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Best Free Bookshelf Apps

228+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Apple Books is the household name in free bookshelf, but it's far from the only option. We track 228+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Free Bookshelf

Apple Books#1

Apple Books by Apple Inc.

Read, listen, discover.
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.4😐(71K ratings)
FreeAds
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Discover, read, and listen to a wide selection of books and audiobooks with personalised recommendations and curated collections. Set reading goals, customize your reading experience, and share with family members. Enjoy convenient features like Apple CarPlay integration and access from Apple Watch. Start your reading journey now!

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
Bookshelf-Your virtual library#2

Bookshelf-Your virtual library by SquidBit d.o.o.

Book Tracker, TBR, Reading Log
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8😊(2.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Organize your book collection using virtual shelves and tags, set reading goals, manage a wishlist, rate and review books, and connect with friends through a social profile. Stay motivated, discover new reads, and track your reading progress with a user-friendly interface. Join now for free and streamline your reading journey!

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Batch scanning feature
  • 📚 Excellent for organizing book collections
  • 💰 Free app with no limits

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Search function could be improved
  • 🔢 Inability to add multiple copies of the same book
  • 📷 Limited cover image options for some books
Bookology: Book Tracker#3

Bookology: Book Tracker by Empty Studio

Reading journal & bookshelf
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.7(374 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track your entire library, reading progress, and habits with a comprehensive book tracking and reading analytics app. Organize your books, monitor your reading progress, and build lasting habits with customizable features and detailed statistics.

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Book Tracker: Bookshelf & TBR
Book Tracker: Bookshelf & TBR
Book Tracker: Bookshelf & TBR
Lecture, livres lus et à lire
Free

Track your book collection with ease using an app that syncs seamlessly across all your devices. Organize your library, keep a wishlist, save quotes, and view reading statistics all in one place. Get started now and never lose track of a book again.

📚 Books
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5
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Kindle, Audible, Amazon & more
Free

A platform for discovering, reviewing, and sharing books with a community of readers. Find recommendations, write reviews, and connect with fellow book lovers. Start exploring the world of literature today!

📚 Books
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6
Bookmory - book tracker & TBR
Bookmory - book tracker & TBR
Bookmory - book tracker & TBR
Track & Remember Your Books
Free

Track and remember your books with an app that helps you manage your reading habits, track books across all formats, set goals, and create reading notes. Utilize features like reading timer, notes editor, reading calendar, and stats to enhance your reading experience and build a lasting reading habit. Sign up now and challenge your reading habit to remember more with Bookmory! For inquiries, email tonysoft.net@gmail.com.

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BookBuddy: Book Tracker
BookBuddy: Book Tracker
BookBuddy: Book Tracker
Bookshelf & reading list
Free

Track, organize, and share your book collection with ease using this powerful book management app. Quickly add books through various methods, categorize them, and access insightful reading statistics. Manage your classroom library efficiently as a teacher. Start managing your library today!

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BooksRun - Sell books for cash
BooksRun - Sell books for cash
BooksRun - Sell books for cash
Buyback of college textbooks
Free

An app that makes selling textbooks for cash easy and convenient, with features like quick barcode scanning, instant buyback quotes, free shipping, and fast payment options. Perfect for students and graduates looking to turn their unused books into money.

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Cosy Case: Digital Bookshelf
Cosy Case: Digital Bookshelf
Cosy Case: Digital Bookshelf
Bookshelf, Reading List
Free

This book tracking app lets you build a digital bookshelf, customize it with cozy decor, and share it with friends, making reading a relaxing and creative experience. You can add books, track reads, earn badges, and explore others' collections, all while enjoying a personalized digital reading nook.

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(78)
10
TBR - Bookshelf
TBR - Bookshelf
TBR - Bookshelf
Book Tracker, Reading List
Free

Track books you want to read, read, or are currently reading with the TBR - Bookshelf app. Rate and log your favorite moments, characters, quotes, and more. Get started for free and unlock additional features with a subscription.

📚 Books
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11
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
by VitalSource Technologies LLC
Free

Experience a digital-first study tool on iOS devices with access to VitalSource textbooks, enabling offline reading, customizable study tools like highlighters and flashcards, personalized reading settings, Read Aloud feature, and seamless syncing across devices. Requirements: VitalSource Bookshelf account, VitalSource textbooks, iOS 14.

📚 Education
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12
Bookwise: Book Tracker & TBR
Bookwise: Book Tracker & TBR
Bookwise: Book Tracker & TBR
Suivi de Livres & Lecture
Free

Manage your reading list with ease using this book tracking app. Keep track of books you want to read, are currently reading, and have finished. Stay organized and never lose sight of your reading goals.

📚 Books
(116)
13
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Read eBooks & Magazines
Free

A versatile platform for reading eBooks on various devices, offering a vast library of digital books. Explore a world of literature at your fingertips.

📚 Books
(5.7M)
14
iCollect Books: Library List
iCollect Books: Library List
iCollect Books: Library List
Organize a classroom bookshelf
Free

Create and organize a classroom bookshelf with the iCollect Books application. Keep track of your library collection easily. Start managing your books today!

📚 Books
(4K)
15
Bookshelf: Book Tracker & List
Bookshelf: Book Tracker & List
Bookshelf: Book Tracker & List
Reading Log, Shelf TBR Library
Free

Track and manage your personal library with a modern reading tracker app. Monitor reading progress, organize books, and set reading goals with ease. Organize your reading life today!

📚 Books
(4K)
16
Reading List: Book Tracker
Reading List: Book Tracker
Reading List: Book Tracker
TBR planner and bookshelf log
Free

Track and manage your reading list with ease using this TBR bookshelf planner and log. Add books by scanning barcodes, track your reading progress, organize custom lists, and view reading statistics. Start organizing your reading journey today!

📚 Books
(29K)
17
Bookly: Book Tracker
Bookly: Book Tracker
Bookly: Book Tracker
Bookshelf and reading manager
Free

Track your reading, manage books, set goals, and access detailed stats with this bookshelf and reading manager app. Improve your reading habits, rate books uniquely, and stay motivated to read more. Start tracking your reading progress today!

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18
Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books
Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books
Deseret Bookshelf LDS Books
by Deseret Book Digital
Free

Access a vast library of LDS audiobooks and eBooks with this app. Enjoy features like audiobook player, customizable reading modes, enhanced study tools, universal search, quote vault, and social sharing. Download now for 8 free classic LDS titles and a free audiobook.

📚 Books
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19
Fable: Track & Discuss Books
Fable: Track & Discuss Books
Fable: Track & Discuss Books
A modern app for every reader
Free

Discover a dynamic app that allows you to explore a vast collection of stories in various genres through an interactive and engaging platform. Dive into a world of limitless imagination by downloading the app now!

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20
My Books – Unlimited Library
My Books – Unlimited Library
My Books – Unlimited Library
Use your free time to read
Free

Access a vast library of over 50,000 books and audiobooks for free with My Books app. Explore genres like classics, fantasy, and banned books, or simply listen to audiobooks. With a modern design and new features, reading has never been more enjoyable.

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