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225+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to free classic books or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 225+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Free Classic Books Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Books - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks LibraryBooks - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks LibraryFree2.5★ (254)NoYesJul 2026
2Gutenberg | eBook ReaderGutenberg | eBook ReaderFree4.5★ (685)YesYesJul 2026
3Best Classic BooksBest Classic BooksFree—NoYesJun 2026
4FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (2.3K)YesYesJul 2026
5My Books – Unlimited LibraryMy Books – Unlimited LibraryFree4.0★ (1.4K)YesYesJul 2026
6Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (71K)YesNoJul 2026
7Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.1M)NoNoJul 2026
8Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.7M)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Free Classic Books

Books - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks Library#1

Books - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks Library by Digital Press Publishing

Editor's Choice
📚 Books
2.5😞(254 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast library of over 23,000 classic ebooks and audiobooks for free. Enjoy a fully featured ereader with customizable options, automatic progress saving, and beautiful original covers. Discover curated collections and switch seamlessly between ebook and audiobook formats.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great selection of classic books
  • 📚 Fantastic source for many classic titles
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 💻 Works great on multiple devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Books won't download or render
  • 🔁 Endless 'rendering' process that never completes
  • 🚫 App no longer works, abandoned by developers
Gutenberg | eBook Reader#2

Gutenberg | eBook Reader by Webron Software LTD

Library & Librivox Audiobooks
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.5😐(685 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast library of public domain e-books and audiobooks from around the world. Explore tens of thousands of titles across numerous languages and categories, including classics and popular works.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive collection of classic literature
  • 💰 Free access to thousands of books
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 📖 Page-turning feature mimics physical books

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Search function is unreliable and confusing
  • 📱 Poor book organization and browsing
  • 💔 Missing many books found on Project Gutenberg website

More Free Classic Books apps to explore

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FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads
World's Largest Free 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
(2.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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 free books and audiobooks across numerous genres. Enjoy a modern, user-friendly interface designed for comfortable reading and listening. Discover classics, explore banned books, and get daily recommendations.

Over 50,000 free books and audiobooksMultiple genres including classics, fantasy, sci-fi, and banned booksAudiobook listening option
📚 Books
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
(71K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
(4.1M)
free
8
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Read eBooks & Magazines
Free

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.

Read purchased eBooksAccess Kindle UnlimitedCustomizable text and display
📚 Books
(5.7M)
free with in-app purchases
9
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More
Kindle, Audible, Amazon & more
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
(730K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
Free Books - 23,469 Classics For Less Than A Cup Of Coffee. An Extensive Ebooks And Audiobooks Library
by Digital Press Publishing
$0.99

Access a vast library of 23,469 classic ebooks and audiobooks with a fully featured ereader. Browse curated collections, enjoy original cover art, and save your reading progress automatically. Switch seamlessly between ebook and audiobook versions.

23,469 classic ebooks and audiobooksHandpicked book collectionsCustomizable ereader with Night Mode
📚 Books
(54)
paid
11
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Books, Comics, Movies & more
Free

Access a vast digital library of books, comics, movies, music, and more, all within a single application. Stream or download content for free with your library card, enjoying an ad-free experience and features like offline listening and dark mode.

Stream and download contentAd-free experienceAudiobooks and eBooks
📚 Books
(1.4M)
free
12
Offline Books - Read Unlimited
Offline Books - Read Unlimited
Offline Books - Read Unlimited
Classic eBooks Reader Library
Free

Access a vast library of classic public domain books for free. Download titles to read offline in multiple languages. This intuitive reader app offers a wide selection of literary works and authors.

Unlimited free booksOffline readingMultiple languages
📚 Books
(192)
free with in-app purchases
13
Audible: Ouça Audiolivros
Audible: Ouça Audiolivros
Audible: Ouça Audiolivros
Milhares de livros e áudio
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
14
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading
Epic - Kids' Books & Reading
Children’s Learning & eBooks
Free

Access a vast digital library for children, featuring over 40,000 books, audiobooks, and videos. This app offers interactive learning tools, multilingual content, and personalized reading experiences for kids. It supports both family and educational use, with features to track progress and build reading confidence.

40,000+ books, audiobooks, and videosRead-To-Me books and audiobooksMultilingual content (Spanish, French, Chinese, Gaelic)
📚 Education
(518K)
freemium
15
Gutenberg Classic Literature
Gutenberg Classic Literature
Gutenberg Classic Literature
Books from Project Gutenberg
Free

Access over 70,000 free classic books from Project Gutenberg. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable options like font size, themes, and bookmarks. Download books for offline access and track your reading progress.

Access 70,000+ classic booksOffline reading supportCustomizable reader (font, theme)
📚 Books
(0)
free
16
eBook Search - download books
eBook Search - download books
eBook Search - download books
Paper free book library
Free

Access a vast digital library of over 2 million free eBooks across all genres. Instantly download titles directly to your preferred reading device, including Kindle, Nook, and iBooks, without needing a library card. Discover classics, thrillers, and more, all available at your fingertips.

2 million+ free eBooksInstant downloadsSupports Kindle, Nook, iBooks
📚 Books
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
17
LibriVox Audiobooks – Ad-Free
LibriVox Audiobooks – Ad-Free
LibriVox Audiobooks – Ad-Free
45,000 classics. No ads.
$4.99

Access over 45,000 classic audiobooks in more than 30 languages, all without ads. Enjoy unlimited streaming or download for offline listening. Pay once for lifetime access to a vast library of timeless stories.

45,000+ free audiobooksNo adsOffline listening
📚 Books
(3)
paid
18
Audiobooks - Librivox library
Audiobooks - Librivox library
Audiobooks - Librivox library
150.000 Audio books & Podcasts
Free

Access a vast library of over 150,000 classic audiobooks and podcasts. Listen anywhere, download for offline playback, and engage with a community through comments and votes. Turn downtime into listening time with this extensive collection.

150,000+ classic audiobooksPodcast listeningOffline downloads
📚 Books
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Storytel - Audiobooks Library
Storytel - Audiobooks Library
Storytel - Audiobooks Library
Audio Books & Reading App
Free

Access a vast library of audiobooks and ebooks in various languages. Listen or read at your own pace, discover new stories, and enjoy exclusive content. Features include offline listening, personalized recommendations, and a dedicated kids mode.

Massive audiobook and ebook libraryPersonalized recommendationsOffline listening and reading
📚 Books
(11K)
subscription
20
Gutenberg Reader + Many Books
Gutenberg Reader + Many Books
Gutenberg Reader + Many Books
Gutenberg Books + eBook Reader
Free

Access over 100,000 free public domain eBooks from Project Gutenberg. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like text-to-speech, auto-scrolling, and note-taking. Download books for offline reading on any device.

Unlimited eBook downloadsCustomizable reading experienceText-to-Speech (TTS) mode
📚 Books
(104)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Classic Books

What are the best free classic books apps for iPhone?
Books - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks Library tops our free classic books apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 2.5-star average from 254 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Books - 23,469 Classics To Go. The Ultimate Ebooks And Audiobooks Library has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 225+ free classic books apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides access to a free library of over 23,000 classic ebooks and audiobooks. It includes a fully featured ereader with customizable options, automatic progress saving, and the ability to switch between ebook and audiobook versions of titles.
The ereader is beautiful, fast, and customizable. You can use Night Mode, change font sizes with a tap, and turn pages with a swipe. It also automatically saves your place in the book and allows you to upload your own epub books from Dropbox.