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

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