AfroRead - Ethiopian Books

Name: AfroRead - Ethiopian Books
Rating: 4.866667 (148 reviews)
Author: Gizuf Digital Service

By: Gizuf Digital Service App

Discover Ethiopian books, eBooks and audiobooks in Amharic, Oromo and Tigrinya.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

43,600 ▲ 444

Data as of 2026-08-24

Rating:

4.87

(148)

Version:

2.7.4

Last updated: 2026-04-26

Ranking

#314,995 ▲ 503

Overall

Features & Capabilities

AfroRead is a digital publishing platform and mobile reading app that brings Ethiopian literature to readers worldwide. It provides easy access to Ethiopian books, eBooks and audiobooks in Amharic, Oromo and Tigrinya, and offers authors a simple way to publish their work digitally to reach a global audience.

The library features classic and contemporary works across novels, poetry, educational texts and cultural stories, available as eBooks and audiobooks. With a modern reader, adjustable fonts and themes, bookmarks, offline downloads, and streaming audio, AfroRead lets you read or listen anywhere while building your personal Ethiopian library.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Books Education Content

By:

Gizuf Digital Service

Downloads:

43,600 444

Rating:

4.87

(148)

Version:

2.7.4 Last updated: 2026-04-26

Version code:

154

Creation date:

2021-05-11

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk

Size:

42.49MB

Email:

de*****@gizuf.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 314,995 ▲ 503

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Developed by:

Gizuf Digital Service

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gizuf.afroread

Email:

de*****@gizuf.com

Website:

https://afroreadapp.com/

User Reviews

AfroRead is praised for its diverse collection of Ethiopian ebooks and audiobooks, user-friendly interface, and support for readers and writers. Users appreciate its convenience for reading anytime, anywhere, and the opportunities it provides for young authors. However, the app faces recurring problems such as payment and purchasing difficulties, slow or malfunctioning book readers, account activation and login issues, and failure to deliver purchased content. Resolving these concerns could substantially improve user satisfaction and trust in the platform.

Pros

Provides access to a variety of ebooks and audiobooks, particularly for Ethiopian literature.
Easy to use and navigate with a user-friendly interface.
Allows both readers and writers, including young writers, to access and publish content.
Available for reading anytime and anywhere, offering convenience for users.
Potentially helps families save time in finding books, serving diverse age groups.

Cons

Some users report issues with purchasing books, including payment problems and incomplete downloads.
App reader functionality is slow or unresponsive, causing difficulty in reading purchased books.
Account activation and login problems, including email activation and verification issues.
Payment and purchase failures with Telebirr and CBE Visa cards, causing transaction errors.
Complaints about paid books not being delivered or functional, causing user dissatisfaction and claims of scam.

Recent reviews

Please do not dowload the app. It is waste of money. They promise to download the book after the purchase but they send you nothing. They only show you progress of your download. I even does not know how they apprear on telebirr.