tolino: eBooks & Audiobooks Without Boundaries

The ultimate library for the independent reader. Connect your favorite bookstores, sync over 4 million titles in one place, and enjoy a premium reading and listening experience tailored to you.

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Publisher

Next Performance Germany GmbH

Your Library, Your Way

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Tolino app home screen showing ebooks and audiobooks from bookstore partners Thalia Weltbild and Hugendubel

A smiling woman holding a smartphone with the tolino app interface next to German bookstore logos

Tolino app interface showing a curated library of ebooks and audiobooks on a smartphone.

Tolino app audiobook player interface showing playback controls for the book Less by Andrew Sean Greer

Smartphone screen displaying the tolino app's Discover section with eBook and audiobook recommendations.

Tolino app screen showing text highlighting and note taking features on an eBook

Tolino app reading settings menu on a smartphone showing options to adjust font size background color and margins

Interface of the tolino app showing advanced reading settings for font and spacing personalization

The Freedom to Read Your Way

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Unify Your Digital Bookshelf

Link accounts from various bookstores to manage all your titles in one place. Say goodbye to app fatigue and keep your library organized in a single view.

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Your Library, Everywhere

Seamlessly sync your reading progress, notes, and bookmarks across your iPhone, iPad, and e-reader using the secure tolino cloud for a continuous experience.

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Listen on the Go

Enjoy a premium audiobook player with adjustable speeds and a built-in sleep timer, perfect for your daily commute or winding down at the end of the day.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 1M+ people who love this app.

"As a German expat living in the US, this app is my digital bridge to home. I love that I can buy the latest Sebastian Fitzek thriller from Thalia and have it instantly sync to my iPhone and iPad. The Library Link feature is a lifesaver for keeping all my European purchases in one organized place."

Sabine M.

"I finally found an e-reading app that doesn't lock me into a single ecosystem. Being able to choose my own bookstore while enjoying a premium interface is exactly what I was looking for. The audiobook player is top-notch, and the sleep timer has become a essential part of my nightly routine."

David L.

Review Analysis

Insights from user reviews.

Sentiment Score

19%

Negative

Summary

The Tolino app receives predominantly negative feedback from users, mainly concerning its severe stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezing, and unresponsiveness, with some users noting problems specifically after recent updates or on iOS 26. A major point of criticism is the subpar audiobook functionality, characterized by slow downloads, playback problems, and a lack of essential features like bookmarks. Furthermore, users highlight deficiencies in core reading features such as unreliable page turning, lack of adjustable font sizes, and inconsistent login/synchronization across devices. Despite these significant drawbacks, some users express appreciation for the variety of available books.

Common Themes

App Stability(26)

Reading Features(15)

Audiobook Features(8)

Performance & UI Design(6)

Offline Access(4)

Book Selection & Content(4)

File Compatibility(2)

About the app

Everything you need to know about tolino - eBooks & audiobooks.

