Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks

One home for all your eBooks and audiobooks.

Kobo Inc. · com.kobobooks.android

3.7 out of 5 (37 ratings) 10M+ downloads v10.2.1.39812 116.4 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v10.2.1.39812 (39812)
Updated: Jun 23, 2026 (4 months ago)
APK size: 116.4 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Books & Reference (app)
Listed since: Nov 30, 2011
Permissions: 39 (2 sensitive)
Website: kobo.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks is an app by Kobo Inc. in the Books & Reference category, listed since November 2011. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.7.39690, the APK grew from 100.4 MB to 116.4 MB. Since version 8.13.25100, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 8.0. It asks for 39 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 9.7.39690, it adds 5 new permissions (“Access adservices ad id”, “Access adservices attribution”, “Access adservices topics” and 2 more) and drops 2 (“Run at startup” and “Google Play license check”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

3.7out of 537 ratings

5 ★38%
4 ★22%
3 ★27%
2 ★0%
1 ★14%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v10.2.1.39812

If you are seeing a blank sign-in or store page, please update your Chrome Browser or Android System WebView app. New in this update: • We've resolved a problem some users reported signing in with Google.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Join millions of booklovers across the globe and access your very own portable reading world. Go shelf-less and take your reading adventures on the go. With over 5 million titles to choose from, there’s something for every type of reader and listener. Introducing audiobooks from Kobo—our brand new expertly curated collection. Discover the best deal on audiobooks when you subscribe. You earn Kobo Super Points every purchase. With all your eBooks and audiobooks together, the Kobo App is all you need.** The Kobo App allows you to browse our growing collection of the world's best eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and children's books, to enjoy instantly on your smartphone or tablet. Search by author, title, topic or genre to discover your next great read. Check out Kobo’s free eBook selection to discover a new favourite. Take a look at our most popular and trending eBooks, updated hourly! Browse now on the Kobo website. The Kobo App makes reading even more comfortable and convenient: • Customize the way you read. Enjoy crisp, clear text in the size and style you prefer. Try Night Mode to make reading easier on your eyes before bedtime, and lock the screen in portrait or landscape mode. • Our beautifully designed, easy-to-use player makes it simple for you to move through your audiobook with a single touch. Never worry about losing your spot, and see how much time is left at a glance. Schedule it to turn off after a set amount of time—perfect for listening before going to sleep. • Discover recommendations just for you for eBooks and audiobooks we think you’ll love. Read thousands of free eBook previews or listen to audiobook samples to help you find your next favourite. • Start reading on one device and pick up on another. The Kobo App always remembers where you left off, so you can keep reading across all your devices. • Share your love of reading on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Post your favourite quotes, notes, and thoughts from what you’re reading. • Rate and review the books you’ve read or read reviews from booklovers like you! • Read in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese or Japanese. **Audiobooks available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. You can listen to audiobooks on smartphones and tablets running Android version 4.4 or higher.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v8.13.25100. Since v10.2.1.39812 it requires Android 8.0+.

v10.2.1.39812 LATEST Jun 23, 2026 116.4 MB TRUSTED v9.7.39690 Jun 19, 2026 100.4 MB TRUSTED v8.13.25100 May 31, 2019 52 MB TRUSTED

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Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks among popular Books & Reference apps

Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks and the Books & Reference apps ranked next to it by downloads
App	Rating	Downloads	Download size
Oxford Dictionary of English	4.5 (30)	50M+	–
القرآن الكريم - مصحف المدينة	4.8 (16)	10M+	41.3 MB
Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks (this app)	3.7 (37)	10M+	116.4 MB
Goodreads	3.7 (20)	10M+	54.7 MB
Moon+ Reader	4.8 (36)	10M+	12.2 MB

Apps listed next to it in our Books & Reference ranking by downloads. Ratings and download counts come from the source store; ratings with fewer than five votes and sizes of outdated listings aren't shown.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 23, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Kobo” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jun 23, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 23, 2026
Signed byCN=Kobo Inc., OU=Android Team, O=Kobo, L=Toronto, ST=Ontario, C=CA
Signing certificate (SHA-1)19:2B:28:E5:E7:7A:15:25:2A:9F:44:D3:D8:8D:5B:B4:18:0B:63:86
File MD5258d54b58bc0558c6b7f6c8fb7806117
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (39)

Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks requests 39 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Android pushio message (custom) com.kobobooks.android.permission.PUSHIO_MESSAGE
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.kobobooks.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.kobobooks.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 9.7.39690 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 9.7.39690 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Kobo Books - eBooks Audiobooks APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 258d54b58bc0558c6b7f6c8fb7806117.