# Glose - Social ebook Reader

> The brand new GLOSE is here! Take your reading to the next-level

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.glose.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Readwise
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 213,230
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (3,750 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.106
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2015-05-27
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 31 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glose.android)
- **Website:** [https://glose.com](https://glose.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://glose.com/privacy](https://glose.com/privacy)

## Description

Glose is a next-generation social ebook reader designed to transform your reading experience. With access to over 1 million ebooks across genres, you can start reading any book for free and explore popular titles from renowned authors. The app lets you create a personalized bookshelf, organize your reads, and import your own ePubs seamlessly.

Beyond just reading, Glose fosters a vibrant community by enabling you to share highlights, notes, and annotations with friends or join global book clubs. Customize your reading settings, sync progress across devices, and enjoy offline reading anywhere. Whether for leisure or study, Glose's unique features make reading more engaging, collaborative, and motivating. Download now and join readers worldwide in elevating your book journey!

## Rankings

- #154,363 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_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.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users report a strong catalog and enjoyable reading when it functions, but the app is plagued by instability and performance problems: frequent crashes, failures to open or download purchased books, unreliable audiobook playback, missing features like communities, and non-persistent settings. Overall sentiment is mixed to negative, with content quality praised where applicable but reliability issues dominating feedback.

### Pros

- Broad catalog of titles, including popular and niche reads, available in the app.
- Free to use and easy to access for reading.
- Pleasant reading experience and enjoyment when the app functions correctly.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes, freezes, and overall instability that hamper usage.
- Inability to open owned purchases or download purchases; slow or failed downloads.
- Poor audiobook playback with skipping, speed resets, and lost playback position.
- Catalog gaps and search limitations; many desired books missing or not searchable.
- Settings (e.g., reading goals, speed) often do not save.

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