Kobo Books - Reading App

- September 19, 2016

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Description

Millions of readers love Kobo! Join them today and enjoy over 5 million titles at your fingertips.

New to Kobo? Sign up now and get a $5 credit automatically applied to your account. Use it towards your first Kobo purchase!

The Kobo Reading App allows you to browse Kobo's extensive catalogue of the world's best eBooks, magazines, comics and children's books, and read them conveniently on your smartphone or tablet. Search by author, title, topic or genre to discover your next great read.

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The Kobo Reading App has the best features for a comfortable and convenient reading experience:

• Customize the way you read. Enjoy crisp, clear text and adjust to 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 to read how you like.

• Experience the rich, colourful environment of the world's best magazines.** Our exclusive Guided Reading feature lets you breeze through articles for an uninterrupted read.

• Discovery is easy with personalized recommendations based on your reading habits. Plus, read free previews for thousands of eBooks to help you find your next great read.

• Pick up right where you left off and never lose your spot. The Kobo Reading App will automatically sync your bookmarks, notes and highlights, 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 the eBooks 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.

*Offer valid only in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Visit https://www.kobo.com/5credit for complete details.

**Magazines available in US, Canada, UK, Italy and France

Reviews

4.2

202,342 total

5 123,291

4 40,589

3 14,771

2 6,252

1 17,393

Nitesh Kumar

Fantasticaa.... It's a beautiful app, I love to read book on this, Its so smooth. The only drawback i found was the dictionary is not so efficient. I think the kobo should have worked on that. However, I hope this would be done much better in the following updates.

gary garcia

Kobo android app is crashing on the newest android 7.0 system. It opens but when I select a book from my library the kobo stops running yes, after the update it works on android 7.0 now. Thanks

Tim B

I have updated the app to address Android 7 issues Still crashes when ever you try and read anything.

A Google User

doesn't work on android n i love kobo but right now i cannot read any of my books

Brad Fonseca

New Version Works Under Android 7.0 Seamless connection between reading list and Kobo store. Very easy to use.

Steffan Mensikov

Crashes under Android 7, even with update.

User reviews

Nitesh Kumar September 5, 2016

gary garcia August 26, 2016

Kobo android app is crashing on the newest android 7.0 system. It opens but when I select a book from my library the kobo stops running yes, after the update it works on android 7.0 now. Thanks

Kobo eBooks August 26, 2016

Hi Gary, We've just updated our app to address Android 7 issues. Please update and give it another try.

Tim B August 26, 2016

I have updated the app to address Android 7 issues Still crashes when ever you try and read anything.

Kobo eBooks August 30, 2016

Hi Tim, We're released a build that addresses the Android N problems you were experiencing. If the update doesn't fix things, please send us an email here: androidfeedback@kobo.com

A Google User August 26, 2016

doesn't work on android n i love kobo but right now i cannot read any of my books

Brad Fonseca August 26, 2016

New Version Works Under Android 7.0 Seamless connection between reading list and Kobo store. Very easy to use.

Steffan Mensikov September 4, 2016

Crashes under Android 7, even with update.

Kobo eBooks September 6, 2016

Hi Steffan, Would you mind sending us an email to androidfeedback@kobo.com. We're working to get to the bottom of this.

Hazel Harris August 13, 2016

Brilliant I have used the Kobo app for many years now and it's fantastic for an avid reader like myself. I can read on my e-reader, blackberry , tablet or laptop and it automatically syncs to where I left off. So easy to buy and books and straight into my library. Was laid up for nearly a year after a back operation and would have been lost without Kobo, keep up the great work!!!

Mel C August 22, 2016

Really good app I really like this app. It makes switching between devices to read so much easier. There were some syncing issues to begin with, like some of the books I had read in my library showed as if I hadn't read them; and the annotations you make on one device don't seem to come through on another which is a shame. Despite this I really like the fact that recommendations are easier to view on the app than via the reader (I have the original kobo mini). It's also easier to buy books using the app.

