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Audible vs Rakuten Kobo App: catalog facts
Audible	Rakuten Kobo App
Paid Subscription from $8.99 a month after a free 30-day trial, with occasional promotional…	Free The app is free; ebooks and audiobooks are bought separately.
Android, iOS, Web	Android
Large catalog of audiobooks and exclusive Originals Offline listening in the app	Large catalogue of ebooks and audiobooks Works alongside Kobo eReaders
Requires a subscription and an Amazon account Purchased titles stay tied to Amazon's apps	Tied to the Kobo store Site uses tracking for advertising and analytics
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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