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Ranked in Audiobook Apps ·Free trial· paid from $7.99/mo
About
Kobo Books is ranked #10 of 32 in audiobook apps on Inferse. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $7.99/mo.
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 Inferse
- Best Audiobook Apps in 2026#10 of 32
- Best Ebook Reader Software in 2026#11 of 27
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