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Best Book Publishing Apps

196+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Looking for free book publishing apps? 20 of our 196+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Book Publishing Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pen to PublishedPen to PublishedFree—YesNoMay 2026
2Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.7M)YesNoJul 2026
3InkspiredInkspiredFree4.7★ (596)NoYesJul 2026
4Writco – Write & Publish BooksWritco – Write & Publish BooksFree4.6★ (53)NoNoJun 2026
5Author AI: Book CreatorAuthor AI: Book CreatorFree4.5★ (3.6K)YesYesJul 2026
6Amazon SellerAmazon SellerFree4.6★ (104K)NoNoJul 2026
7Book Cover Maker by Desygne‪rBook Cover Maker by Desygne‪rFree4.2★ (3.8K)YesYesJul 2026
8Wattpad - Read & Write StoriesWattpad - Read & Write StoriesFree4.7★ (706K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Book Publishing

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#2

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read eBooks & Magazines
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.7M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Books
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Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
Inkspired#3

Inkspired by Galo Vargas

Читать и писать книги
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.7😐(596 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover, read, and write creative stories and book series for free. Connect with authors, save stories for offline access, and publish your own novels or microfictions. Participate in writing contests and manage your content with ease.

What We Love

  • 📚 Diverse genre recognition and support
  • ✍️ Easy-to-use writing and publishing platform
  • 🎯 Supportive and engaged community
  • 💰 Monetization opportunities for writers

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ⚠️ White screen and loading errors
  • 🔄 Bookmark/reading position not saved properly

More Book Publishing apps to explore

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Writco – Write & Publish Books
Writco – Write & Publish Books
Writco – Write & Publish Books
Community of Readers & Writers
Free

This platform empowers writers to create, publish, and monetize their work in over 18 languages. Readers can discover millions of stories, poems, and novels across diverse genres. Engage with a global community, participate in contests, and protect your content.

Multilingual writing and readingPublish novels, short stories, and poemsEarn royalties and cash prizes
📚 Books
(53)
free with in-app purchases
5
Author AI: Book Creator
Author AI: Book Creator
Author AI: Book Creator
Story & Novel Writing App
Free

This app uses advanced AI to generate personalized stories, poems, and novels based on your input. Explore a vast library of themes and genres, or create your own prompts for unique narrative experiences.

AI-generated storiesPersonalized narrativesNovel and poetry writing
🔧 Utilities
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Amazon Seller
Amazon Seller
Amazon Seller
Go-to App for Online Business
Free

Manage your online store and sales on the go. Track orders, inventory, advertising, and customer interactions. Analyze sales data and discover new products to grow your business from anywhere.

Analyze sales dataDiscover profitable productsList and manage inventory
💼 Business
(104K)
free
7
Book Cover Maker by Desygne‪r
Book Cover Maker by Desygne‪r
Book Cover Maker by Desygne‪r
Make eBook & Wattpad Covers
Free

Easily design professional eBook and Wattpad covers in minutes, even without design experience. Access a vast library of free templates, images, and fonts. Download and share your creations without watermarks.

100s of free templatesMillions of free images & fontsResize and repurpose covers
📷 Photo & Video
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories
Books: reading and writing
Free

Discover and read millions of original stories across diverse genres, or share your own writing with a global community. Connect with fellow readers and writers, build your personal library, and potentially see your work discovered by entertainment companies.

Discover original storiesWrite and share your storiesConnect with readers and writers
📚 Books
(706K)
free with in-app purchases
9
BookDaddy
BookDaddy
BookDaddy
Write publish market with AI
Free
📚 Books
(0)
10
Werdsmith: Writing App
Werdsmith: Writing App
Werdsmith: Writing App
Write poetry, scripts, books
Free

This app transforms your devices into a writing studio, helping you overcome writer's block with AI-powered suggestions and build a consistent writing practice. It automatically handles formatting, allowing you to focus on your creative process.

