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Sora, by OverDrive Education

Sora, by OverDrive Education

ebooks & audiobooks for school

626 ratings
410 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 626 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

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ADD LOTTIE BROOKS!

I NEED LOTTIE BROOKS AN ODD1SOUT! I have a suggestion. Maybe you could add a way to join without a school
LOTTIE BROOKS AND ODD1SOUT ARE MY FAV BOOKS I WILL CRASH OUT IF YOU DONT ADD IT I WILL DO FIVE STARS IF YOU ADD IT
thanks: amber da therian fox :)
AFAmber da therian fox

Mostly Relyable

You can sometimes trust it to not have problems, but when you need it most, that is when the software won’t open on one device. Overall it is good software, because you don’t need premium features to download books.
LFLiam Fynn

Love buuut

It’s great, but it’s been crashing every single time I try to open. I have to go to the website and have that open the app.
BBC

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
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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.