Best Free Ebooks Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Finding the right free ebooks apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 248+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Free Ebooks Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (137K)NoNoNov 2026
2FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026
3Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
4Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
5eBook Search - download bookseBook Search - download booksFree4.5★ (3.5K)YesNoNov 2026
6Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
7My Books – Unlimited LibraryMy Books – Unlimited LibraryFree3.9★ (1.4K)YesYesNov 2026
8Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (28K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Ebooks

Apple Books#1

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.6😐(137K 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
  • 🤔 Pricing concerns for some books
  • 🤔 Frustrating UI changes in recent updates
FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads#2

FreeBooks: 76,000 Top Reads by Quillbound Studios Ltd

World's Largest Free Library
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.7(3.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#24in Books
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Access a vast library of over 76,000 free books across all genres. Discover new reads with personalized recommendations, search by author or genre, and enjoy offline reading. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and themes.

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#3

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.9M ratings)
Free
#4in Books
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Access and read millions of ebooks, magazines, and comics on your device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and layout. Sync your progress, notes, and highlights across all your devices seamlessly.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)
  • 🔁 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💰 Affordable books and Kindle Unlimited subscription

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
  • 🔄 Unreliable syncing between devices
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

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FAQ about Free Ebooks

What are the best free ebooks apps for iPhone?
Apple Books tops our free ebooks apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 137K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Apple Books has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ free ebooks apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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