Best Free Kids Books Library Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know Hoopla, this is the deeper bench. 243+ free kids books library apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Free Kids Books Library Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8โ˜… (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
2BooktimeBooktimeFree4.7โ˜… (173)NoNoNov 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6โ˜… (138K)NoNoNov 2026
4Books For Kids: ReadingBooks For Kids: ReadingFree4.6โ˜… (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026
5Library For All ReaderLibrary For All ReaderFree3.7โ˜… (3)NoNoOct 2026
6Wondaer Interactive Kids BooksWondaer Interactive Kids BooksFree4.9โ˜… (72)YesNoOct 2026
7Bedtime Stories Books for KidsBedtime Stories Books for KidsFree4.6โ˜… (142)NoYesNov 2026
8Cuyahoga County Public LibraryCuyahoga County Public LibraryFree2.9โ˜… (84)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Kids Books Library

Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere#1

Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere by Midwest Tape, LLC

Books, Movies, Music, and More
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“š Books
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(1.4M ratings)
Free
#5in Books
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent selection of content
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use app
  • ๐Ÿš€ Convenient access to books, audiobooks, movies, and more
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Great resource for reading/listening
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful for dyslexic users

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Glitchy, crashes frequently
  • ๐Ÿ” Limited search and browsing functionality
  • ๐Ÿ” Inconsistent syncing across devices
  • ๐Ÿ” Unintuitive navigation
  • ๐Ÿ” Missing key features like previewing audiobooks
Booktime#2

Booktime by Hindawi Foundation

Beautifully illustrated books!
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“š Books
4.7(173 ratings)
Free
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Explore thousands of beautifully illustrated fiction and non-fiction books for children. This app brings stories to life with imaginative audiovisual storytelling, stunning illustrations, and high-resolution photography, all completely free.

Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“š Books
4.6๐Ÿ˜(138K 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Seamless integration across devices
  • ๐Ÿ“š Vast library of books available
  • ๐Ÿ‘ User-friendly interface
  • ๐ŸŽง Exceptional audiobook experience

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Books get deleted from local storage
  • ๐Ÿ› Unreliable syncing between devices
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Lack of audio closed captions
  • ๐Ÿค” Pricing concerns for some books
  • ๐Ÿค” Frustrating UI changes in recent updates

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FAQ about Free Kids Books Library

What are the best free kids books library apps for iPhone?
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere tops our free kids books library apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 1.4M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 243+ free kids books library apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.