# Google Play Books & Audiobooks — Books & Audiobooks

> Digital library for ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga with offline access. (iPhone/iPad app by Google.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-books-and-audiobooks/id400989007 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 9,629 App Store ratings · 549 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: Russian, Afrikaans, Bulgarian, Hindi, Serbian, Slovenian, Vietnamese, British English, Arabic, Hungarian and 31 more
- Released: 2010-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-books-and-audiobooks/id400989007/reviews.md

## What is Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

All the books you love. On the page or out loud. Anywhere you are.

Dive into a world of stories with Google Play Books! Explore millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga — all in one app.

Key Features: 
• Your library, anywhere: Enjoy books on your phone, tablet, computer, or even in your car with CarPlay. Plus, you can download books to read offline.

• Organize with shelves: Personalize your digital library with custom shelves to categorize your books by genre, author, or any theme you’d like.

• Audio immersion: Enjoy a vast library of audiobooks with customizable playback speed, sleep timers, and bookmarking to enhance your listening experience.

• Smart notes: Jot down notes while you read that sync with your Google Drive and can be shared for easy collaboration.

• Kid–friendly reading tools: Let kids explore word definitions or listen to books aloud. Note: Reading tools are available in English only.

• Immersive comics: Experience Bubble Zoom for a specialized comic and manga reading experience.

• Hands–free reading: Control your audiobook with your voice using Siri.

• Read your way: Customize your reading experience by adjusting the font, text size, brightness, and more.

Millions of stories await on Google Play Books! Download now and start reading.

## Key features

- Millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, manga
- Offline reading and listening
- Customizable library shelves
- Adjustable audiobook playback speed
- Smart notes synced to Google Drive
- Kid-friendly reading tools
- Voice control for audiobooks

## Chart rankings

- #29 in Top Free · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🌙 Customizable reading experience
- 🎧 Convenient audiobook support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💻 Inability to purchase books in-app
- 🔍 Lacking search and organization features
- 📖 Issues with highlighting and annotations
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library
- Highlighting and notes not syncing properly
- Inability to download or open certain books
- Page numbers and content not aligning correctly
- App freezing or crashing on launch

**Most requested features**

- Add vertical scrolling option
- Improve table of contents navigation
- Allow users to sort books by series
- Implement read-aloud functionality on iOS
- Provide more customization options for fonts and themes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 549)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-play-books-and-audiobooks/id400989007/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Something wrong with

*2026-08-08, version 26.731.00*

Man, what can I say? new version on iOS 18.3.2, I cannot download the books I uploaded, and I also cannot open the ones I already downloaded.

### 5/5 — Great option

*2026-08-07, version 26.731.00*

So far, I like the features of this app better than Kindle. I also love how Google books allows you to share e-books and audiobooks with friends just like you can do with physical books - audible does not let you do that. That said, I haven’t read using a Kindle device but only on iPads. So I can’t make a comparison there.

### 3/5 — .

*2026-08-05*

Muito bom, mas a parte ruim é q não tem como apagar os livros

### 2/5 — Formatting is Poor

*2026-07-10, version 26.703.00*

Good selection of books and audiobooks but formatting of books is broken. 2 inch margins bracket an absurdly small column of text.

### 1/5 — Purchase

*2026-07-04, version 26.619.05*

I read the sample of a book I liked. I tried to purchase it, and there was no link anywhere to purchase it.

### 1/5 — Bubble Zoom is constantly broken

*2026-07-01, version 26.619.05*

This would be the greatest app ever for reading comics except that the bubble zoom feature breaks constantly.

### 3/5 — Markierung ist nicht möglich

*2026-06-07*

Seit einem Monat gibt’s es eine fehler kann man nicht mehr markieren oder den Satz in Farbe nehmen
Bitte um Hilfe 
Denn fehler zu beheben

### 2/5 — Skips back randomly

*2026-05-30, version 26.507.00*

It’s a real pain to do a book study with this app because if you pause it the app will randomly back up. Sometimes 1 sec, sometimes 5 sec, sometimes 60 sec and everything in between, sometimes it doesn’t back up at all. It’s a real hassle.

### 2/5 — Need update

*2026-05-29, version 26.507.00*

I am using an iPad. After updating to the recent iOS version, when I open the app in window mode, the text is pushed to one side, so I cannot see the full content properly. Please fix this issue.

### 1/5 — Buggy: No download on mobile network

*2026-05-21, version 26.424.01*

Why

## Frequently asked questions about Google Play Books & Audiobooks

### What is Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

It is a comprehensive app that allows you to access and enjoy millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga. You can read on your phone, tablet, or computer, and even download content to read offline. The app offers various features to enhance your reading and listening experience.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include offline access to your library, the ability to organize books with custom shelves, customizable audiobook playback speed and sleep timers, smart notes that sync with Google Drive, kid-friendly reading tools, immersive comic reading with Bubble Zoom, and hands-free audiobook control using voice commands.

### Is Google Play Books & Audiobooks free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. While the description mentions "free with in-app purchases," this typically refers to the ability to purchase ebooks and audiobooks within the app. The core functionality and library management are available without direct cost.

### What devices are compatible with Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

You can enjoy your books on your phone, tablet, and computer. The app also supports integration with CarPlay for in-car listening. Content can be downloaded for offline access on most compatible devices.

### How can I organize my books in the app?

The app allows you to personalize your digital library using custom shelves. You can categorize your books by genre, author, or any theme you find helpful, making it easier to manage and find your favorite titles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.731.01 — 2026-08-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.731.00 — 2026-08-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.717.01 — 2026-07-27

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.703.00 — 2026-07-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 26.619.05 — 2026-07-01

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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