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245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to free classic books or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 245+ 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 (September 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★ (257)NoYesAug 2026
2My Books – Unlimited LibraryMy Books – Unlimited LibraryFree4.0★ (1.4K)YesYesSep 2026
3Vellum: Classic Books ReaderVellum: Classic Books ReaderFree—NoNoJul 2026
4Gutenberg | eBook ReaderGutenberg | eBook ReaderFree4.5★ (713)YesYesSep 2026
5Best Classic BooksBest Classic BooksFree—YesYesAug 2026
6Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (89K)NoNoSep 2026
7Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoSep 2026
8FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (2.9K)YesYesSep 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, s.r.o.

Editor's Choice
📚 Books
2.5😞(257 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
  • 💤 Hasn't been updated in years
My Books – Unlimited Library#2

My Books – Unlimited Library by Digital Press Publishing, s.r.o.

Use your free time to read
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.0😞(1.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Free books
  • 👍 Wide range of classic books
  • 💡 Ability to read on the go

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Lack of modern/popular books
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for some features

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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 September 2026, with a 2.5-star average from 257 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 September 2026.
We track 245+ free classic books apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.