246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Out of 246+ classic literature apps 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.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (177) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (74) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.8★ (4.1K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.9★ (30) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | — | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 4.8★ (258) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 |
Access over 70,000 free classic books from Project Gutenberg. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable options like font size, themes, and bookmarks. Download books for offline access and track your reading progress.
Discover a new literary masterpiece daily for a year, spanning diverse genres and cultures. Explore curated reading paths, author profiles, and thematic collections. Track your progress and unlock personalized reading statistics.
Access a vast library of classic English literature for free. Enjoy popular novels across various genres with customizable reading experiences. Discover timeless stories and authors in a convenient digital format.
Read classic literature in daily, manageable segments. This app breaks down over 900 books into daily issues, each readable in 20 minutes or less, helping you build reading habits and tackle lengthy classics. Customize your reading experience with various themes, fonts, and sync options.
Access a vast collection of classical literature, journalism, scientific, and religious works from domestic and foreign authors. Enjoy a simple, ad-free reading experience with customizable text settings and offline download capabilities. Explore works in 10 different languages.
Explore a vast collection of famous poems from historical poets. Discover new verses daily, learn about poets' lives, and save your favorites. Enjoy an elegant interface for a seamless reading experience.
This app offers a focused and personal reading experience for public-domain books. It features offline access, customizable typography, and effortless note-taking, all within a beautifully designed interface.
Enhance your reading and learning with expert annotations, quizzes, and insights. This app offers an improved experience for students, teachers, and avid readers, facilitating classroom collaboration and personal study.
Access thousands of classic audiobooks from LibriVox, read by volunteers. Enjoy a distraction-free listening experience with a modern player, background playback, and adjustable speed. Browse by genre or curated lists to discover timeless literature.
Experience Shakespeare's classic comedy with adjustable auto-scrolling speeds for enhanced reading comfort. This digital reader brings the tale of Athenian lovers and mischievous fairies to your device.
