# Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library

> Extensive ebook and audiobook library of public domain classics with a feature-rich reader. (iPhone/iPad app by Digital Press Publishing, s.r.o..)

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- Developer: [Digital Press Publishing, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/560921854)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 56 App Store ratings · 350 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-06-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-books-23469-classics-for-less-than-a-cup-of-coffee-an-extensive-ebooks-and-audiobooks-library/id317776727/reviews.md

## What is Free Books?

Free Books for iPhone is the world's favorite paid book app. Browse our handpicked ebook collections, download any one of our 23,469 classic books instantly, and read with our fully featured ereader. On the go? We save your place in the book automatically.

We've crafted handpicked collections to make browsing the extensive ebook library a snap, and commissioned hundreds of custom book covers to bring you Cover Mode. This is the world of public domain literature like never before.

Unlike "free" apps that charge you $10 a book, with Free Books once you pay, everything's included. No limits! No download caps. 23,469 classics in your pocket, for less than a cup of coffee. 

Features:
* Books. Free Books! The plays of Shakespeare, the letters of leaders, the autobiographies of Franklin and Carnegie, the collected works of geniuses, the philosophy of Seneca and Plato. It's all here in our library, along with tens of thousands of other books.

* Handpicked Book Collections. English 101, Theology, Romance, Ghost Stories, Banned Books, Fiction, Novel ... the list goes on. We have 61 hand picked collections to make finding great books a cinch.

* A Perfect Reader. It's beautiful, fast, and customizable. Curl up with a book in Night Mode, change font sizes with a tap, and turn the page with a simple swipe. You can even upload your own book from Dropbox in epub format. 

* Original Covers. We make public domain books come alive with absolutely beautiful covers.

* Over 4,000 audiobooks featuring Librivox recordings can be unlocked to go along with the ebook collection. You can easily switch between ebook and audiobook versions while reading.

If you have any questions or suggestions don't hesitate to drop us a line at support@digitalpresspublishing.com- that's what we're here for!

***** FIVE STARS
Great app! My pocket is a library and I love that you can have the book sent to your email. I will never get rid of this

***** LOVE IT!
Love love love this app! There's book I can read to my kids, and there's tons of books for me. I don't go for "typical" recommended read, so I love that the classics and more unusual are @ my fingertips. More please!

***** VERY GOOD APPLICATION
Use it every day. Have bought paperback versions of classics for $5. This is a bargain!

** above quotes are recent 5 star reviews on the app store **

## Key features

- 23,469 classic ebooks and audiobooks
- Handpicked book collections
- Customizable ereader with Night Mode
- Original cover art for public domain books
- Seamless ebook/audiobook switching
- Upload your own epub books

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $0.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 2,947 audiobooks | $1.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #103 in Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

## What do users think of Free Books?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📚 Vast collection of classic books
- 📱 Convenient portable library
- 🔍 Easy to browse and search
- 📖 Simple and functional reading experience
- 💰 Great value for the price

**Cons**

- 📚 Limited to pre-1923 public domain books
- 🔍 Lack of book descriptions and metadata
- 📱 Occasional crashes and formatting issues
- 🔍 Disorganized book categorization
- 🔍 Truncated book titles in library view

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incomplete chapters and missing text
- Inconsistent font rendering and formatting
- Unreliable page turning and navigation

**Most requested features**

- Add more recent and modern book titles
- Implement smooth scrolling and landscape mode
- Provide book summaries and additional metadata
- Improve navigation with table of contents and bookmarks
- Add text search functionality within books

## Recent user reviews (10 of 350)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/free-books-23469-classics-for-less-than-a-cup-of-coffee-an-extensive-ebooks-and-audiobooks-library/id317776727/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2025-08-31, version 4.1.5*

This app doesn’t work at all. You pay money and then you just can’t download any books! Disappointed ((((

### 5/5 — Great Selection (Does it still work?)

*2024-11-03, version 4.1.5*

This is(was) almost too good to believe. I love browsing through available books. So much good reading in a "nutshell." 

Note: I can’t seem to download books anymore. No update offered. (11/2024)

### 1/5 — It’s NOT Creating Account

*2023-01-08, version 4.1.5*

When you try to create an account the process is continuous trying to create the account but nothing happening. I’d paid the 99 cents but it’s not worth it since it never created my account. So I’d requested my refund the same day.

### 1/5 — *sigh*😤

*2022-12-13, version 4.1.5*

Been trying to use this ever since, every time I update my phone, it never works can’t believe I have wasted my money on this 😡😫

### 1/5 — ☠️

*2022-08-02, version 4.1.5*

Abandonware.

### 1/5 — Outdated app

*2022-06-29*

It’s an outdated app doesn’t work anymore

### 1/5 — Paid but does not work iPhone 12 Pro

*2022-03-14, version 4.1.5*

I had this app years ago and although slow to download, I loved it.  Downloaded App March 2022, paid for it…and it is basically USELESS. cannot get any books to read.  I am glad I only WASTED $1.00 to pay for it.  Disappointed.   I recommend staying away from this app.  Would give it ZERO STARS IF I COULD.

### 1/5 — It is a scam. Why apple let this happen

*2022-02-08, version 4.1.5*

Scam, don’t bother to install

### 1/5 — What happened?

*2022-01-15, version 4.1.5*

This used to such great app! For years I loved having so many books available, but now nothing. Argh!!! I have several novels and enjoyed. Now it won’t download anything. I feel like a chump trying to do so. Digital Press is not responding to obvious demand by the public for an update. There are a great many of us who would like to continue if they would let us.

### 1/5 — Don’t purchase

*2021-10-26, version 4.1.5*

Once you download the app and try to read a book nothing happens. Cant read any books on this

## Frequently asked questions about Free Books

### What kind of books are available on Free Books?

The app offers a vast library of 23,469 classic ebooks and audiobooks. This includes works by renowned authors like Shakespeare, philosophers such as Seneca and Plato, and autobiographies of historical figures. The focus is on public domain literature.

### What are the key features of the ereader?

The ereader is described as beautiful, fast, and customizable. It includes features like Night Mode for comfortable reading, adjustable font sizes, and easy page-turning. It also automatically saves your place in the book and allows you to upload your own epub books from Dropbox.

### How much does the Free Books app cost?

The app is a one-time purchase, described as being 'less than a cup of coffee.' Unlike some other apps that charge per book, with this app, once you pay, everything is included with no limits or download caps.

### Can I listen to audiobooks with this app?

Yes, the app includes over 4,000 audiobooks featuring Librivox recordings. You can easily switch between the ebook and audiobook versions of a title while reading, providing a flexible listening and reading experience.

### What are the benefits of the handpicked collections and original covers?

The handpicked book collections, such as 'English 101,' 'Romance,' and 'Banned Books,' make browsing the extensive library easier. The commissioned custom book covers, referred to as 'Cover Mode,' bring public domain books to life with unique and beautiful artwork.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.5 — 2015-12-10

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 4.1.4 — 2015-09-26

Stability and preformance improvements

### 4.0.8 — 2014-12-05

- bug fixes and stability improvements

### 4.0.4 — 2014-06-12

- minor bug fixes and stability improvements

### 4.0.2 — 2014-03-27

* bug fixes and stability improvements

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