Best Free Magazines Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Readly is the household name in free magazines, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Free Magazines Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Readly: Newspapers & MagazinesReadly: Newspapers & MagazinesFree4.7★ (438)YesYesOct 2026
2Magzter: Magazines, NewspapersMagzter: Magazines, NewspapersFree4.5★ (5.7K)NoYesNov 2026
3Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
4ZINIO - Magazine NewsstandZINIO - Magazine NewsstandFree4.6★ (16K)NoYesNov 2026
5Flipboard: The Social MagazineFlipboard: The Social MagazineFree4.7★ (329K)YesNoNov 2026
6Apple NewsApple NewsFree4.6★ (1.7M)YesYesNov 2026
7Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
8Real Simple MagazineReal Simple MagazineFree4.5★ (380)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Magazines

Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers#2

Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers by Magzter Inc.

Access 10,000+ popular titles
4.5😐(5.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#82in Magazines & Newspapers
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Access a vast digital newsstand with over 10,000 popular magazines and newspapers from around the world. Enjoy reading across diverse categories, download titles for offline access, and discover curated content. Offers a free trial for unlimited reading.

What We Love

  • 🤩 Amazing variety of magazines
  • 🗓️ Convenient digital access
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 📱 Seamless reading experience
  • 🌍 Global content coverage

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • ⚠️ Unreliable app performance
  • 🚫 Limited access to popular magazines
  • 💸 Unexpected charges and billing issues
  • 🌐 Lack of regional content for some users
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 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.)
  • 🔁 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

More Free Magazines apps to explore

FAQ about Free Magazines

What are the best free magazines apps for iPhone?
Readly: Newspapers & Magazines tops our free magazines apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 438 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Readly: Newspapers & Magazines shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ free magazines apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.