# Cantook by Aldiko

> Bring all your ebooks, audiobooks and comics to the same app

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.aldiko.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** De Marque
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 34,098,686
- **Rating:** 2.48 / 5 (209,501 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.12.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-05
- **First published:** 2025-10-31
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aldiko.android)
- **Website:** [http://www.aldiko.com](http://www.aldiko.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://confluence.demarque.com/confluence/cantook/general-conditions/cantook-privacy-policy](https://confluence.demarque.com/confluence/cantook/general-conditions/cantook-privacy-policy)

## Description

Cantook by Aldiko is the ultimate reading app designed for book lovers who want to bring all their ebooks, audiobooks, and comics into a single, convenient app. It supports iPhone, iPad, and macOS, providing seamless access to your digital library regardless of source.

Key features include built-in public library integration for easy browsing and borrowing, thousands of public domain books from the Cantook Bookstore, and the ability to import your own EPUB or PDF files. Power users can add custom catalogs, such as those managed with Calibre. The app offers extensive reading customization options, including multiple fonts, themes, dark mode, and organized bookshelves with categories and collections. Cantook embraces open standards like Readium Mobile for EPUB reading, OPDS for catalog browsing, and Readium LCP for digital rights management across EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks.

## Rankings

- #4,500 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.aldiko.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise Cantook by Aldiko for easy discovery, OPDS cross-platform syncing, Read Aloud, and multi-format support. Major recurring issues are migration-related data loss, inconsistent syncing across devices, navigation/highlighting glitches, and device-specific Read Aloud problems.

### Pros

- Easy discovery of books and catalogs.
- OPDS support and cross-platform syncing with compatible libraries.
- Read Aloud feature is available and appreciated.
- Supports multiple formats and is a strong multi-format reader.

### Cons

- Books disappear or are hard to locate after migration or updates; migration/export issues.
- Poor device-to-device syncing for libraries and manual uploads.
- Navigation and highlighting issues: difficult page turning and inconsistent highlighting.
- Read Aloud voice option may not work on some devices.

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