Best Free Audio Book Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Finding the right free audio book apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 248+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Free Audio Book 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
6eBoox - fb2 ePub book readereBoox - fb2 ePub book readerFree4.8★ (3.8K)NoNoNov 2026
7Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
8LibriVox AudiobooksLibriVox AudiobooksFree4.8★ (33K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Audio Book Apps

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
#18in 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
#50in 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 Free Audio Book Apps

What are the best free audio book apps for iPhone?
FreeAudiobooks: Listen Now tops our free audio book 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+ free audio book apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.