Best Goodreads Free Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best goodreads free apps on iPhone average 4.4โ˜… across 249+ titles โ€” we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Goodreads Free Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Goodreads: Book Tracker & MoreGoodreads: Book Tracker & MoreFree4.8โ˜… (762K)NoNoNov 2026
2Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9โ˜… (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
3Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9โ˜… (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
4FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7โ˜… (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026
5GoodNovel - Booktok, StoriesGoodNovel - Booktok, StoriesFree4.5โ˜… (235K)NoYesNov 2026
6Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6โ˜… (136K)NoNoNov 2026
7GoodRead - Novel&RomanceGoodRead - Novel&RomanceFreeโ€”NoYesMay 2026
8Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible: Audiobooks & PodcastsFree4.9โ˜… (5.6M)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Goodreads Free

Goodreads: Book Tracker & More#1

Goodreads: Book Tracker & More by Goodreads

Reviews, lists & reading goals
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“š Books
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(762K ratings)
Free
#7in Books
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This app connects you with a vast community of readers to discover new books. Get personalized recommendations, track your reading progress, and see what your friends are enjoying. Scan book barcodes in stores to add them to your wish list and read reviews before you buy.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ“š Great resource for book lovers
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Helpful community and reviews
  • ๐Ÿ” Useful for discovering new books
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Effective for tracking reading progress
  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Convenient organization of books

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent bugs and glitches
  • ๐Ÿ” Inconsistent search and navigation
  • ๐Ÿ”ข Lack of half-star rating option
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Limited statistics and data tracking
  • ๐Ÿ”” Annoying notifications and spam
Amazon Kindle: Reading App#2

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“š Books
4.9๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿ“š Huge library of books
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Portable and convenient
  • ๐Ÿ” Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • ๐ŸŒ™ Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)
  • ๐Ÿ” Seamless syncing across devices
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Affordable books and Kindle Unlimited subscription

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ›’ Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • ๐Ÿ” Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Unreliable syncing between devices
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Drains device battery quickly
Libby, the library app#3

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Worth Considering
๐Ÿ“š Books
4.9๐Ÿ˜Š(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

  • ๐Ÿ“š Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • ๐Ÿ” Convenient search and browsing features
  • ๐Ÿ”– Easy to manage holds and returns
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Seamless syncing across devices
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Automatic returns to avoid late fees
  • ๐ŸŽง High-quality audiobook experience
  • ๐Ÿ†“ Free access with library card

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Long wait times for popular titles
  • ๐Ÿ” Confusing search and filtering options
  • ๐Ÿคฏ Buggy and unstable performance
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Lack of offline reading/listening
  • ๐Ÿ“š Limited selection in some genres
  • ๐Ÿ”™ Unintuitive navigation and UI

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FAQ about Goodreads Free

What are the best goodreads free apps for iPhone?
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More tops our goodreads free apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 762K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ goodreads free apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.