Best Free Books Online Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 250+ free books online apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Free Books Online Apps (November 2026)

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1Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (137K)NoNoNov 2026
2Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
3FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026
4Readeat – online book readerReadeat – online book readerFree—NoYesSep 2026
5Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
6Bookly: Book TrackerBookly: Book TrackerFree4.6★ (63K)YesYesNov 2026
7My Books – Unlimited LibraryMy Books – Unlimited LibraryFree3.9★ (1.4K)YesYesNov 2026
8Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Books Online

Apple Books#1

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.6😐(137K 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
Amazon Kindle: Reading App#2

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.9M ratings)
Free
#4in Books
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Access and read millions of ebooks, magazines, and comics on your device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and layout. Sync your progress, notes, and highlights across all your devices seamlessly.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)
  • 🔁 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💰 Affordable books and Kindle Unlimited subscription

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
  • 🔄 Unreliable syncing between devices
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads#3

FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads by Quillbound Studios Ltd

World's Largest Free Library
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.7(3.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#24in Books
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Access a vast library of over 76,000 free books across all genres. Discover new reads with personalized recommendations, search by author or genre, and enjoy offline reading. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and themes.

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FAQ about Free Books Online

What are the best free books online apps for iPhone?
Apple Books tops our free books online apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 137K 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 November 2026.
We track 250+ free books online apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.