Best Books For Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the books for free category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Books For Free Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026
2Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (137K)NoNoNov 2026
4Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
5My Books – Unlimited LibraryMy Books – Unlimited LibraryFree3.9★ (1.4K)YesYesNov 2026
6Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
7LetsRead - Books for EveryoneLetsRead - Books for EveryoneFree—NoNoOct 2026
8Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (119K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Books For Free

FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads#1

FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads by Quillbound Studios Ltd

World's Largest Free Library
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.7(3.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#24in Books
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Access a vast library of over 76,000 free books across all genres. Discover new reads with personalized recommendations, search by author or genre, and enjoy offline reading. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and themes.

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#2

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.9M ratings)
Free
#4in Books
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Access and read millions of ebooks, magazines, and comics on your device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and layout. Sync your progress, notes, and highlights across all your devices seamlessly.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)
  • 🔁 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💰 Affordable books and Kindle Unlimited subscription

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
  • 🔄 Unreliable syncing between devices
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6😐(137K 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

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FAQ about Books For Free

What are the best books for free apps for iPhone?
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads tops our books for free apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 3.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ books for 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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