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Best Free Audio Books Reader Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the free audio books reader category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Audio Books Reader Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoAug 2026
2Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.4M)NoNoAug 2026
3Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOCRead4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOCFree4.5★ (5.2K)NoYesAug 2026
4Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (511K)YesYesAug 2026
5BookPlayerBookPlayerFree4.8★ (18K)NoYesAug 2026
6Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible: Audiobooks & PodcastsFree4.9★ (5.6M)NoYesAug 2026
7Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooksAudiobooks.com: Get audiobooksFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesAug 2026
8Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (86K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Audio Books Reader

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#1

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.8M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in Books
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Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
Libby, the library app#2

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9😊(4.4M ratings)
Free
#3in Books
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Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍 Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖 Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍 Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯 Buggy and unstable performance
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC#3

Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC by Dexati

Listen Web, TTS, Text to Audio
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.5😞(5.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform any web page, PDF, or scanned document into an audio experience. Listen to content at your preferred speed with natural-sounding voices. Ideal for hands-free consumption of digital and physical text.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Turns web pages and PDFs into podcasts
  • 👍 Helpful for multitasking and consuming information on the go
  • 👍 Natural-sounding voices
  • 👍 Useful for people with reading difficulties like dyslexia

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance, often stops reading unexpectedly
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

More Free Audio Books Reader apps to explore

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Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF
Read Aloud Books, Docs & PDFs
Free

This app transforms text into spoken word with lifelike voices, reads documents, images, and articles aloud, and offers voice typing. It also features an AI assistant for summarizing and quizzing, and allows for AI podcast creation.

Reads text aloud from various sourcesVoice typing for faster inputAI assistant for summarization and quizzes
📊 Productivity
(511K)
free with in-app purchases
5
BookPlayer
BookPlayer
BookPlayer
Plays M4B/M4A/MP3 audiobooks
Free

This app provides a dedicated listening experience for audiobooks in M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC formats. It offers robust import, management, and playback features, including chapter navigation, variable playback speed, and cloud sync for seamless listening across devices.

Import audiobooks via AirDrop, Files, iTunes, servers, and zip filesManage library with progress tracking, sorting, and playlistsAdvanced playback controls including speed, rewind, and volume boost
📚 Books
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts
Listen to stories you love
Free

Access a vast library of audiobooks, podcasts, and exclusive originals. Enjoy seamless offline listening, customizable playback, and curated content for entertainment, wellness, and more. Perfect for daily commutes or relaxation.

Thousands of audiobooks and podcastsExclusive Audible OriginalsOffline listening and downloads
📚 Books
(5.6M)
free with in-app purchases
7
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks
Listen to novels
Free

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.

Massive audiobook libraryFree audiobook accessMonthly VIP selection
📚 Books
(65K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Apple Books
Apple Books
Apple Books
Read, listen, discover.
Free

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.

Discover millions of books and audiobooksPersonalized recommendations and curated collectionsCustomizable reading experience (fonts, themes, spacing)
📚 Books
(86K)
free with in-app purchases
9
PocketBook Reader
PocketBook Reader
PocketBook Reader
PDF, EPUB, FB2, Audiobooks
Free

This app is a versatile reader supporting 26 book and audio formats, including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. It offers features like PDF reflow, text-to-speech, cloud synchronization, and extensive customization options for a comfortable reading experience.

Supports 26 book and audio formatsPDF Reflow functionText-to-speech engine
📚 Books
(9.7K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Voice Aloud Reader
Voice Aloud Reader
Voice Aloud Reader
Text to speech Read PDF book
Free

This application transforms written text into spoken words, making it ideal for those who are busy or have difficulty reading. It supports a wide range of document types and languages, offering a customizable listening experience.

Reads text aloudSupports various document formatsOver 40 languages supported
📊 Productivity
(19K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Chirp Audiobooks
Chirp Audiobooks
Chirp Audiobooks
Audio without Subscriptions
Free

Discover and purchase audiobooks at significant discounts, with many titles available for free. This app allows you to stream or download your purchased audiobooks for offline listening, offering a cost-effective way to enjoy a vast library without any subscription fees.

Discounted audiobooks starting at $1Hundreds of free audiobooks availableStream or download for offline listening
📚 Books
(87K)
free with in-app purchases
12
AI Reader: Read Aloud Pdf Book
AI Reader: Read Aloud Pdf Book
AI Reader: Read Aloud Pdf Book
Natural Audio Ebook Epub Text
Free

Transform any text, PDF, or eBook into an audiobook with realistic, human-like AI voices. Enjoy your entire library as a personal audio collection without ads or sign-up. Listen while multitasking or relaxing.

Realistic AI text-to-speech voicesConvert eBooks, PDFs, and documents to audioHighlight and replay sentences/words
📊 Productivity
(68)
ad-supported
13
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Your eBook library, anywhere
Free

Access millions of eBooks and audiobooks with a highly customizable reading experience. Sync your progress across devices and discover new stories with guest browsing. Enjoy features like night mode, text-to-speech, and CarPlay integration.

Millions of eBooks and audiobooksCustomizable reading experienceSeamless eBook and audiobook playback
📚 Books
(27K)
free
14
PDF Voice Reader .
PDF Voice Reader .
PDF Voice Reader .
Text to speech. Translation
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Kafka Reader - Books and Audio
Kafka Reader - Books and Audio
Kafka Reader - Books and Audio
Hindi, English & Urdu classics
Free
📚 Books
(0)
16
Speakify Reader
Speakify Reader
Speakify Reader
by Doan Quoc Khanh
Free
📚 Books
(0)
17
PDF Reader & Scanner
PDF Reader & Scanner
PDF Reader & Scanner
NativeSpeech: Read Anything
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Voiser: AI Audiobook & eBook
Voiser: AI Audiobook & eBook
Voiser: AI Audiobook & eBook
Read, Listen & AI Book Summary
Free
📚 Books
(0)
19
Offline AudioBook: VoiceReader
Offline AudioBook: VoiceReader
Offline AudioBook: VoiceReader
Turn text into natural audio
Free
📚 Books
(0)
20
Bible - Audio & Video Bibles
Bible - Audio & Video Bibles
Bible - Audio & Video Bibles
Word-for-word audio Bibles
Free

Access God's Word in your preferred language through audio, video, and text. This app allows you to listen to dramatized Scripture, create custom study plans, and share verses easily. It offers a new way to engage with the Bible and provide its message to others.

Dramatized audio ScriptureCustomizable study plans and playlistsSearch by language or country
🔍 Reference
(132K)
free

FAQ about Free Audio Books Reader

What are the best free audio books reader apps for iPhone?
Amazon Kindle: Reading App tops our free audio books reader apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.8M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Amazon Kindle: Reading App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ free audio books reader apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can read eBooks, magazines, and comics that you have purchased on Amazon. The app also provides access to titles included with Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime memberships.
You can customize text size, font type, margins, text alignment, and orientation. You can also adjust brightness and background colors for comfortable reading day or night.