Best Listening To Books Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free listening to books apps? 20 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download โ€” no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Listening To Books Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible: Audiobooks & PodcastsFree4.9โ˜… (5.6M)NoYesNov 2026
2Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6โ˜… (142K)NoNoNov 2026
3Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9โ˜… (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
4Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8โ˜… (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
5Speechify โ€“ Text to Speech PDFSpeechify โ€“ Text to Speech PDFFree4.7โ˜… (528K)YesYesNov 2026
6NovelFlow-Unlimited BooksNovelFlow-Unlimited BooksFree4.7โ˜… (12K)NoYesNov 2026
7Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9โ˜… (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
8Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7โ˜… (119K)YesNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Listening To Books

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts#1

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts by Audible, Inc.

Listen to stories you love
Editor's Choice
๐Ÿ“š Books
4.9๐Ÿ˜(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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Convenient for listening while doing other tasks
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Wide selection of books
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Narration quality is good
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use app
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Helpful customer service

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Buggy app with crashes and sync issues
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Difficult to cancel subscription
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive subscription and book prices
  • ๐Ÿค” Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • ๐Ÿค” Limited functionality in the app (e.g. no in-app purchases)
Apple Books#2

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ“š Books
4.6๐Ÿ˜(142K 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

  • ๐Ÿš€ Seamless integration across devices
  • ๐Ÿ“š Vast library of books available
  • ๐Ÿ‘ User-friendly interface
  • ๐ŸŽง Exceptional audiobook experience

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Books get deleted from local storage
  • ๐Ÿ› Unreliable syncing between devices
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Lack of audio closed captions
  • ๐Ÿค” Pricing concerns for some books
  • ๐Ÿค” Frustrating UI changes in recent updates
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 Listening To Books

What are the best listening to books apps for iPhone?
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts tops our listening to books apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.6M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top listening to books apps we rank are free to download, including Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts and Apple Books.
Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ listening to books apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.