Best Free Library Books Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the free library books category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Free Library Books Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
2Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (137K)NoNoNov 2026
4Little Free LibraryLittle Free LibraryFree3.8★ (199)NoNoOct 2026
5CloudLibraryCloudLibraryFree4.8★ (264K)NoNoNov 2026
6Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
7Bookly: Book TrackerBookly: Book TrackerFree4.6★ (63K)YesYesNov 2026
8My Books – Unlimited LibraryMy Books – Unlimited LibraryFree3.9★ (1.4K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Free Library Books

Libby, the library app#1

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(4.6M ratings)
Free
#3in Books
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Access your local library's digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free. Read or listen on your phone or tablet, download titles for offline use, and personalize your reading experience with customizable settings.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍 Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖 Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🕰️ Automatic returns to avoid late fees
  • 🎧 High-quality audiobook experience
  • 🆓 Free access with library card

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍 Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯 Buggy and unstable performance
  • 🔒 Lack of offline reading/listening
  • 📚 Limited selection in some genres
  • 🔙 Unintuitive navigation and UI
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere#2

Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere by Midwest Tape, LLC

Books, Movies, Music, and More
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8😊(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

  • 🚀 Excellent selection of content
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Convenient access to books, audiobooks, movies, and more
  • 👍 Great resource for reading/listening
  • 👍 Helpful for dyslexic users

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Limited search and browsing functionality
  • 🔍 Inconsistent syncing across devices
  • 🔍 Unintuitive navigation
  • 🔍 Missing key features like previewing audiobooks
Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
📚 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

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FAQ about Free Library Books

What are the best free library books apps for iPhone?
Libby, the library app tops our free library books apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 4.6M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Libby, the library app has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ free library books apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.