Compare software

Apple Books vs Google Play Books: catalog facts
Apple Books	Google Play Books
Free The app is free; ebooks and audiobooks are bought individually with no subscription.	Free Free to use; ebooks and audiobooks are bought individually.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS, Web
Ebooks and audiobooks in a single app Reading position syncs through iCloud	Reads and plays books in a web browser as well as on mobile Ebooks, audiobooks, comics and textbooks in one library
Only available on Apple devices Store purchases are tied to Apple's ecosystem	Requires a Google account Purchases are tied to Google's store
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.