# Macmillan Learning eBook

> Use Macmillan Learning eBook for a comprehensive study experience.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.macmillan.ereader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.macmillan.ereader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.macmillan.ereader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Macmillan New Ventures
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 220,521
- **Rating:** 2.92 / 5 (542 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2017-07-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 192 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.macmillan.ereader)
- **Website:** [http://www.macmillanlearning.com](http://www.macmillanlearning.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://macmillanlearning.com/Catalog/other/privacy](http://macmillanlearning.com/Catalog/other/privacy)

## Description

Macmillan Learning eBook offers a comprehensive and flexible study experience tailored for Android devices. Access all your Macmillan textbooks conveniently anytime and anywhere, even offline. The app lets you customize your reading experience by adjusting fonts, colors, and creating personalized highlights and notes.

Key features include flashcard creation with text and images to accelerate learning, a Read Aloud function for auditory study on the go, and seamless syncing across devices to ensure you pick up exactly where you left off. Built with accessibility in mind, this app supports diverse learning needs, making it an essential tool for students seeking a digital-first and interactive approach to studying.

## Rankings

- #152,228 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `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.macmillan.ereader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise the app’s clean UI, easy navigation, and the ability to read on both phones and computers, making it helpful for studying. However, multiple users report repeated sign‑in issues and trouble accessing purchased books (often seeing the wrong title or missing items). Download features are limited or unreliable (10-page cap and broken download/attachment to Canvas). The interface can feel non‑intuitive, and reading features occasionally fail such as pages skipping, playback voices being limited, or reading mode distorting content. Overall, performance is mixed.

### Pros

- Good UI and easy-to-navigate layout
- Cross-device reading: works on phone and computer with easy access to books and materials
- Helpful for studying and completing college assignments
- Positive reading experience / impressive app
- Generally reliable performance

### Cons

- Frequent sign-in/login problems and inability to access purchased books (often shows the wrong book)
- Purchased books often missing or not visible / wrong titles in library
- Limited or unreliable download options (only 10 pages at a time; download/attachment to Canvas not working)
- Non-intuitive, messy interface and content management
- Reading issues (stops/skips pages, limited read-aloud voices, reading mode distorts diagrams)

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