Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Android

Google LLC

(3,166,784 total reviews)
Books & Reference

Negative Reviews

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What users complain about in Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Users frequently complain about issues with book covers not displaying, difficulties in deleting or managing books in their library, and problems with downloading or accessing purchased books. Other common complaints include the app requiring an internet connection even for downloaded books and poor functionality with PDF uploads.

  • Book covers not displayingHigh
  • Cannot delete or manage booksHigh
  • Download or access issuesMedium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do users complain about most in Google Play Books & Audiobooks?

Negative reviews on Google Play Books & Audiobooks cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in Google Play Store are reporting.

How is Google Play Books & Audiobooks rated on Google Play Store?

Google Play Books & Audiobooks has an average rating of 4.7 stars from 3,166,784 ratings on Google Play Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does Google Play Books & Audiobooks have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Google Play Books & Audiobooks, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is Google Play Books & Audiobooks worth installing in 2026?

Google Play Books & Audiobooks is highly-rated overall with 4.7 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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