Best Free Kindle App

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free kindle app list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Kindle App (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
2Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (143K)NoNoNov 2026
3Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (119K)YesNoNov 2026
4Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
5Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (28K)NoNoNov 2026
6eBooks for Kindle & AudiobookseBooks for Kindle & AudiobooksFree4.2★ (9)YesNoOct 2026
7Kindling AppKindling AppFree1.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
8WordGlean - Kindle HighlightsWordGlean - Kindle Highlights$0.99—NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Kindle App

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#1

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.9M 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
Apple Books#2

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.6😐(143K 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
Barnes & Noble NOOK#3

Barnes & Noble NOOK by Barnes & Noble

eBooks, audiobooks, and more
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.7😐(119K ratings)
FreeAds
#43in Books
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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.

What We Love

  • 📚 Great for reading books and magazines
  • 🔍 Convenient search and discovery features
  • 🌈 Customizable reading experience
  • 📱 Seamless experience across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes with large files
  • 📥 Difficulty downloading and accessing purchased books
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and organization features
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

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FAQ about Free Kindle App

What is the best free kindle app for iPhone?
Amazon Kindle: Reading App tops our free kindle app ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.9M 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 November 2026.
We track 249+ free kindle app on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.