Report updated Apr 16, 2026
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
For readers and listeners seeking a unified, customizable platform for managing and consuming digital books and audiobooks.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
Kobo Books & Audiobooks is an established books app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.5/5 rating from 26.3K reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What makes this app unique?
What Are The Key Features?
Seamlessly switches between eBooks and audiobooks while maintaining reading progress across devices.
Provides adjustable font settings, a dedicated Night Mode, and sleep timers for audiobook playback.
Offers natural-sounding text-to-speech functionality for hands-free reading on select eBook titles.
Enables users to browse the library and save previews without requiring a Kobo account.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Providing a unified digital reading ecosystem that bridges the gap between eBooks and audiobooks for global readers.
Portfolio
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Apps
What other apps does Rakuten Kobo make?
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Portfolio breakdown, audience, momentum, and every app published by Rakuten Kobo.
Analysis in progress, available soon
What do users think recently?
Analysis in progress, available soon
View the full user-sentiment analysis
Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
Analysis in progress, available soon
What is the competitive landscape for Kobo Books & Audiobooks?
Where is it available?
Localized markets (9)
How's The Books Market?
How does it evolve in the Books market?
Rank progression
87 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Key Takeaways
While the app offers a robust feature set for multi-format readers, recent user feedback highlights potential stability issues and accessibility concerns regarding interface scaling.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
Available very soon