# AfroRead - Ethiopian Books

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

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gizuf.afroread`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gizuf Digital Service
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 44,731
- **Rating:** 4.87 / 5 (149 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-26
- **First published:** 2021-05-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gizuf.afroread)
- **Website:** [https://afroreadapp.com/](https://afroreadapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://afroreadapp.com/privacy](https://afroreadapp.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #314,605 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.gizuf.afroread.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

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.

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