AI-powered writing suggestionsDaily writing practice builderAutomatic formatting
📊 Productivity
(7.8K)
freemium
11
Writing Space: Books & Scripts
Writing Space: Books & Scripts
Writing Space: Books & Scripts
App for writers on the go.
Free

This app is a distraction-free word processor designed for writers. It offers customizable themes, rich formatting, and progress tracking to help users finish projects faster. Share or publish your work online with ease.

Distraction-free writing modeCustomizable themes and templatesRich text formatting options
📊 Productivity
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Ulysses: Writing App
Ulysses: Writing App
Ulysses: Writing App
Write a novel, story, book
Free

A distraction-free writing environment for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It offers robust document management, seamless syncing, and flexible export options for writers of all kinds. Includes a proofreader and editing assistant.

Distraction-free editorUnified document libraryCross-device sync
📊 Productivity
(2K)
subscription
13
My Books – Unlimited Library
My Books – Unlimited Library
My Books – Unlimited Library
Use your free time to read
Free

Access a vast library of over 50,000 free books and audiobooks across numerous genres. Enjoy a modern, user-friendly interface designed for comfortable reading and listening. Discover classics, explore banned books, and get daily recommendations.

Over 50,000 free books and audiobooksMultiple genres including classics, fantasy, sci-fi, and banned booksAudiobook listening option
📚 Books
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Publisher Champ for Amazon KDP
Publisher Champ for Amazon KDP
Publisher Champ for Amazon KDP
Analyze your Book Sales
Free

Consolidate your book sales data from multiple platforms like Amazon KDP, ACX, and ad networks into a single dashboard. Receive instant notifications for sales and reviews, and monitor ad performance to optimize your marketing efforts.

Unified sales trackingLive sales notificationsReview alerts
🔧 Utilities
(96)
free with in-app purchases
15
Just Write - App For Writer
Just Write - App For Writer
Just Write - App For Writer
Minimalistic App For Writer
Free

A minimalist text editor designed to streamline the writing process. It supports both RTF and TXT formats, offering rich text editing and Markdown support. Sync your work across devices with iCloud integration.

RTF and TXT file supportMarkdown stylingiCloud file syncing
📊 Productivity
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Launch Your Book
Launch Your Book
Launch Your Book
by Willpower Group LLC
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
Paper: Writing App, Notes
Paper: Writing App, Notes
Paper: Writing App, Notes
Write a book novel poem script
Free

This app offers a clean and configurable writing environment for various creative projects. It supports Markdown and plain text, syncs with iCloud, and integrates with other tools. Users can publish drafts to popular blogging platforms and export documents in multiple formats.

Gorgeous writing spaceSilky-smooth typingDeep personalization (Pro)
📊 Productivity
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
18
PangoBooks: Buy & Sell Books
PangoBooks: Buy & Sell Books
PangoBooks: Buy & Sell Books
Earn money selling books.
Free

This app is a marketplace for book lovers to buy, sell, and read books affordably and sustainably. Users can easily list books to sell from home, manage their earnings, and discover millions of titles at significant savings. It offers a book-focused alternative to general marketplaces.

Buy and sell booksOpen a home bookstoreList books in minutes
📚 Books
(16K)
free
19
Sell books with World of Books
Sell books with World of Books
Sell books with World of Books
Sell Your Books & Textbooks
Free

Easily turn your used books and textbooks into cash. Scan barcodes to get instant quotes and ship your items for free. Receive quick payments directly to your bank or PayPal.

Sell books and textbooks instantlyScan barcodes with iPhone/iPadGet instant quotes
🌟 Lifestyle
(6K)
free with in-app purchases
20
BookBaby Publishing
BookBaby Publishing
BookBaby Publishing
Track book sales & payments.
Free

Track your book sales and royalty payments on the go. View detailed reports on lifetime earnings, recent payments, and eBook trends. Designed for authors and publishers already using the service.

Track book sales revenueView recent royalty paymentsMonitor accruing royalties
📚 Books
(2)
free

FAQ about Book Publishing

Are there free book publishing apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top book publishing apps we rank are free to download, including Pen to Published and Amazon Kindle: Reading App.
Pen to Published shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 196+ book publishing apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.