Best Free Audio Books Free Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to free audio books free or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Free Audio Books Free Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1FreeAudiobooks: Listen NowFreeAudiobooks: Listen NowFree4.6★ (482)YesYesNov 2026
2Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooksAudiobooks.com: Get audiobooksFree4.7★ (67K)NoYesNov 2026
3Chirp AudiobooksChirp AudiobooksFree4.8★ (90K)NoNoNov 2026
4Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
5Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (141K)NoNoNov 2026
6Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible: Audiobooks & PodcastsFree4.9★ (5.6M)NoYesNov 2026
7Limitless Books and AudiobooksLimitless Books and AudiobooksFree3.9★ (64)YesNoOct 2026
8Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Audio Books Free

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
#16in 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.

Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks#2

Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks by Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC

Listen to novels
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.7😊(67K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#24in Books
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Access a vast library of audio entertainment, including bestsellers, new releases, and sleep stories. Stream or download titles for offline listening, with personalized recommendations and features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple to use
  • 🚀 Great selection of books
  • 💡 Useful features like sleep timer and playback speed
  • 👍 Seamless experience across devices
  • 🚀 Fast downloads
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Issues with bookmarking and navigation
  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues and loss of progress
  • 💰 Relatively expensive credits/subscription
  • 🐛 Confusing VIP book selection
Chirp Audiobooks#3

Chirp Audiobooks by Pubmark Inc.

Audio without Subscriptions
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.8😊(90K ratings)
Free
#49in 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 Books Free

What are the best free audio books free apps for iPhone?
FreeAudiobooks: Listen Now tops our free audio books free 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 250+ free audio books free apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.