Skoobe
What Skoobe is
Skoobe is a subscription digital library for eBooks and audiobooks on Android, iOS, and the web. Its catalog includes more than 600,000 books and tens of thousands of audiobooks from over 5,000 publishers, covering fiction, nonfiction, guides, children’s and young adult titles. Specialist books are included with Standard and Kombi, while audiobooks require Kombi. Readers can browse categories, search, save titles, follow authors, build lists, and receive recommendations based on reading preferences. Standard and Kombi support offline access for up to 30 days; Basic has no offline access. Basic syncs two devices, while Standard and Kombi sync three. Monthly prices are €12.99, €14.99, and €19.99 for Basic, Standard, and Kombi, with annual plans also available and a 30-day trial. Supported hardware includes Apple, Android, Kindle Fire, tolino, and open Android-based eReaders.
Who it suits
Skoobe suits readers wanting a fixed-price digital library across mobile, web, and supported eReaders. Choose Kombi for audiobooks, or Standard and Kombi for specialist books and offline access.
What it does well
- More than 600,000 books listed
- Tens of thousands of audiobooks
- Search, lists, follows, and recommendations
- Offline access up to 30 days
- Works on Android, iOS, and web
What to know first
- No free plan
- Audiobooks require Kombi
- Basic has no offline access
- Family sharing is not available
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic monthly | Monthly; cancel monthly · eBooks · 2 synced devices · no offline access | €1,299 a month |
| Basic annual | Annually · eBooks · 2 synced devices · annual subscription | €14,388 a year |
| Standard monthly | Monthly; cancel monthly · eBooks and 40,000+ specialist books · 3 synced devices · offline for up to 30 days · up to 10 simultaneous downloads | €1,499 a month |
| Standard annual | Annually · eBooks and 40,000+ specialist books · 3 synced devices · offline access · annual subscription | €15,588 a year |
| Kombi monthly | Monthly; cancel monthly · eBooks, audiobooks, and 40,000+ specialist books · 3 synced devices · offline for up to 30 days · up to 10 simultaneous downloads | €1,999 a month |
| Kombi annual | Annually · eBooks, audiobooks, and 40,000+ specialist books · 3 synced devices · offline access · annual subscription | €21,588 a year |
As skoobe.de lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Skoobe offers broad eBook access with optional audiobooks and specialist titles by membership tier. Device syncing, offline rules, and catalog access differ noticeably between plans.
Facts from Skoobe's own pages
- Audience
- Skoobe describes its service as a digital library for people who want unlimited reading and listening for a monthly fixed price. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Cancellation
- Membership can be cancelled up to two days before the end of the contract period. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Catalog
- The company says its library includes more than 600,000 books and tens of thousands of audiobooks from over 5,000 publishers. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Compatible devices
- Skoobe lists iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android phones and tablets, Kindle Fire tablets, tolino readers from Shine 2 onward, and open Android-based eReaders as supported devices. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Device sync
- Basic supports syncing two devices, while Standard and Kombi support syncing three devices. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Discovery
- The app supports author follows, personal lists, and recommendations based on reading preferences. · read.skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Genres
- Its catalog includes fiction, nonfiction, guides, and children’s and young adult books; Standard and Kombi also include specialist books. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- München, Germany · skoobe.de, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Skoobe comes pre-integrated on tolino eReaders from Thalia and Orell Füssli, where eBooks can be borrowed and read directly. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Limits
- Audiobooks are available only with Kombi, while specialist books are available with Standard or Kombi; simultaneous borrowing and downloading limits vary by membership. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Offline access
- The homepage says borrowed titles remain available offline for up to 30 days. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Payments
- The company lists credit card, PayPal, and SEPA direct debit as payment methods. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Skoobe says it does not sell personal data and secures its systems against unauthorized access using current technology. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Reader features
- The site says users can search and browse categories, save titles, and create lists in a personal digital library. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Service
- Skoobe is a subscription service for reading eBooks and listening to audiobooks from a digital library. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company lists [email protected] as its support contact. · skoobe.de, 8 Oct 2026
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