Description

Over 4 million eBooks and audiobooks are waiting for you! Turn your iPhone or iPad into an eBook reader or audiobook app with the tolino app! Discover an almost endless selection in the shop of Thalia, Weltbild, Hugendubel, eBook.de, buecher.de, Osiander, Orell Füssli or at the tolino partner bookshops of meineBUCHhandlung. You decide which tolino bookstore you want to buy your eBooks and audiobooks from. The purchased titles automatically appear in the tolino app. Your mobile library always and everywhere with you. Read EPUB and PDF books and listen to audiobooks easily and flexibly on the go? The tolino app offers you unlimited reading and listening pleasure for your iPhone and iPad at any time. Simply download the free tolino app, download eBook and audiobook and your digital library is available to you at any time, even offline, for reading and listening. Read eBooks with the tolino app - the functions at a glance: - Read EPUB and PDF eBooks mobile on iPhone or iPad. - Conveniently adjust font size, font type, portrait or landscape format and much more in the app - Flexibly save eBooks in the tolino cloud, download them at any time and read them offline - Conveniently synchronise reading progress, notes and markers thanks to tolino cloud - Organise and synchronise eBooks in collections, e.g. with a tolino eBook reader - Discover exciting eBook recommendations - Quickly create markers in the eBook and record personal notes and quotes in the text - Search eBooks for any words and text passages using the practical search function - Change the background colour of the eBook while reading, e.g. to night mode or sepia display Adobe copy protection is no longer supported, as it has increasingly led to errors and the tolino booksellers avoid hard copy protection procedures if the publishers allow it. tolino eBooks can be (re)downloaded from the cloud in the app to read them. For titles from other sources, please use Adobe Digital Editions or the Onleihe app. Literature to listen to - your personal storyteller: Sit back and relax thanks to fantastic audiobooks, captivating audio plays and powerful-voiced readings. On the way to work, while travelling, ironing, in the bathtub or just to fall asleep, the tolino app breathes life into books and seduces you word by word into strange worlds. By the way, the tolino audiobook app is also an excellent sleep aid... just set the sleep timer and let it slowly whisper you to sleep ;) Listen to audiobooks with the tolino app - the functions at a glance: - Convenient audio book app with sleep timer function - Individually adjustable playback speed for audiobooks - Save audiobooks flexibly in the tolino cloud, download them at any time and listen to audiobooks offline - Sort audiobooks into clear collections and synchronise the collections e.g. with the tolino webreader or other devices - Discover exciting audio book recommendations Unique - tolino: Different booksellers, one library! Enjoy complete freedom of choice when buying new eBooks & audiobooks thanks to the tolino library link. Conveniently link the eBook libraries of different tolino booksellers with each other and have all books & audiobooks displayed in a common library view. All titles from your tolino shops in one app - this saves space and ensures a perfect overview on your bookshelf. Free eBook reading samples (EPUB, PDF) and free audiobook audio samples of current bestsellers and new releases e.g. by Charlotte Link, Marc-Uwe Kling, Sebastian Fitzek, Petra Hülsmann and many more bestselling authors are available in the online shop of your bookseller. Read books for free or listen to audio books for free before you decide to buy!

Latest Version

5.19.0

Size

54.6 MB

First Released

Jan 29, 2015

Your Personal Library, Anywhere in the World

Join over 1 million readers and connect your favorite bookstores into one seamless experience. Access 4 million+ eBooks and audiobooks with the freedom to read and listen on your terms. Download the tolino app for free today.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about tolino - eBooks & audiobooks

What is the tolino app?

The tolino app transforms iPhones and iPads into eBook readers and audiobook players. It provides access to over 4 million eBooks and audiobooks from numerous tolino partner booksellers.

Is the tolino app free to download?

Yes, the tolino app is free to download for iPhone and iPad. Users can also access free eBook reading samples and audiobook audio samples within the application.

Does the tolino app support EPUB and PDF formats?

Yes, the tolino app supports reading EPUB and PDF eBooks. Users can read these formats mobile on their iPhone or iPad with adjustable settings.

Which bookstores can I access through the tolino app?

The tolino app allows access to eBooks and audiobooks from Thalia, Hugendubel, eBook.de, buecher.de, Osiander, Orell Füssli, and meineBUCHhandlung, integrating them into one library.

Does tolino support Adobe copy protection for eBooks?

No, the tolino app no longer supports Adobe copy protection. For titles utilizing this protection from other sources, users must use Adobe Digital Editions or the Onleihe app.

Can I listen to audiobooks offline with the tolino app?

Yes, the tolino app enables offline listening. Users can save audiobooks flexibly in the tolino cloud and download them to their device for access without an internet connection.

How can I customize reading settings in the tolino app?

The tolino app allows users to adjust font size, font type, background color (including night mode and sepia), margins, and line spacing for a personalized reading experience.

Is there a sleep timer feature for audiobooks in tolino?

Yes, the tolino app includes a convenient sleep timer function for audiobooks. Users set the desired duration, and the app automatically stops playback after that time.

Does tolino synchronize reading progress across multiple devices?

Yes, the tolino app synchronizes reading progress, notes, and markers across devices via the tolino cloud. It also synchronizes audiobook collections for consistent access.

Are free samples available in the tolino app before purchase?

Yes, the tolino app offers free eBook reading samples (EPUB, PDF) and free audiobook audio samples. Users can preview current bestsellers and new releases before buying.

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