What's New

We continually update the Kobo Books App to improve on its reliability and performance.
• Here's what's new in our first release of 2024:
• We've improved our Search experience with an updated interface and the ability to filter results.
• We've introduced the ability to copy short selections from your eBooks, up to 600 characters at time.
• You can now keep the Kobo Books App for iPad open in split-screen view, so you can take notes or look something up without leaving your book.
Thanks for reading with Kobo Books!

App Description

Join millions of readers around the world and access eBooks and audiobooks all with one app. Go shelf-less and take your reading adventures on the go. With over 6 million titles to choose from, there's something for every type of reader and listener.

Purchase eBooks and audiobooks directly from Kobo. They'll automatically appear in the app immediately afterwards.

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.

• 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, Turkish, Traditional Chinese or Japanese.

• Listen to audiobooks while you drive with CarPlay. Download them before connecting to CarPlay, or else you won’t see them.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 10, 2011 New version 4.5
  • May 11, 2011 New version 4.4
  • April 05, 2011 New version 4.3
  • March 17, 2011 New version 4.2.3
  • February 28, 2011 New version 4.2.2
  • February 23, 2011 New version 4.2.1
  • February 01, 2011 New version 4.2
  • December 17, 2010 New version 4.1
  • December 08, 2010 New version 4.0
  • November 12, 2010 New version 3.7.1
  • October 27, 2010 New version 3.7
  • October 07, 2010 New version 3.5
  • August 28, 2010 New version 3.4.1
  • August 20, 2010 New version 3.4
  • August 03, 2010 New version 3.3
  • June 22, 2010 New version 3.2
  • June 17, 2010 New version 3.0
  • February 18, 2010 New version 2.5.1
  • February 12, 2010 New version 2.5
  • December 16, 2009 New version 2.4
  • November 23, 2009 New version 2.3
  • September 25, 2009 New version 2.0
  • June 02, 2009 New version 1.5.1
  • May 22, 2009 New version 1.5
  • March 04, 2009 New version 1.1
  • June 25, 2011 New version 4.5
  • August 01, 2011 New version 4.5.1
  • August 27, 2011 New version 4.5.2
  • November 05, 2011 New version 5.0
  • November 15, 2011 New version 5.0.1
  • December 09, 2011 New version 5.1
  • December 17, 2011 New version 5.2
  • January 19, 2012 New version 5.3
  • March 30, 2012 New version 5.4.1
  • June 13, 2012 New version 5.5
  • August 11, 2012 New version 5.6
  • September 18, 2012 New version 5.7
  • October 05, 2012 New version 5.7.1
  • November 06, 2012 New version 5.8
  • November 14, 2012 New version 5.8.1
  • December 18, 2012 New version 5.9
  • February 20, 2013 New version 5.9.1
  • April 19, 2013 New version 5.10
  • May 03, 2013 New version 5.11
  • June 11, 2013 New version 5.12
  • October 02, 2013 New version 6.0
  • October 23, 2013 New version 6.1
  • December 10, 2013 New version 6.2
  • January 10, 2014 New version 7.0
  • February 25, 2014 New version 7.1
  • April 09, 2014 New version 7.2
  • May 02, 2014 New version 7.2.1
  • July 30, 2014 New version 7.3
  • September 21, 2014 New version 7.4
  • October 22, 2014 New version 7.4.1
  • November 03, 2014 New version 7.4.2
  • December 12, 2014 New version 7.5
  • March 11, 2015 New version 7.6
  • April 13, 2015 New version 7.6.1
  • June 16, 2015 New version 7.7
  • July 11, 2015 New version 7.7.1
  • August 06, 2015 New version 7.8
  • September 09, 2015 New version 7.9
  • September 17, 2015 New version 7.9.1
  • September 25, 2015 New version 7.9.2
  • October 15, 2015 New version 7.9.3
  • December 07, 2015 New version 7.10
  • December 19, 2015 New version 7.10.1
  • January 05, 2016 New version 7.10.2
  • January 20, 2016 New version 7.10.4
  • July 04, 2016 New version 7.10.5
  • November 05, 2016 New version 8.1.2
  • November 23, 2016 New version 8.1.3
  • December 07, 2016 New version 8.1.4
  • December 14, 2016 New version 8.1.5
  • December 22, 2016 New version 8.1.7
  • June 13, 2019 New version 9.14
  • July 15, 2020 New version 9.18
  • October 27, 2020 New version 9.20
  • November 12, 2020 New version 9.22
  • August 06, 2021 New version 9.26
  • October 03, 2023 New version 10.8.2
  • October 10, 2023 New version 10.8.3
  • October 31, 2023 New version 10.9
  • November 14, 2023 New version 10.9.1
  • March 27, 2024 New version 10.11.7

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