# Apple Books — user reviews > 2,606 indexed App Store user reviews of Apple Books by Apple, rated 4.40/5 from 86,301 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-books/id364709193/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-books/id364709193.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 66,244 · 4★ 7,519 · 3★ 3,502 · 2★ 2,476 · 1★ 6,560 ## What do users think of Apple Books? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Seamless integration across devices - 📚 Vast library of books available - 👍 User-friendly interface - 🎧 Exceptional audiobook experience **Cons** - 🐛 Books get deleted from local storage - 🐛 Unreliable syncing between devices - 🔒 Lack of audio closed captions - 🤔 Pricing concerns for some books - 🤔 Frustrating UI changes in recent updates **Commonly reported bugs** - Books randomly deleted from device - Syncing issues between iPhone and iPad - Scrolling and navigation glitches - Inconsistent font and formatting issues - Inability to download books over cellular data **Most requested features** - Audio closed captions for audiobooks - Ability to organize books by series - Custom font and highlighter color options - Syncing for audiobooks across devices - Integration with book review platforms ## Newest reviews (13 of 2,606) ### 2/5 — Too much money *2026-08-23, version 5.3* Every book cost money I can only use samples and it is horrible ### 3/5 — Idk about paying *2026-08-22, version 5.3* It’s pay to read I can’t even read stuff for free I just wanna read for free I hate this app even though it’s dead me still hate can you add free books apple✌️ ### 2/5 — Books *2026-08-22, version 5.3* I hate how you have to purchase them to read them ### 3/5 — Deleting this app *2026-08-21, version 5.3* I have used this app for a number of years but in the last six months it’s become increasingly unreliable. Books won’t download and I have had to delete and reinstall the app many times (after googling the issues I have). Last week I was charged twice for the same book. And this morning I couldn’t buy a book at all. I’ve had enough and am buying a Kobo. ### 4/5 — It’s ok *2026-08-20, version 5.3* It’s really good but all of the good books are money 😐 ### 4/5 — The app is not bad *2026-08-18, version 5.3* The application itself is very good, especially the integration with the browser safari, but it lacks support for the fb2 book format ### 5/5 — Samples only! *2026-08-18, version 5.3* I only use the samples because I’m a teen, so if I decide to spend money on a book I’m gonna get in trouble. Besides I don’t really care about the fact that I’m skipping through the books… as long as I get to read/listen to a few pages…I’m happy!(My fav books are mha, demon slayer, Percy Jackson, and dark romance books!) ### 5/5 — The babysitters *2026-08-18, version 5.3* Amazing books and more books ### 5/5 — Great *2026-08-18, version 5.3* Great ### 5/5 — How to steal a dog *2026-08-17, version 5.3* I love it🤓 ### 2/5 — Full of bugs *2026-08-17, version 5.3* The minimum font when using built-in themes is way too big, and far larger than the minimum font allowed when using a book’s original font. Also, there are random bugs like: when using the minimum original font in landscape mode, highlights and notes will often not show up. ### 5/5 — So good *2026-08-17, version 5.3* I love there books so good I love the perfect balance gymnastic academy audio books those are my fave you should read them ### 2/5 — I love the books but some I don’t like *2026-08-16, version 5.3* Ok so the reason I rated this app 2 stars because there’s some stuff that inappropriate for younger users so that’s why you should shield your kids from this stuff but overall the books are pretty good good selection the things they all cost money!! And I get it they wanna make some money as a website designer I create websites I just started I create with ai so yeah your fine just wish there were more selection of free then payed so this is my review and plz update the app to make it where kids and adults and where like a selection you pick kids or do some like account you a kid if you a kid gives you kids books and if you adult do adult but yeah this is my review ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — scam *2026-08-26, version 5.3* theirs “deals” for books and they tell you you get multiple books for the price on one and take your money, the link it gives you doesn’t even exist, don’t waste your time on this app, it sucks. ### 1/5 — so expensive *2026-08-24, version 5.3* The books are so expensive so you might as well buy physical books for the price ! So I would not recommend this to anyone who loves to read. ### 1/5 — No way to hide page number *2026-08-24, version 5.3* There needs to be a way to hide the page number while reading. Knowing how fast you’re reading pages distracts from being able to just focus on the content of the book. ### 1/5 — Don't good *2026-08-23, version 5.3* I can't even read a book ### 1/5 — Like, bruh we’re seriously paying for a e-book that has inf copies!? *2026-08-22, version 5.3* I ya wanna read books just go to da library man cuz dis platform iz kinda dum. Ya gotta pay loot just to read a book. SCAMMY WAMMY ### 1/5 — Garbage *2026-08-18, version 5.3* Apple can’t make an app that will allow users to adjust paragraph spacing. Don’t hold your breath waiting because they have your money and would rather upsell you something else. ### 1/5 — Плохо *2026-08-17, version 5.3* Перестали загружаться книги на айпад🤡 ### 1/5 — Nude books Unsafe for youth even WHEN parental controls to clean *2026-08-15, version 5.3* Unbelievable. Parents should rise up against apples total inability to check if books are safe or not safe. And if kids search for any unsafe terms just don’t have any books show up if parental controls are on. As it stands books should be banned until they make it stop being a trap for kids to get exposed to nude images ### 1/5 — Deletes books I'm reading *2026-08-15, version 5.3* I downloaded a book for travel and it decided to delete the download a day later. I then had to wait until I was able to connect to wifi to download it again ### 1/5 — Deletes books *2026-08-14, version 5.3* Apple Books deleted my $100+ textbook without my knowledge and now it cannot be recovered and I am unable to contact customer service. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I LUV APPLE BOOKS!!!!! *2026-08-26, version 5.3* I absolutely love Apple Books because there are soooo many books to get and you are able to download books on to the app. 5/5 stars and would TOTALLY recommend!!!!! ### 5/5 — Books app *2026-08-26, version 5.3* I love this app to read it is the best ### 5/5 — The curious soul *2026-08-25, version 5.3* An exceptional view of an inside look into the way to enhance your soul and life simply by the way you chose to delve into your daily walk. It may take a little time to go through the entire book but it’s extremely worth the ride. ### 5/5 — I love the Books *2026-08-25, version 5.3* I love how you can read any book you want and can still be on a phone or a tablet. I also like how you can read almost anywhere. I give this rating 5 out of 5 stars ### 5/5 — Books *2026-08-22, version 5.3* I love books ### 5/5 — Boooooooooks *2026-08-22, version 5.3* It’s really good cause you can pick any book you want out of how much money you have and it’s just you can’t put it into words. Is that good? ### 5/5 — Great app *2026-08-21, version 5.3* Originally started using Books because I ran out of actual books on summer holiday. I found 4 great *FREE* books and am addicted! ### 5/5 — Good *2026-08-19, version 5.3* Good ### 5/5 — Books are actually a good time *2026-08-19, version 5.3* Never in my life did I think I would start reading but here I am. Free classics to start. Highly recommended for beginners to the hobby. ### 5/5 — I love this app because all the in app purchases are books *2026-08-18, version 5.3* Love this --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*