Heather Herbaugh March 31, 2016

The app would be greatly improved with just a few well-thought options. One of the advantages of ebooks is layout customization, which the Kobo app largely lacks. Better options for linespacing, fonts, background colors, and page transitions would make the reading experience more enjoyable. The homepage of the app feels lacking, showing only two purchased books, and a couple dozen reccomemdations. I have about six different e-reading apps, and by far, Kobo has the least room for customization.

saptarshi majumder March 28, 2016

It is good but needs improvement I was using flipkart ebooks & after migrating to Kobo, after some initial hiccups, I am as comfortable with the app as flipkart ebooks. However, they do not have SBI internet banking payment facility and it would be so much better for Indian customers if they could include that in their payment options. Further, it would be so much better if the kobo app, like flipkart ebook app, could support the reading of the ebooks and thus could very conveniently make audio books out of ebooks at no extra cost.

A Google User February 15, 2016

BEST Reader and Achievements BEST reader (I've tried many) I find the achievements fun. Layout is neat and bright. Runs very smoothly on my Galaxy Tab P1000 and S3 phone. Tried Kindle and Google books. Preffer Kobo the best. Can customise library layout and has more functionality e.g. zoom, display, quotes, dictionary, search. You can even add epub format books from your SD card! Pity their Windows and iPad apps don't work.

Denise Hopkins June 19, 2016

As an author I love it I am an author of Emotional Rollecoaster a poem in the top 100 of 2015 and 70 additional poem's that you will find inspiration and pain love and loss. The best thing about the app is very easy to use and find the best books you can enjoy within seconds of downloading them. I couldn't see the problem with this one *except for the no PayPal choice for purchase. The only thing wrong with it. I hope you enjoy it and I will maybe have my book in the library choice some time. It is up to you but suggest you do.

Annmarie Hreczuch February 11, 2016

Few Changes... WTH??? I have been using kobo a long time. I have bought a lot of books on kobo.... I don't remember all my library. For a while there kobo did it for me... I really liked that. I trade in hard covers and paper backs so I only keep the books I loved in physical form. This prevents me from making double purchases. Kobo used to prevent me from making double purchases... Now it doesn't. I have bought a book twice and have books in my kobo library coming up as suggestions. Contemplating moving to Samsung books

matt dunn May 5, 2016

A Girl's Best Friend (mine anyways) It picks up where i've left off in a book, i dont need to remember my page #. Great books to chose from, updates me on just about anything, like seriously...Kobo is like the hot new babe who messages you every chance they get to make sure you know whats new. Just need the "read to me" bit and its a 5.

Robert Shiplett August 6, 2016

Dear Rakuten: still has a few issues ... i want my offline E-BOOK Data on my ext SD card folks. This is lollipop, so please edit that XML for the apk and give me a popup dialog to make my choice. Marshmallow? Nougat? But still a good competitor for the big players in the eBook market.

Monty M May 4, 2016

caveat ! This review is specific to Android "N" (beta). Normally Kobo is a good app however after installing android N (Beta) on my phone it will not longer open any books. The app itself does run. Just can't open any books. Kobo was the only app that broke. Will update this review after Android N goes public. Mean time I am using Cool reader which actually a little more customisable.

pankaj sharma February 2, 2016

Still need to make improvisation I still think the app can be improved more the user experience is not optimal. Brightness control feature is not within the app. No seperate section where you can see all notes. Also sepia version is not that great because it should feel softer to eyes. We need to have some real features to make user experience optimal. But overall i still like the app.

Suzette Mercier June 19, 2016

Some issues Love the app as I can read on either the reader or cell. One down side is some series are missing books and have contacted both author and kobo help (no one got back to me with an answer, then to contact the other party, and she has another book out no sign of it in store) and had to buy the off another site and transfer.

Kat Earle August 9, 2016

Awesome As much as I love having a book in my hands I love being able to take a bunch of them with me to read whenever I find I have the time. The app is awesome, jus wish there wasn't so many ads. They pop up and then sometimes it changes things that I have to reset. Other than that the only thing I would wish for is more free books!

Thelma Hyde May 22, 2016

Font size issues For those of you with eyesight issues (myself included), I recommend buying one of kobo's excellent ereaders which have TypeGenius which allows you to select from 10 fonts, make as large as needed plus much blacker than other brands' ereaders! I have their H20 and the text is so clear, reading is a pleasure now.(No I don't work for Kobo!).

