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Sora, by OverDrive Education

Sora, by OverDrive Education

ebooks & audiobooks for school

610 ratings
407 reviews
📚 Education
📚 Books
Free

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Released
May 8, 2018
Updated
October 1, 2026

Developer

OverDrive, Inc.
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Access and borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school's digital library. Enjoy a built-in reader and player, track your reading progress, and export notes. Discover assigned titles and personal favorites with ease.

✓Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
✓Built-in eBook reader
✓Audiobook player
✓Track reading time and books read
✓Create and export notes/highlights
✓Define words and review vocabulary
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What users say about Sora, by OverDrive Education

Reviews of Sora, by OverDrive Education are mixed: the Education app is rated 3.8/5 from 610 App Store ratings. What users like most: many options, free books. Top complaints: glitches and crashes, long wait times for popular books. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Many options
  • 👍Free books
  • 🎧Good for audiobooks
  • 💡Tracks reading progress

Negative things

  • 🐛Glitches and crashes
  • ⏱️Long wait times for popular books
  • 📚Limited book selection
  • 🔍Difficult to find specific books
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What's New in Sora, by OverDrive Education

9.2.6

October 1, 2026

General stability improvements and bug fixes.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Amazing app!!!

So kid friendly and great for school
PPPink coco poodle

Not so good

Its not a super good app because it doesnt have many books and it doesnt have funny books other than that its a good app i insist on getting it
RRfhhrufnrijfu

Really good app

This app is very good. Whenever I want to read a book or listen to a audiobook I go to Sora.
PPa-Trick-Shots

Oh yeah, it’s in my Chromebook

It’s really perfect for Chromebook which we could borrow and also read, but you can only borrow four but that’s fine. It’s really good for reading or small group or something I have school
Ssaad~

ADD LOTTIE BROOKS!

I NEED LOTTIE BROOKS AN ODD1SOUT! I have a suggestion. Maybe you could add a way to join without a school
P🩷Pinkie pie 🩷
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Pages freeze or don't load properly

Bug

Reading progress not tracked accurately

Bug

Inability to renew books

Bug

Accounts randomly logged out

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

More manga and graphic novels

Feature

Ability to join more reading challenges

Feature

Increase loan/hold limits

Feature

Better notification system for available holds

Feature

FAQ

What is Sora by OverDrive Education?

Sora is an application that allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks directly from your school's digital library. It provides a simple setup process where you find your school and sign in to access assigned titles and other books.

What are the key features of Sora?

Sora includes a built-in eBook reader and an audiobook player, easy access to assigned reading materials, and tools to track your reading progress. You can also create and export notes and highlights, define words, and earn reading achievements.

Is Sora free to use?

Yes, Sora is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is provided as a free service for educational institutions and their students.

What devices is Sora compatible with?

The description implies that books can be downloaded or streamed to 'your device,' suggesting compatibility with a range of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets that can run the Sora application.

How can I use Sora for my school assignments?

Once you have set up Sora by finding your school and signing in, you can easily access assigned titles directly within the app. You can then read or listen to them, and utilize features like note-taking and highlighting to assist with your studies.