Best Free Books To Read Audio Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Finding the right free books to read audio apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 242+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Free Books To Read Audio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (28K)NoNoNov 2026
2Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooksAudiobooks.com: Get audiobooksFree4.7★ (67K)NoYesNov 2026
3Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (119K)YesNoNov 2026
4Heartale-Books & AudiobooksHeartale-Books & AudiobooksFree4.9★ (38)NoYesNov 2026
5AI Reader: Read Aloud Pdf BookAI Reader: Read Aloud Pdf BookFree4.7★ (210)YesNoNov 2026
6Chirp AudiobooksChirp AudiobooksFree4.8★ (90K)NoNoNov 2026
7FreeReader | Text to SpeechFreeReader | Text to SpeechFree5.0★ (2)NoYesOct 2026
8My Books – Unlimited LibraryMy Books – Unlimited LibraryFree3.9★ (1.4K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Books To Read Audio

Kobo Books & Audiobooks#1

Kobo Books & Audiobooks by Rakuten Kobo Inc.

Your eBook library, anywhere
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.5😐(28K ratings)
Free
#57in Books
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Access millions of eBooks and audiobooks with a customizable reading experience. Seamlessly sync your progress, notes, and highlights across devices. Discover new stories and enjoy hands-free listening with text-to-speech.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Wide selection of books
  • 💰 Affordable pricing
  • 📚 Syncs across devices
  • 🎨 Customizable reading experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Synchronization issues
  • 🤔 Difficult to navigate
  • 🔍 Poor search/discovery
  • 📖 Unreliable bookmarking
  • 🔧 Buggy updates
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
#19in 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
Barnes & Noble NOOK#3

Barnes & Noble NOOK by Barnes & Noble

eBooks, audiobooks, and more
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.7😐(119K ratings)
FreeAds
#44in Books
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Access a vast digital library of millions of eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga, magazines, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized recommendations, customize your reading and listening experience, and sync content across all your devices. Share your favorite reads with friends and discover free titles.

What We Love

  • 📚 Great for reading books and magazines
  • 🔍 Convenient search and discovery features
  • 🌈 Customizable reading experience
  • 📱 Seamless experience across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes with large files
  • 📥 Difficulty downloading and accessing purchased books
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and organization features
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

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FAQ about Free Books To Read Audio

What are the best free books to read audio apps for iPhone?
Kobo Books & Audiobooks tops our free books to read audio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 28K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Kobo Books & Audiobooks has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 242+ free books to read audio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.