Elmi Raubenheimer March 21, 2016

It's OK, could be better It's lacking a lot of customizable options that will make reading more comfortable (like adjustable line height). I read a lot - a LOT - and have used many different ebook readers over the years. This app is not even in my top 10.

chinmay rozekar May 19, 2016

please do understand that this app is the best in the market even best than the kindle . i absolutely loved the phrase share feature and its dictionary but there is a reason I am giving this app one star. 1. I am trying for the past 2 hours to import my epub files but i m not getting them 2.My purchases with flipkart e book reader(now owned by KOBO R) arent getting restored. 3. the file importing is stuck as in for an hour now. 4. due to this app i had to power off my phone more than 20 times now. 5. but seriously the app is a five star. 6. solve my issues and I ll change my review.

Kobo eBooks May 19, 2016

Hi Chinmay. Can you email us at androidfeedback@kobo.com so we can take a look into the issues you're having? Thanks.

Modesta Magdula May 3, 2016

Amazing book Keep it up the good work. It's quite a long time since I read one page but when I open it it shows the last page I read. Wondering can still use it by lap top, ipad coz my phone drain so fast by battery. Wondering if the ebook I bought will last forever or longer unless I delete. I'am very to my works and schools so not having so much time to read. 😊

Kobo eBooks May 4, 2016

Hi Modesta. Thank you! You can read your books on different devices including your laptop if you're worried about battery use. Here's a link to our app for computers: https://www.kobo.com/desktop. You shouldn't have any issues keeping the book as long as you like!

Oleg B May 7, 2016

Hard time reading Please add more backgrounds: Night mode is good, but for daytime reading, Original is too contrast and Sepia is not much better than the Original. Add more fonts: to make the reading more comfortable. Please add an option to adjust , or just make the fonts bolder, because they seem thin, and to compensate, I make the font bigger, but this makes the pages to have very few lines. Otherwise, u have the best store. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO MY REVIEW.

Kobo eBooks May 11, 2016

Hi Oleg. We're paying attention :) Thank you for the suggestions. We'll consider them for future releases of the app.

Narjice Al-kabi Basaran June 16, 2016

Highly recommend Love this app... Would be better it it also read PDF but that's the only negative. Does the job and lovely features like page turning, doesn't kill the battery on low light and easy to make a quick buy... Only negative are the recent constant crashes when opening all items, if that stops it'll be back to perfect. Happy reading :)

Kevin Tepas July 15, 2016

Usefull I initially agreed with D Summers. App wouldn't let me sign on Samsung Note II. Per tech support at Kobo I uninstalled and reinstalled. App works fine. I don't use it to read as much as to review what I've recently read on Kobo eReader. It is very usefull for that -> ADDENDA: Reduce stars to 2.75. Android app does not read notes made on K reader and vice versa. App apparently has lost the placemarks for all 8 pages of annotations in recent book. Now all annotations take me only to cover of book!

cristina swift August 18, 2016

Kobo convenience I am on the go all of the time and most places am unable to carry books as well as my tablet. Having the mobile app on my phone makes it so easy to get a page or two in while I wait for appointments. I am very heavy into reading and prefer to read then to watch tv. This allows me to get a fix throughout the day. Only wish the books were more reasonable as are the Kindle or Amazon ebooks.

Crystal Marsh February 1, 2016

Getting better but not there yet Your preoreders are still hard to find. The store never has the books or preorders I want and the number of listed preorders is nonexistent. I literally have to wait for my author to post a link to the preorder to get it. The library functions are better and cataloguing makes finding books much easier. The store functions and categories still need some help. There's still some kinks to work out to at least be comparable to Amazon and B&N.

Michael Cantwell March 18, 2016

Latest update is problematic So I finally installed the Feb 2016 update,seeing that it included some desirable library management features. The update icon spun away for days until I forced a stop,and then the app got a nasty habit of crashing whenever I accessed my library. I uninstalled all updates, since I couldn't just roll back one, and that removed all my downloaded books. I reupdated and have the same crash problem. This is not acceptable.

