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Best Free Book Reader Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Apple Books, this is the deeper bench. 250+ free book reader apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Free Book Reader Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (86K)NoNoAug 2026
2Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoAug 2026
3Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (511K)YesYesAug 2026
4Voice Aloud ReaderVoice Aloud ReaderFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesAug 2026
5FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (2.5K)YesYesAug 2026
6Google Play Books & AudiobooksGoogle Play Books & AudiobooksFree4.4★ (9.6K)NoNoAug 2026
7PocketBook ReaderPocketBook ReaderFree4.5★ (9.7K)NoYesAug 2026
8Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.4M)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Book Reader

Apple Books#1

Apple Books by Apple Inc.

Read, listen, discover.
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.4😐(86K 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
Amazon Kindle: Reading App#2

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Strong Contender
📚 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
Speechify – Text to Speech PDF#3

Speechify – Text to Speech PDF by Speechify Inc.

Read Aloud Books, Docs & PDFs
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(511K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#12in Productivity
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Efficient text-to-speech
  • 👍 Diverse voice options
  • 🤖 Realistic AI narration
  • 💡 Helpful for dyslexic/ADHD users

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔇 Inconsistent voice quality
  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches

More Free Book Reader apps to explore

4
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
5
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads
World's Largest Open Library
Free

Access a vast digital library with over 76,000 free books across all genres. Discover new titles, personalize your reading experience, and download books for offline enjoyment. Find your next favorite read, from classics to modern bestsellers.

76,000+ BooksPowerful SearchPersonalized Reading
📚 Books
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Books & Audiobooks
Free

Access millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga in one app. Organize your library, enjoy customizable reading and listening experiences, and take your stories anywhere, even offline. Features include smart notes, kid-friendly tools, and voice control for audiobooks.

Millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, mangaOffline reading and listeningCustomizable library shelves
📚 Books
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
Libby, the library app
Libby, the library app
Libby, the library app
Library audiobooks and ebooks
Free

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.

Borrow ebooks and audiobooksDownload for offline accessSend ebooks to Kindle
📚 Books
(4.4M)
free
9
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Read4Me - Talk Browser PDF DOC
Listen Web, TTS, Text to Audio
Free

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.

Listen to web pagesConvert PDFs to audioScan and listen to books/papers
🔧 Utilities
(5.2K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Voice Dream - Natural Reader
Voice Dream - Natural Reader
Voice Dream - Natural Reader
Text to Voice - Read Aloud TTS
Free

Transform digital and scanned text into natural-sounding speech with advanced AI. Listen to PDFs, web pages, emails, and books with customizable voices and reading styles. Supports numerous document formats and cloud services.

AI Text-to-SpeechSupports PDF, Web, Email, eBooksCustomizable voices and languages
📚 Education
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Ebook Reader
Ebook Reader
Ebook Reader
by EBOOKS.COM PTY LIMITED
Free

Access and read your favorite books on the go with this free application. Enjoy a vast collection of popular titles, read online, or download them for offline access. Features include intuitive page turning, adjustable fonts, and synchronized reading progress across devices.

Read books online or offlineSync reading progress across devicesAdjustable font size and night mode
📚 Books
(583)
free
12
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Reviews, lists & reading goals
Free

This app connects you with a vast community of readers to discover new books. Get personalized recommendations, track your reading progress, and see what your friends are enjoying. Scan book barcodes in stores to add them to your wish list and read reviews before you buy.

Personalized book recommendationsReading challenge participationBook cover and barcode scanner
📚 Books
(742K)
free with in-app purchases
13
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
Read books & PDF files easily!
Free

This app allows you to read and listen to books and documents in various formats, including PDF and EPUB. It offers text-to-speech functionality, customizable reading settings, and a built-in book manager for your library. Enjoy an ad-free and registration-free reading experience.

Multi-format ebook support (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOCX, etc.)Text-to-Speech (TTS) for listening to booksAd-free and registration-free experience
📚 Books
(231)
free
14
Yuedu
Yuedu
Yuedu
EPUB, TXT & Manga Reader
Free

A native iOS reading application for various content formats including ebooks, manga, and RSS feeds. It offers stable pagination, text-to-speech, and customization options for a comfortable long-session reading experience.

Read EPUB, TXT, Markdown, CBZ/ZIPHorizontal and CJK vertical readingPaged or scroll reading modes
📚 Books
(2)
free
15
Readorys: Story Reader
Readorys: Story Reader
Readorys: Story Reader
Preview Stories Before Reading
Free
📚 Books
(0)
16
Pageo: Calibre Epub Reader
Pageo: Calibre Epub Reader
Pageo: Calibre Epub Reader
Book, Comic & Ebook Converter
Free

Seamlessly sync your Calibre ebook library wirelessly to your iPhone. Convert various ebook formats to EPUB directly within the app and customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, themes, and spacing. Listen to your books with text-to-speech functionality.

Wireless Calibre library syncBuilt-in ebook converter (PDF, MOBI, AZW, etc. to EPUB)Customizable reading experience (fonts, themes)
📚 Books
(2)
free with in-app purchases
17
Ebook Reader: Books & Library
Ebook Reader: Books & Library
Ebook Reader: Books & Library
Read, Highlight & Track Goals
Free
📚 Books
(0)
18
Reads. — EPUB & Book Reader
Reads. — EPUB & Book Reader
Reads. — EPUB & Book Reader
Reading in its purest form
Free
📚 Books
(0)
19
Reading Room Reader
Reading Room Reader
Reading Room Reader
eBook reader
Free
📚 Books
(0)
20
Coral Reader
Coral Reader
Coral Reader
Your private book reader
Free
📚 Books
(0)

FAQ about Free Book Reader

What are the best free book reader apps for iPhone?
Apple Books tops our free book reader apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 86K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Apple Books has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free book reader apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Apple Books is a digital platform for discovering, reading, and listening to a vast collection of books and audiobooks. It offers personalized recommendations, curated collections, and tools to customize your reading experience and track your progress.
You can customize your reading experience by choosing from various reading themes, adjusting font styles and sizes, line height, and letter spacing. The app also offers an Auto-Night Theme for comfortable reading in low light and vertical scrolling options.