Kobo Books & Audiobooks

iOS

Rakuten Kobo Inc.

4.0

(11,437 total reviews)

Book

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What users complain about in Kobo Books & Audiobooks

Users frequently report technical issues such as app crashes, inability to download purchased books, and login problems. Many complain about poor customer support and difficulties with navigation or font settings. Some also mention frustrations with the inability to purchase books directly through the app and issues with syncing across devices.

App crashes or white screenHigh
Cannot download purchased booksHigh
Login or connection issuesMedium

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What do users complain about most in Kobo Books & Audiobooks?

Negative reviews on Kobo 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 App Store are reporting.

How is Kobo Books & Audiobooks rated on App Store?

Kobo Books & Audiobooks has an average rating of 4.2 stars from 11,437 ratings on App 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 Kobo Books & Audiobooks have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For Kobo 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 Kobo Books & Audiobooks worth installing in 2026?

Kobo Books & Audiobooks is well-rated overall with 4.2 stars. Read the negative reviews above before installing to see if the recurring complaints affect your specific use case (platform, country, payment method).

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