Kobo eBooks April 8, 2016

Hi Michael. Sorry you're having issues. Thanks for the details. Please contact Customer Care at this link for assistance goo.gl/hQSvXj

Ozgur Kabadurmus July 22, 2016

Great I had used many kindles and kindle app, and I have been using kobo for quite some time. Kobo app is just wonderful. You can even import your own books - a property that kindle app does not have. The only downsides are that the fonts and line spacing options are limited. Overall, great app.

Nathan McConville March 27, 2016

Didn't get my $5 credit after it said it would be automatically deducted from total price at checkout. I know it advertises this for sign up offer, but still tricked me into making a purchase since I was already a member. Feel free to refund my $5. All good otherwise. Thanks in advance.

Kobo eBooks April 5, 2016

Hi Nathan. Please contact Customer Care at this link so they can look into this for you: goo.gl/hQSvXj

Sunniva sh September 26, 2016

Great, except for constant crashes! This app works smoothly and is aesthetically pleasing. It has a good selection of books and font size is adjustable. It is very easy to navigate between chapters. However, literally every other time I open the app, it freezes trying to open a book, and I am forced to uninstall and resinstall. It is frustrating to no end!! PLEASE fix this!!

Michael Singleton September 1, 2016

Great app I like Kobo books and this app works well. A couple of issues though around synchronisation between devices - my tablet doesn't seem to know that I've read a chapter on my phone. So when I go back to reading on my tablet I have to manually skip forward to continue reading. Could be something I haven't set right though.

Lisa Benham September 29, 2016

Almost brilliant I have a kobo ereader and use the app when I don't have it with me. Functionally very nice, and great for books bought through Kobo, which I'd happily do if the prices compared more favourably to kindle and google. Shame they usually don't, as by buying epubs from google you lose the syncing features you get with native kobo books.

Jacquelyn V June 14, 2016

App was close at picking up where i left off, although it would only show half of the page that the kobo had so it makes sense. It doesnt know if im at the top of the page or bottom. I love this app, i can read my books anywhere! Just gotta make sure to sync the kobo.

Charlesh Ackman June 22, 2016

Nice app, comprehensive booklist This is a clean, straightforward bookreading app backed by an impressive ebook store - but doesn't bother you with intrusive advertising. Occasional problems when in areas of intermittent www access (may try to update book list instead of opening the book you were reading, and then make half-downloaded books inaccessible until you've gone through a few hoops). Otherwise just great.

Tanya Pesklevy February 13, 2016

Great App I like how it can be synced with other devices so I can keep track of where I am in a book no matter what device I'm using. I like that it is in color instead of black and white. I think I would like it even more if it told me the percentage I have read instead of how many hours as that tends to fluctuate depending how much I read at any particular time. A wish list would be nice. The desktop has it, but I can't update it anymore. I would like to have a list of books that I'm interested in buying.

Michael van der Gulik February 11, 2016

Bloated, arrogant and invasive The Kobo app is huge and takes ages to start. It wants full access to your device. It sends near daily alerts for new book suggestions and app updates. If you're a big book reader then you might enjoy this, but for the two books i have, this app is overly invasive.

Michael Gardiner June 21, 2016

Could handle pictures better Works fairly well for books with only text. The main thing I had a problem with was how it split up diagrams by basically breaking them into tiles that are split up across pages, making them nonsensical. There should be an option to see the whole picture/diagram via pop up window or pinch/zoom.

Jackie Carroll April 23, 2016

Works on my tablets but not on my phone This app doesn't work on my Samsung core prime phone. I only get the first page of each chapter. Most of my books don't ever show up regardless of multiple syncs. It works well on my tablets. The pleasant reading environment, spot on recommendations and easy imports from other sources would make Kobo my only reader if it would work on my phone.

What's New

New in this update:

• We've resolved an issue where books weren't opening on devices with the latest version of Android.

• Your Library’s now easier to navigate: sort your Reading List or Books tab by author, or filter them to see previews, opened items, unread items, finished items, or downloaded items.

• We’ve now got Google +1 in our app. If you like it, give us a tap!

• Enjoy instant previews of cookbooks, kids’ books, and comics, and see your preview’s download progress.