Best Listen To Books Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best listen to books apps on iPhone average 4.7★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Listen To Books Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooksAudiobooks.com: Get audiobooksFree4.7★ (66K)NoYesNov 2026
2Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible: Audiobooks & PodcastsFree4.9★ (5.6M)NoYesNov 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (137K)NoNoNov 2026
4Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
5Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
6Readless · Listen to eBooksReadless · Listen to eBooksFree—NoYesOct 2026
7Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (528K)YesYesNov 2026
8Aloud: Listen to Any BookAloud: Listen to Any BookFree—NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Listen To Books

Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks#1

Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks by Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC

Listen to novels
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.7😊(66K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#19in Books
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Access a vast library of audio entertainment, including bestsellers, new releases, and sleep stories. Stream or download titles for offline listening, with personalized recommendations and features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple to use
  • 🚀 Great selection of books
  • 💡 Useful features like sleep timer and playback speed
  • 👍 Seamless experience across devices
  • 🚀 Fast downloads
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Issues with bookmarking and navigation
  • 🐛 Occasional playback issues and loss of progress
  • 💰 Relatively expensive credits/subscription
  • 🐛 Confusing VIP book selection
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts#2

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts by Audible, Inc.

Listen to stories you love
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9😐(5.6M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#1in Books
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Access a vast library of audiobooks, exclusive podcasts, and original content. Enjoy seamless listening with features like adjustable playback speed, offline downloads, and sleep timers. Discover new stories through AI-powered recommendations and curated collections.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • 👍 Wide selection of books
  • 👍 Narration quality is good
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 👍 Helpful customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and sync issues
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription and book prices
  • 🤔 Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • 🤔 Limited functionality in the app (e.g. no in-app purchases)
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 Listen To Books

What are the best listen to books apps for iPhone?
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks tops our listen to books apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 66K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top listen to books apps we rank are free to download, including Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks and Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts.
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ listen to books apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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