Best Ireader Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best ireader apps on iPhone average 3.9★ across 243+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Ireader Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iReader-Story, Novel & E-bookiReader-Story, Novel & E-bookFree4.8★ (40K)YesYesNov 2026
2掌閱iReader掌閱iReaderFree3.3★ (180)YesYesOct 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (135K)NoNoNov 2026
4Novelmates-Best Stories&NovelsNovelmates-Best Stories&NovelsFree4.1★ (4.5K)YesYesNov 2026
5i-Readeri-ReaderFree4.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
6Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
7iReader:QR and Barcode ScanneriReader:QR and Barcode ScannerFree5.0★ (3)NoNoOct 2026
8Precious Pages iReaderPrecious Pages iReaderFree1.6★ (39)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Ireader

iReader-Story, Novel & E-book#1

iReader-Story, Novel & E-book by HK IReader Technology Limited

Romantic Stories Library
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.8😞(40K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover a vast library of romantic novels and comics with this storytelling platform. Enjoy daily updates, offline reading, and a customizable reading experience with features like eye-protection mode and auto-read. Manage your collection and import files easily.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth reading experience
  • 📚 Good selection of stories
  • 👍 Easy to navigate

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive to read full books
  • 🔒 Issues with purchasing and credits
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency around costs
掌閱iReader#2

掌閱iReader by HK IReader Technology Limited

Strong Contender
📚 Books
3.3😞(180 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a comfortable reading experience with a vast library of authorized novels. Explore diverse genres and popular titles, with personalized settings and timely updates. Discover new stories and connect with fellow readers.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive free book resources available
  • ⬆️ File upload feature from PC to phone
  • 👁️ Eye-care reading modes
  • 🎨 User-friendly interface (in older versions)
  • 🔊 Text-to-speech/audio reading functionality (previously)
  • 📖 Comprehensive book selection

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Excessive advertisements throughout app
  • 🐛 App crashes and won't open
  • 🌐 Forced traditional Chinese characters only
  • 🗑️ Removed text-to-speech audio reading feature
  • ❌ Missing simplified Chinese language option
  • 🎨 Poor UI design after recent update
  • 💰 High pricing for book content
  • 🔐 Screenshot blocking functionality
  • ⚙️ Lost customization and personalization options
  • 📄 PDF file opening issues
  • 🌍 Regional pricing discrimination (US vs China)
  • 📱 No iPad split-screen support
  • 🔤 Limited font options
Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6😐(135K 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 Ireader

What are the best ireader apps for iPhone?
iReader-Story, Novel & E-book tops our ireader apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 40K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top ireader apps we rank are free to download, including iReader-Story, Novel & E-book and 掌閱iReader.
iReader-Story, Novel & E-book shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 243+ ireader apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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