Best Children Books Apps & Games

248+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Out of 248+ children books apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Children Books Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Epic - Kids' Books & ReadingEpic - Kids' Books & ReadingFree4.7★ (519K)NoYesNov 2026
2Little Stories: Bedtime BooksLittle Stories: Bedtime BooksFree4.6★ (47K)NoYesNov 2026
3Dr. Seuss Treasury Kids BooksDr. Seuss Treasury Kids BooksFree4.6★ (17K)NoYesNov 2026
4Children's Books -ReadingBuddyChildren's Books -ReadingBuddyFree4.7★ (78)NoNoNov 2026
5Little Star - children bookLittle Star - children bookFree—NoNoSep 2026
6Bedtime Stories: Learn To ReadBedtime Stories: Learn To ReadFree4.5★ (17K)NoYesNov 2026
7Khan Academy KidsKhan Academy KidsFree4.8★ (133K)NoNoNov 2026
8Read-Along: Kids BooksRead-Along: Kids BooksFree4.6★ (1.9K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Children Books

Epic - Kids' Books & Reading#1

Epic - Kids' Books & Reading by Epic Creations, Inc.

Children’s Learning & eBooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7😐(519K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#33in Education
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This app offers a vast digital library for children, featuring over 40,000 books, audiobooks, and learning videos. It aims to foster curiosity and reading confidence through interactive content, personalized profiles, and progress tracking tools. Available for families and educators, it provides offline access and multilingual options.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for engaging kids
  • 📚 Wide variety of books
  • 🎨 Customizable profiles
  • 🏆 Rewards and achievements
  • 🔊 Audio books and read-aloud features

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full access
  • 📚 Limited selection of popular books
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🔢 Inconsistent leveling system
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
Little Stories: Bedtime Books#2

Little Stories: Bedtime Books by Diveo Media

Storytime: Read-Aloud for Kids
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.6😊(47K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Create personalized storybooks where your child is the star, with custom illustrations and soundtracks. Record your own voice to make unique audiobooks for bedtime. A collection of enchanting tales designed to foster a love of reading.

What We Love

  • 👍 Engaging stories
  • 🎨 Beautiful illustrations
  • 🎉 Personalized with child's name
  • 🌙 Helps with bedtime routine
  • 🧠 Educational and promotes reading
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoyable for the whole family

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Paid content model, limited free stories
  • 🔤 Poorly written stories with grammar issues
  • 🗣️ Lack of narration/voice-over options
  • 🔢 Only supports one child profile
Dr. Seuss Treasury Kids Books#3

Dr. Seuss Treasury Kids Books by Oceanhouse Media

Interactive Books for Kids
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6😐(17K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Explore a vast collection of interactive Dr. Seuss books with highlighted narration and tappable words for enhanced learning. Track reading progress with detailed reports. Enjoy a new book gift monthly, no subscription required for that specific offering, but a subscription is needed for full access.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great books, great app
  • 👍 Best reading app
  • 👍 Wonderful app!
  • 👍 Fantastic for travel
  • 👍 Awesome for kids

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive, too expensive
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Broken app
  • 🔒 Not family shareable
  • 🐛 Subscription doesn't work

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FAQ about Children Books

What are the best children books apps & games for iPhone?
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading tops our children books apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 519K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top children books apps & games we rank are free to download, including Epic - Kids' Books & Reading and Little Stories: Bedtime Books.
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ children books apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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