Best Listen To Books Audio Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Chirp Audiobooks, this is the deeper bench. 240+ listen to books audio apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Listen To Books Audio Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chirp AudiobooksChirp AudiobooksFree4.8★ (90K)NoNoNov 2026
2Audiobooks - 5,239 Classics Ready to ListenAudiobooks - 5,239 Classics Ready to Listen$1.993.1★ (11)NoYesOct 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (135K)NoNoNov 2026
4Bookmate. Listen & read booksBookmate. Listen & read booksFree4.5★ (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026
5Audiobook Unlimited to eReaderAudiobook Unlimited to eReaderFree4.5★ (734)NoYesNov 2026
6Apple PodcastsApple PodcastsFree4.9★ (2.1M)YesNoNov 2026
7Audioflow-Listen to SomethingAudioflow-Listen to SomethingFree—NoYesAug 2026
8Audiobooks Now Audio BooksAudiobooks Now Audio BooksFree4.1★ (431)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Listen To Books Audio

Chirp Audiobooks#1

Chirp Audiobooks by Pubmark Inc.

Audio without Subscriptions
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.8😊(90K ratings)
Free
#41in Books
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Discover and purchase audiobooks without a monthly subscription. Access daily deals on bestsellers starting at $1, plus hundreds of free titles. Download or stream your purchased audiobooks for offline listening.

What We Love

  • 💰 Affordable audiobooks
  • 📚 Good selection of books
  • 🔍 Easy to browse and find books
  • 🎧 Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • 🤝 Helpful customer service

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App stability issues (crashes, losing place in books)
  • 🔍 Difficult to manage/organize large library
  • 🚫 Lack of features (no CarPlay support, no bookmarks)
  • 🇨🇦 Limited availability in certain regions
3.1😊(11 ratings)
$1.99In-App Purchases
#99in Books
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Access a vast library of over 5,000 classic audiobooks with a fully featured player. Enjoy automatic progress saving, curated collections, and beautiful custom covers. Listen to timeless literature on the go without limits.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great selection of classic books
  • 🎧 Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • 💰 Excellent value for free audiobooks
  • 🔍 Easy to navigate and use

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 Inconsistent audio quality and narration
  • 🔀 Chapters read by different narrators within a book
  • 🇺🇸 American accents for non-American books
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and download issues
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 Listen To Books Audio

What are the best listen to books audio apps for iPhone?
Chirp Audiobooks tops our listen to books audio apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 90K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top listen to books audio apps we rank are free to download, including Chirp Audiobooks and Apple Books.
Chirp Audiobooks has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 240+ listen to books audio apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.