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Sora

iPhone + Android

7.9No. 15 of 31
in Audiobook Apps
  • Recognised40% of the score65
  • Phone app26% of the score100
  • Documented20% of the score52
  • Free plan14% of the score30
Free plan
No
Runs on
Android, iPhone, Web
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Summary

Sora is ranked #15 of 31 in audiobook apps on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Android, iOS, Web.

Compared on audiobook apps

Free plan
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Offline listening
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Access model
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Mobile platforms
ios and androidsoraapp.com

Facts

Purpose
Sora is a free student reading app for borrowing and reading digital books and other content from a school.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Content
Depending on the school collection, Sora offers ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and comics.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Getting started
Users find their school or enter its setup code, then sign in with student credentials.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Reading tools
The app supports holds, samples, lists, notes, highlights, reading statistics, goals, and achievements.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Offline reading
Books can automatically download over Wi-Fi for offline use; mobile users can stream books until they are on Wi-Fi.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Public library access
Users can add a library and borrow with a library card or, in some cases, a student ID; account type may limit which books they can see.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Kindle
Most borrowed ebooks can be sent to Kindle, but this option is available only for schools in the U.S.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Accessibility
Teachers can use dyslexic font, adjustable text, accessibility and vocabulary support to support students.discoversora.com · 5 Oct 2026
Reading levels
Sora can show interest level, ATOS level, Lexile score, and text difficulty, though schools and titles may not include every level.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Platform requirements
The app is available for iOS 10+, Android 7.1+, and Chromebooks with Google Play; Sora also works in a web browser.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support
Sora Help provides getting-started, usage, and troubleshooting resources.help.soraapp.com · 5 Oct 2026
School service terms
The Sora Access Agreement incorporates OverDrive’s general Privacy Policy and Privacy Policy for Children.company.overdrive.com · 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
Sora is designed for students and educators, with teachers able to assign books to classes or individual readers.discoversora.com · 5 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1986soraapp.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio, United Statessoraapp.com · 28 Sept 2026

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