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Best Free Digital Books Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

If you already know Amazon Kindle, this is the deeper bench. 249+ free digital books apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Free Digital Books Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoAug 2026
2FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (2.5K)YesYesAug 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (86K)NoNoAug 2026
4Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoAug 2026
5Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.4M)NoNoAug 2026
6Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (117K)YesNoAug 2026
7BorrowBoxBorrowBoxFree4.7★ (846)NoNoAug 2026
8CPI DigitalCPI DigitalFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Free Digital Books

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#1

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.8M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in Books
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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.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads#2

FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads by Radically Better

World's Largest Free Library
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.7(2.5K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#24in Books
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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.

Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple Inc.

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.4😐(86K 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

More Free Digital Books apps to explore

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Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Books, Manga, Movies and 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
5
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
(4.4M)
free
6
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Barnes & Noble NOOK
Barnes & Noble NOOK
eBooks, audiobooks, and more
Free

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.

Vast digital libraryPersonalized recommendationsCustomizable reading/listening
📚 Books
(117K)
free with in-app purchases
7
BorrowBox
BorrowBox
BorrowBox
Your library in one app
Free

Access a vast digital library of eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers from your local library. Browse, borrow, and enjoy content on any device with seamless syncing and personalized features.

Borrow eAudiobooks, eBooks, eMagazines, eNewspapersAll library formats in one appRead and listen directly in the app
📚 Books
(846)
free
8
CPI Digital
CPI Digital
CPI Digital
CPI Digital
Free

Access a wide range of eBooks from leading publishers directly on your device. This platform provides instant access to a curated collection of educational titles.

All-access eBook platformInstant access to titlesContent from top publishers
📚 Education
(1)
free
9
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
10
Andrea - Comics, Manga & Books
Andrea - Comics, Manga & Books
Andrea - Comics, Manga & Books
Library builder & reader
Free

Organize and read your personal collection of ebooks, comics, manga, and PDFs with extensive customization options. Build your ideal digital library with smart organization tools and a powerful reading experience.

Local-first reading libraryCustomizable collections and sectionsAdvanced reading profile settings
📚 Books
(2)
freemium
11
inteltrack
inteltrack
inteltrack
by Vergara Investments, LLC
Free

Manage your fleet of vehicles in real time using your phone. Access key information, customize vehicle visibility, and receive instant alerts for violations and geofence breaches.

Real-time vehicle trackingManage vehicles and groupsCustomizable vehicle visibility
🗺️ Navigation
(5)
free
12
CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary
CloudLibrary
browse, borrow and enjoy
Free

Manage your library account and discover new content. Borrow physical items, access eBooks and audiobooks, and receive helpful reminders. Personalize your reading experience and stay organized with this intuitive library companion.

Borrow physical and digital itemsAccess eBooks and AudiobooksManage multiple library accounts
📚 Books
(253K)
free
13
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Kobo Books & Audiobooks
Your eBook library, anywhere
Free

Access millions of eBooks and audiobooks with a highly customizable reading experience. Sync your progress across devices and discover new stories with guest browsing. Enjoy features like night mode, text-to-speech, and CarPlay integration.

Millions of eBooks and audiobooksCustomizable reading experienceSeamless eBook and audiobook playback
📚 Books
(27K)
free
14
Library Connection Mobile
Library Connection Mobile
Library Connection Mobile
Library Connection Inc
Free

Manage your local library account on the go. Search the catalog, borrow digital books and audiobooks, place holds, and renew items. The app also provides branch information and offers mobile self-checkout.

Search library catalogManage accountDownload eBooks and audiobooks
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free
15
Sutra — eBook Reader
Sutra — eBook Reader
Sutra — eBook Reader
Read Kavita, Calibre & OPDS
Free

Access your entire book collection from various sources in one beautiful app. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with synced progress, bookmarks, and highlights across devices. Organize your library with series info, search, and collections.

Connect Kavita, Calibre, and OPDS serversEPUB and PDF reading with page-curl effectRich typography and reading themes
📚 Books
(3)
free
16
Digital Book of Shadows
Digital Book of Shadows
Digital Book of Shadows
Witchy Grimoire & Moon Phase
Free

This app is a dedicated digital grimoire for modern witches, pagans, and Wiccans. It offers automatic moon phase tracking, spell reminders, a built-in tarot reader, and various journal entry types for spells, dreams, rituals, and sigils. Prioritizing privacy, it features biometric locking and keeps all data on the device.

Automatic moon phase and sign trackingSpell reminders and follow-up loggingBuilt-in tarot reader with card meanings
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
free
17
Delaware Library
Delaware Library
Delaware Library
by Delaware County District Library
Free

Access library services from your mobile device. Browse new releases, search the catalog, manage your account, and discover upcoming events. Enjoy easy access to digital collections and renewals, bringing the library to you.

Search library catalogAccess digital collectionsManage user account
📚 Books
(12)
free
18
Digital BOOK - Divine Memories
Digital BOOK - Divine Memories
Digital BOOK - Divine Memories
Unforgettable moments
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
BookVolts
BookVolts
BookVolts
Books on the blockchain
Free

This app connects authors and readers through blockchain-published digital books. Discover exclusive multimedia content and interact directly with your favorite authors. It offers a unique way to experience and acquire digital literature.

Publish digital books on the blockchainBuy and read Digital First Edition booksDiscover bonus audio and video content
📚 Books
(2)
free with in-app purchases
20
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
(3.5K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Free Digital Books

What are the best free digital books apps for iPhone?
Amazon Kindle: Reading App tops our free digital books apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.8M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Amazon Kindle: Reading App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 249+ free digital books apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can read eBooks, magazines, and comics that you have purchased on Amazon. The app also provides access to titles included with Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime memberships.
You can customize text size, font type, margins, text alignment, and orientation. You can also adjust brightness and background colors for comfortable reading day or night.