# African Books

> This app is the eReader companion for books purchased through AfricanBooks.com

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.africanbooksreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.africanbooksreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.africanbooksreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AfricanBooks.com
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 67,358
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (100 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2022-09-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.africanbooksreader)
- **Website:** [https://africanbooks.com](https://africanbooks.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://africanbooks.com/privacypolicy](https://africanbooks.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

African Books is a dedicated eReader companion app for books purchased through AfricanBooks.com, an ebook platform that celebrates African voices globally. The store features a diverse collection of eBooks and audiobooks authored by people of African descent, heritage, and connection. Explore a variety of genres, age groups, languages, and regions, all curated to offer authentic African perspectives.

Whether you seek stories from across Africa or by African authors worldwide, African Books provides seamless access and reading experience for all your purchased titles, ensuring you stay connected to the richness of African literature wherever you go.

## Rankings

- #263,863 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.africanbooksreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app offers African books that are otherwise tough to find and supports African authors. However, many complain about poor search functionality, mandatory and intrusive sign-ins, frequent app malfunctions after logging in, and a limited book selection which excludes many desired titles. Additionally, users dislike the purchasing requirement to read books, wishing instead for borrowing options.

### Pros

- Provides access to African books that are hard to find in bookstores.
- Highlights African authors and stories, supporting local narratives.
- Includes some comprehensive and understandable African studies content.

### Cons

- Difficulties with searching and finding desired books effectively.
- Mandatory sign-in with phone number and email, causing user frustration.
- App often doesn't work properly after sign-in, including login issues.
- Limited selection of books; lacks popular or specific African titles users want.
- Requires purchasing books before reading; no borrowing or free reading options.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.africanbooksreader)