You might wonder why you should jump through these hoops instead of just using Apple Books. There are three main reasons:
However, you can still easily build your library and read on your iPhone by following this workaround. Step 1: Use a Web Browser
As a dedicated iOS user, you might have noticed that buying a book inside the Google Play Books app is impossible. This isn't a bug or a missing feature; it is a direct result of the long-standing "Apple Tax"—the 30% commission Apple takes on all in-app purchases of digital goods. To avoid this fee, Google (like Amazon and Spotify) disables direct purchasing within its iPhone app.