Best apps like Scuba: Classic Book Reader

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Updated September 2026

Scuba is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 6+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Scuba

Bookleap: Book Tracker TBR#1

Bookleap: Book Tracker TBR by Pashchenko Volodymyr

Reading Timer & Book Tracker
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Books
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps readers build consistent reading habits by tracking progress, logging sessions, and setting goals. It allows users to save quotes and notes, view reading history, and organize their personal library. Designed for intentional and organized reading.

Glose#2

Glose by Readwise, Inc

Social eBook Reader
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Books
4.5😞(8K ratings)
Free
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This reading app enhances the experience with social features, allowing users to connect with others, share notes, and join online book clubs. Explore a vast ebookstore, read excerpts for free, and import your own EPUBs for offline access.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Smooth reading experience
  • πŸ‘ Intuitive interface
  • πŸ’‘ Social features for sharing highlights

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Frequent crashes and bugs
  • πŸ”’ Lack of offline access to downloaded books
  • πŸ‘Ž Difficult to navigate and find your place
  • πŸ’€ Sluggish performance
  • πŸ“š Inability to export or transfer purchased books
plappa#3

plappa by Leo Wehrfritz

Self-hosted Audiobooks
Worth Considering
πŸ“š Books
4.7😊(331 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a client for self-hosted media servers like Jellyfin and AudioBookShelf, designed specifically for playing audiobooks. It supports common audio formats, reads metadata, and allows for offline listening with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Great app with all the same features
  • πŸš€ Excellent, love download to watch
  • πŸš€ Works great! Just what I needed!
  • πŸ‘ Brilliant app
  • πŸ‘ Amazing!
  • πŸ‘ Amazing
  • πŸ‘ Fantastic!
  • πŸ‘ A Must-Have for Audiobook Shelf Lovers
  • πŸ‘ Great dev!
  • πŸ‘ Works Wonderfully
  • πŸ‘ Always improving
  • πŸ‘ Best Audiobook player for Audiobookshelf
  • πŸ‘ Outstanding
  • πŸ‘ A great way to access audiobook shelf!
  • πŸ‘ Excellent Audiobookshelf Client!
  • πŸ‘ Just what I was looking for
  • πŸ‘ Great for selfhosting
  • πŸ‘ Great app
  • πŸ‘ Masterpiece
  • πŸ‘ 5 Stars
  • πŸ‘ Works perfectly with Audiobookshelf
  • πŸ‘ Incredible
  • πŸ‘ Love this app
  • πŸ‘ Very good already
  • πŸ‘ Excellent app!
  • πŸ‘ Great alternative to main Emby app
  • πŸ‘ Great app for IOS!
  • πŸ‘ Great for self hosted audiobooks
  • πŸ‘ AudiobookShelf
  • πŸ‘ Fantastic app!!
  • πŸ‘ Unbeatable
  • πŸ‘ Really great Podcast/Audiobook app for self-hosters
  • πŸ‘ Couldn't have designed it better myself
  • πŸ‘ Very good
  • πŸ‘ Love the app!!
  • πŸ‘ A great app with a friendly developer
  • πŸ‘ Perfect companion app
  • πŸ‘ Works great!
  • πŸ‘ Amazing app by an awesome developer
  • πŸ‘ Excellent
  • πŸ‘ Hands down the best
  • πŸ‘ Feels very professional
  • πŸ‘ Awesome app

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Great player. Audiobookshelf support needs work
  • πŸ› Small bugs, good app