Best Free Audio Books Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free audio books list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Audio Books Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FreeAudiobooks: Listen NowFreeAudiobooks: Listen NowFree4.6★ (482)YesYesNov 2026
2Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (141K)NoNoNov 2026
3Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
4Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible: Audiobooks & PodcastsFree4.9★ (5.6M)NoYesNov 2026
5Chirp AudiobooksChirp AudiobooksFree4.8★ (90K)NoNoNov 2026
6Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
7LibriVox AudiobooksLibriVox AudiobooksFree4.8★ (33K)YesYesNov 2026
8FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Audio Books

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
Libby, the library app#3

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(4.6M ratings)
Free
#3in Books
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Access your local library's digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free. Read or listen on your phone or tablet, download titles for offline use, and personalize your reading experience with customizable settings.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍 Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖 Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🕰️ Automatic returns to avoid late fees
  • 🎧 High-quality audiobook experience
  • 🆓 Free access with library card

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍 Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯 Buggy and unstable performance
  • 🔒 Lack of offline reading/listening
  • 📚 Limited selection in some genres
  • 🔙 Unintuitive navigation and UI

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FAQ about Free Audio Books

What are the best free audio books apps for iPhone?
FreeAudiobooks: Listen Now tops our free audio books 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 249+ free audio books apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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