Google Play Books & Audiobooks
All the books you love. On the page or out loud. Anywhere you are.
by Google LLC
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
3.2M reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
3.2M reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
High competitionDownloads or revenue clear the 500K mark — breaking in here means outspending an incumbent.
Tracked since
First seen December 2010 · 369 releases since
Google Play Books & Audiobooks is an Android app (Free) by Google LLC in the books & reference category, holding #9 in the free books & reference charts. It draws an estimated 1M downloads a month and holds a 4.7-star rating.
- Ships new versions about one a week.
- Latest version is 2026.8.7.1 (380921), released September 1, 2026.
- 82% of ratings are five-star.
- Strongest in IN, BR, US.
- Requires Android Varies with device+.
- Rated Teen.
App details
- Version
- Varies with device
- Release status
- Regional release
- Age rating
- Teen
- Requires
- Android Varies with device+
- Price
- Free
- First seen
- December 2010
- Top markets
- IN, BR, US
- Publisher country
- US
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
369 versions tracked
- Version 2026.8.7.1 (380921)Latest
- Version 2026.7.24.0 (378491)
- Version Varies with device
- Version 2026.6.26.2 (372441)
- Version 2026.6.12.1 (369461)
- Version 2026.6.12.1 (369461)
- Version 2026.5.29.2 (367111)
- Version 2026.5.29.2 (367111)
- Version 2026.5.15.3 (364136)
- Version 2026.5.1.3 (361701)
- Version 2026.5.1.3 (361701)
- Version 2026.4.17.2 (359046)
Ships about one a week.
What users say
- 2.0
great for novels, but comics only work half the time. ill be reading then i get a popup saying something went wrong. gives me the option to get help or close app. the get help section it offers is also useless as its just a genaric table of contents for "typical issues" and none of it has anything to do with my problem. i would love to give you guys more money for working comics...
Reviewed on version 2026.7.10.2 (375521)
- 4.0
EDIT 8/10/26: It appears that the issue of not being able to download/read books resolved itself after a day or two of waiting after purchase. Hopefully that was just a fluke of lag and that it won't happen again as badly as it did this time. (Original Review: Unable to download and read books despite going through all of the troubleshooting protocols. :/ )
Reviewed on version 2026.7.10.2 (375521)
- 1.0
Buggy on android. Every time I open a book, not necessarily even closing play books but switching to a different app, it's on the wrong page. Have to remember to bookmark it before doing anything else, even the bookmarks often go to the wrong page when selecting the bookmark link to get back to the current page. My entire library doesn't show up in the Library and I'm having to re-search on the books being currently read if the app is closed and opened. How are they not getting the basics right?
Reviewed on version 2026.7.10.2 (375521)
About Google Play Books & Audiobooks
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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 Android Auto. Plus, you can download books to read offline.
• Earn Google Play Points: Get rewarded with Play Points when you purchase books. Note: Play Points availability, award levels, and multiplier rates differ by country. Play Points isn’t available in all countries.
• Organize with shelves: Personalize your digital library with custom shelves to categorize your books by genre, author, or any theme you’d like.
• Smart notes: Jot down notes that sync with your Google Drive and can be shared for easy collaboration.
• No subscription needed: Buy only the books you want, when you want them.
• Kid–friendly reading tools: Let kids explore word definitions and listen to books aloud. Note: Reading practice tools are available in English only.
• Immersive comics: Experience Bubble Zoom for a specialized comic and manga reading experience.
• Preview before you buy: Check out samples to make sure it’s the perfect book for you.
• Hands–free reading: Control your audiobook with your voice using Google Assistant.
• 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.
Google Play Books & Audiobooks Android app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.7-star rating based on 3.2M user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the books & reference market.
Google Play Books & Audiobooks Android app ranks #9 in the free books & reference charts. The app's performance metrics suggest strong market presence with established user base.
You can download Google Play Books & Audiobooks Android app from the Google Play Store for Android devices, requiring Android Varies with device or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.
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