Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
Kobo Books
- 1Runs onAndroid, iOS, Web
- 2Costsfree trial · paid from $7.99/mo
- 3Offline listeningYes
- 4Access modelmixed
- 5Mobile platformsios and android
- 6Included catalog150,000 titles
- 7Family sharingNo
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: kobo.com
Overview
Kobo Books is ranked #6 of 32 in audiobook apps on Specifiction. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $7.99/mo.
Kobo Books plans and pricing
All plansKobo Plus Listen $7.99/mo $7.99 a month after the 14-day free trial, plus applicable taxes Audiobooks included in Kobo Plus; not every Kobo audiobook is included; cancel anytime kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
Kobo Plus Read & Listen $9.99/mo $9.99 a month after the 14-day free trial, plus applicable taxes eBooks and audiobooks included in Kobo Plus; not every title is included; cancel anytime kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on audiobook apps
Facts
- Service
- Kobo sells audiobooks and provides a digital platform for customers to listen to them.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Listening devices
- Audiobooks can be listened to in the Kobo Books app for iOS or Android and on select Kobo eReaders with Bluetooth.help.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Playback controls
- The Kobo app lets listeners pause, fast-forward, rewind, and resume audiobook playback.help.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Bluetooth
- Listeners can use Bluetooth headphones or speakers with the Kobo app, and select Kobo eReaders support audiobook playback over Bluetooth.help.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Desktop limitation
- Audiobooks cannot be played in the Kobo Desktop app or on a laptop or desktop computer.help.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- iOS purchasing
- The Kobo Books app for iOS does not support in-app purchases, so audiobooks must be purchased through Kobo.com.help.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Subscription limits
- Only eligible audiobooks can be redeemed with an audiobook subscription credit; the credit offer does not cover every title.help.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Kobo Plus catalogue
- Not every Kobo audiobook is available through a Kobo Plus subscription.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Offline Kobo Plus limit
- Kobo Plus users can open up to 15 books offline over a 30-day period in an eReader or the Kobo app before reconnecting and syncing.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Kobo says it collects personal information when people use an account, interact with its services, order content, access content, or contact customer care.authorize.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Kobo says customers can get Kobo Plus help and troubleshooting through its Help Center.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Company
- Rakuten Kobo Inc. is based in Toronto, Canada, and its company page says it was founded in December 2009.tw.kobo.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2009kobo.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canadakobo.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Audiobook Apps in 2026#6 of 32
- Best Ebook Reader Software in 2026#7 of 27
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Sources
- kobo.com/audiobooks· checked 30 Sept 2026
- help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017958774-How-do-I· checked 30 Sept 2026
- help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018108993-Listen-t· checked 30 Sept 2026
- help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018108653-Audioboo· checked 30 Sept 2026
- help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500009801322-Subscri· checked 30 Sept 2026
- kobo.com/us/en/plus· checked 30 Sept 2026
- authorize.kobo.com/terms/privacypolicy· checked 30 Sept 2026
- tw.kobo.com/aboutus· checked 30 Sept 2026