AfroStory - Read African

Name: AfroStory - Read African
Rating: 4.4 (128 reviews)
Author: AfroStory Ltd

By: AfroStory Ltd

Books & Novels: Mostly- African and Black -Authored, for All Tastes & Ages.

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Features & Capabilities

AfroStory is Africa's premier free offline reading app, curated with a rich collection of African and Black-authored books spanning culture, history, and world classics. With over 147 carefully selected titles ranging from Albert Luthuli to Alan Paton and Dostoyevsky, it offers a unique mind-opening reading experience for all tastes and ages. The app features a user-friendly interface, read-aloud page turning, and is optimized for 99% of African phones, making literature accessible, fast, and secure.

Created by African software experts through in-depth user research, AfroStory preserves rare and often out-of-print Black and African literature, bringing over 60,000 downloads globally. Monthly free additions keep the library fresh. Endorsed by acclaimed child author Stacey Fru, AfroStory stands as a vital platform celebrating African heritage and storytelling—available for download with no subscriptions or fees.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

V4.0.5 Last updated: 2024-06-20

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Creation date:

2021-07-08

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Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk

Size:

28.02MB

Email:

jo*****@afrostory.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-02

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# 260,781 ▼ 330

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Developed by:

AfroStory Ltd

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.afrostory

Email:

jo*****@afrostory.org

Website:

https://www.afrostory.org/

User Reviews

Users like AfroStory’s African-focused catalogue, easy-to-use interface, many free books, and offline download feature. Repeated complaints are missing key titles/limited catalogue, installation or download failures in some regions/devices, and membership/payment bugs that block access. Several users also note occasional sluggishness and slow library updates.

Pros

Wide selection of African (and some world) literature — many users praise the app’s focus on African works.
Easy to use with a clean user interface and good navigation.
Many free titles and the ability to download books for offline reading.
Helpful features (download/library, read-aloud, accessibility) and generally smooth reading experience for most users.

Cons

Catalogue gaps — users repeatedly request more titles and note missing well-known African classics/authors.
Installation and download problems on some devices and in some regions (app won’t install or books won’t download).
Payment/membership issues — paywalled content, unclear charges, or membership payments not unlocking purchases for some users.
Occasional performance issues (sluggishness or problems with very large books) and slow addition of new titles.

Recent reviews

I Love This App... It's Amazing... I Don't Have Much Time To Read... ... This On The Go App Is Fantastic... Thank You Developers...

Bi*****, 2024-10-15

There are still more African books that I haven't seen here and would love them to be included because the App has potential and it's very easy to use.