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Masobe Books App Review 2026: Pricing, eReader, Interface and Library

The new Masobe Books app caters to the needs of both walk-in and ebook-loving readers, providing much-needed accessibility while bringing Masobe’s huge lineup to the fore.

Written by Akinwale
Published on March 24, 2026
Masobe Books App

The new Masobe Books app caters to the needs of both walk-in and ebook-loving readers, providing much-needed accessibility while bringing Masobe’s huge lineup to the fore.

Access

The Masobe Books app grants users one-time free access to any book in the library. After the session ends, you have to subscribe to get full access.

While the new Masobe app primarily caters to the ebook market, it also brings over a core functionality from its website: the ability to order paperbacks.

From any book preview page, you can add books to a cart, update your delivery details, and check out using a valid payment method.

Useability

Available on both the App Store and Google Play Store, the new Masobe app lets readers sign in as a subscribed user or a guest.

As a guest, only the Explore page is visible, where users can sort through the Masobe library across several categories. However, further access is limited unless you sign up and log in.

The library boasts several categories and selections, including:

  1. Trending Reads
  2. Masobe Authors,
  3. Bestsellers
  4. Coming Soon
  5. Just Released

From the main page, you can see Masobe picks in thriller, picture books, romance, historical fiction, literary fiction, poetry, young adult, and more.

Profile

In the user profile settings, you can set reading preferences by selecting your favorite genres and authors.

Readers who use the paperback order option can also manage their physical addresses in the settings. Here, you can view subscription plans, change your password, or even delete your Masobe Books account.

A feature that will delight lovers of usable app designs is the platform’s support for both light and dark modes. It should be noted that the reading interface has settings that override the default theme from the settings.

Library

As you’d expect from Nigeria’s literary publishing mammoth, the Masobe app library boasts a vast collection of books across different genres. Thanks to its policy of purchasing rights to published established books, Masobe complements its original author base to include international award winners like Akwaeke Emezi, Oyin Olugbile, Rogba Payne, and Chigozie Obioma.

The repertoire is impressive. However, there are no non-Masobe books in the library.

Reading interface

The reading interface is intuitive and comes with options to save for offline reading, search for terms, bookmark pages, and add annotations.

You can view the table of contents, change font size, and choose from six background modes, including white and black, for versatile reading.

The app doesn’t allow the taking of screenshots, a necessary feature to deter book piracy.

Book previews

Book previews in the Masobe app are simple, functional layouts that present all key attributes of the book for quick digest, helping readers make more informed reading decisions. As you’d expect, it’s a great source of literary information for geeks and bibliophiles.

  • Synopsis: The display features a synopsis panel where readers can see the main gist of the read upfront. Readers who can’t abide spoilers would do well to avert their eyes while navigating this side of the app.
  • Author bio: Another useful bit of information, the author bio is a handy resource for interesting trivia about authors, including their professional and personal profiles.
  • Praise: Blurbs are included in the form of review snippets from recognizable literary critic outlets.
  • Ratings & Reviews: Completing a simple form lets readers capture their thoughts and feelings about each book. The new Masobe rating system has the potential to become a market standard as the platform scales.
  • Book details: Various book metadata is available to view, including the genre, number of pages, publication year, and ISBN.

Subscription

The Masobe mobile app is available to iOS and Android users at three subscription tiers:

1. Reader tier

  • Price: ₦1,999 per month
  • Library: 2 books
  • Device: 2
  • Offline reading: Yes

The reader tier is priced to support the needs of everyday readers and lovers of African Literature without spending huge sums for physical copies. With access to two books each month, readers can read online and offline on the Masobe app across up to two devices.

However, this plan doesn’t come with a paperback discount.

2. Bookworm tier

  • Price: ₦3,999 per month
  • Library: 5 books
  • Device: 2
  • Offline reading: Yes

The bookworm tier grants access to five books on two devices for double the price of the reader tier. All the features of the latter are included, along with an upgrade to five books.

As with the reading tier, this package doesn’t offer paperback discounts.

3. Scholar tier

  • Price: ₦5,999 per month
  • Library: Unlimited books
  • Device: 2
  • Offline reading: Yes

In its premium plan, Masobe provides all of its offerings to readers, with offline reading. There’s no upgrade to the number of devices on each account, as the app limits access to just two devices.

Users are limited to managing up to 15 books in their library simultaneously and can remove and replace completed reads when they reach the limit.

Verdict

With three tiers for readers, Masobe pegs the minimum that a Nigerian reader should reasonably be able to afford as ₦2,000. However, the reality is that this figure puts the app out of the reach of many young, struggling Nigerians.

The library, large as it is, comprises only Masobe titles. With the inclusion of more titles, such as classics with expired rights, the app could grow to appeal to a wider range of audiences.

However, the Masobe-first approach means that the Nigerian publisher is now poised to dominate where its competitors had previously struggled.

FAQs

Is the Masobe app free to download?

Yes. Users can get the app for free on the App Store and Google Play Store. You will need to be logged in to access the app’s full features.

Can you download ebooks on the Masobe Books mobile app?

Readers who have subscribed to one of the available plans can save ebooks for offline reading on the Masobe Books app.

Does the app show non-Masobe books?

All the titles currently available in the Masobe app are published by Masobe. The app does not feature books from other publishers.

Can you buy books on the Masobe app?

Readers can order physical copies of Masobe books directly from the app. The vast ebook library is also available in the app for readers of ebooks across three subscription tiers.

Written by Akinwale

The Tyrant Overlord. Fantasy buff and avid football fan.

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