on your phone to use online servicesuse accounts on the device ·
USE_CREDENTIALS - Create its own accounts on your device and read or set their passwordscreate accounts and set passwords ·
AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS - Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity ·
CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE - Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup ·
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping ·
WAKE_LOCK - Download files in the background without showing you a download notificationdownload files without notification ·
DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION - Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections ·
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access ·
INTERNET - Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration ·
VIBRATE - Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet ·
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.
Store listing
Full description
Your library, always with you:
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
For our passionate readers who love books as much as we do, we update the Kobo Books app as often as possible to continually improve on its reliability and performance. Here's what's new in our latest release: • Bug fixes and general improvements. Thanks for reading with Kobo Books!
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