Best Audio Book Free Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good audio book free apps. We benchmark 248+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Audio Book Free Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FreeAudiobooks: Listen NowFreeAudiobooks: Listen NowFree4.6★ (482)YesYesNov 2026
2Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (141K)NoNoNov 2026
3Chirp AudiobooksChirp AudiobooksFree4.8★ (90K)NoNoNov 2026
4Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
5Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible: Audiobooks & PodcastsFree4.9★ (5.6M)NoYesNov 2026
6Storytel - Audiobooks LibraryStorytel - Audiobooks LibraryFree4.7★ (11K)NoYesNov 2026
7Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooksAudiobooks.com: Get audiobooksFree4.7★ (67K)NoYesNov 2026
8Earmark: Audio Book PlayerEarmark: Audio Book PlayerFree—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Audio Book Free

FreeAudiobooks: Listen Now#1

FreeAudiobooks: Listen Now by Quillbound Studios Ltd

Escape into addictive stories
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.6(482 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#16in Books
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Discover and listen to a vast library of audio stories across various genres, from romance to thrillers. Save your favorites, download for offline playback, and enjoy smooth listening with a powerful audio player. New stories are added regularly to keep your library fresh.

Apple Books#2

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.6😐(141K ratings)
Free
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Discover, read, and listen to millions of books and audiobooks. Browse curated collections, personalized recommendations, and bestsellers. Customize your reading experience with various themes and settings, and set reading goals to build a habit. Share your library with family.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration across devices
  • 📚 Vast library of books available
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🎧 Exceptional audiobook experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 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
Chirp Audiobooks#3

Chirp Audiobooks by Pubmark Inc.

Audio without Subscriptions
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.8😊(90K ratings)
Free
#49in Books
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Discover and purchase audiobooks without a monthly subscription. Access daily deals on bestsellers starting at $1, plus hundreds of free titles. Download or stream your purchased audiobooks for offline listening.

What We Love

  • 💰 Affordable audiobooks
  • 📚 Good selection of books
  • 🔍 Easy to browse and find books
  • 🎧 Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • 🤝 Helpful customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App stability issues (crashes, losing place in books)
  • 🔍 Difficult to manage/organize large library
  • 🚫 Lack of features (no CarPlay support, no bookmarks)
  • 🇨🇦 Limited availability in certain regions

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FAQ about Audio Book Free

What are the best audio book free apps for iPhone?
FreeAudiobooks: Listen Now tops our audio book free apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 482 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
FreeAudiobooks: Listen Now shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ audio book free apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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