Best Literary Criticism Apps

161+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated October 2026

Out of 161+ literary criticism apps on iOS, 19 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Literary Criticism Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	BOT Literary Criticism	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	No	May 2026
2	Literary Criticism Books	$1.99	—	No	No	Sep 2026
3	Literary Review	Free	2.5★ (6)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
4	The New York Review of Books	Free	4.8★ (4.5K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
5	The New Criterion	Free	4.7★ (362)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
6	The Times Literary Supplement	Free	4.7★ (1.1K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
7	London Review of Books	Free	4.9★ (3.3K)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
8	The Critic	Free	4.7★ (7)	No	Yes	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Literary Criticism

#1

BOT Literary Criticism by Peggy Markham

Best of Texas Contest & Apps

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

Free

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Prepare for the Texas UIL High School Literary Criticism contest with flashcards and quizzes. Learn literary terms, prize winners, and reading selection facts. Access full content with a school-year subscription.

#2

Literary Criticism Books by Ngoc Anh

read along audiobooks

Strong Contender

0.0(0 ratings)

$1.99

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#3

Literary Review by Literary Review

Worth Considering

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

2.5(6 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Access Britain's leading independent book magazine, featuring reviews of new releases across fiction, history, politics, and more. Explore essays, cultural commentary, and a searchable archive dating back to 1979. Enjoy offline reading with synced issues.

More Literary Criticism apps to explore

The New York Review of Books

The New York Review of Books

The New York Review of Books

Access in-depth essays, reviews, and debates on literature, politics, art, and ideas from leading global thinkers. Includes the full print edition and exclusive online content, with bookmarking and a link to a curated shop.

In-depth essays and reviewsDebates on literature, politics, and artFull print edition included

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

free with in-app purchases

The New Criterion

The New Criterion

The New Criterion

by Foundation for Cultural Review, Inc.

This monthly review offers incisive criticism on culture and the arts. It features a wide range of established and emerging critics, engaging with the best of thought and discourse.

Monthly review of culture and artsIncisive criticismFeatures established and emerging critics

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

The Times Literary Supplement

The Times Literary Supplement

The Times Literary Supplement

by Times Media Limited (Apps)

Access literary criticism, essays, poems, and cultural commentary. Explore fiction, philosophy, politics, and more with an easy search function and back issues. Includes weekly podcasts for in-depth cultural exploration.

Literary discoveriesIncisive criticismEssays and poems

free with in-app purchases

London Review of Books

London Review of Books

London Review of Books

Books, politics and ideas

Access Europe's leading magazine of books and ideas, featuring exciting writing on literature, history, politics, and more. Read issues offline, save articles, and customize your reading experience with adjustable text size and dark mode. Explore a decade of content.

Offline readingEarly access to new issuesSave articles

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

free with in-app purchases

For open-minded readers

This monthly magazine offers in-depth analysis of politics, ideas, art, and literature. It aims to foster honest criticism and intellectual rigor, providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives.

Monthly magazine downloadPolitics, ideas, art, literature coverageIn-depth analysis

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

free with in-app purchases

Discover Philosophy's Giants

Explore the works and philosophies of iconic thinkers like Nietzsche and Marx. This app offers detailed backgrounds, insightful analyses, and personal reflections to deepen your understanding of their timeless ideas. Ideal for students, scholars, or anyone interested in profound literature and philosophy.

Detailed backgrounds of thinkersInsightful analyses of philosophiesPersonal reflections on ideas

free with in-app purchases

Marginal: Annotate great books

Marginal: Annotate great books

Marginal: Annotate great books

Make your notes and read ours

This app allows you to annotate books by highlighting lines and writing notes directly beside them. Your annotations stay with the sentence, even when text size changes. It also offers exclusive "Marginal Edition" versions of classic books with added context.

Handwritten notes beside textHighlighting and note exportiCloud sync across devices

Literary Analysis Quiz

Literary Analysis Quiz

Literary Analysis Quiz

by SpurDawgDev LLC

Learn and test your knowledge of literary techniques and devices with this educational app. It offers flashcards for studying, a review mode to identify strengths and weaknesses, and a timed quiz to challenge your comprehension.

Learn concepts with flashcardsReview known and unknown conceptsTimed quiz for fast-paced testing

by KJ Education Ltd

Explore and understand the ancient Georgian poem "The Man in the Panther's Skin." Features include side-by-side modern and old Georgian text, chapter summaries, and a collection of aphorisms sorted by theme.

Side-by-side old and modern Georgian textShort chapter summariesCollection of aphorisms sorted by theme

Quotation Bank: Exam Revision

Quotation Bank: Exam Revision

Quotation Bank: Exam Revision

Daily quotes, expert analysis

Classic literature, one a day.

Discover a new literary masterpiece daily for a year, spanning diverse genres and cultures. Explore curated reading paths, author profiles, and thematic collections. Track your progress and unlock personalized reading statistics.

Daily literary selectionCurated reading pathsThematic collections

English Poetry Collection

English Poetry Collection

English Poetry Collection

Experience the World of Poetry

Explore a vast library of over 3000 poems from more than 170 authors. Discover new works with a daily or random poem feature, save your favorites, and learn about poets with included biographies. Enjoy a modern, user-friendly experience with night mode and multi-language support.

3000+ poems170+ authorsPoem of the Day

Bring the great books to life

Enhance your reading of classic literature with an AI companion that provides instant context, definitions, and historical insights. Visualize scenes from the books you're reading with AI-generated illustrations. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with customizable themes and typography.

AI-powered contextual explanationsAI-generated scene illustrationsAccess to thousands of public-domain books

Wuthering Heights and Lows

Wuthering Heights and Lows

Wuthering Heights and Lows

Presented by VSM ELA

Explore the complex relationships and narrative structure of a classic novel with an interactive family tree and chronological timeline. Enhance your understanding with literary analysis podcasts, a vocabulary guide, and an atmospheric soundtrack.

Interactive genealogical treeChronological timeline of eventsAtmospheric soundtrack playlist

Discover the joy of reading

Access a vast library of over 20,000 public-domain books for free. Discover titles by describing scenes, customize your reading experience with various themes and text options, and enjoy offline reading. An optional AI assistant provides plot summaries and explanations without spoilers.

20,000+ public domain booksScene-based book searchCustomizable reader themes

🎬 Entertainment

by GradeSaver LLC

Access high-quality study guides for literature, written by Harvard students. Each guide provides comprehensive summaries, character analysis, themes, historical context, and quizzes. Purchase individual guides or subscribe for full access to a vast library of literary resources.

Harvard-edited study guidesChapter-by-chapter summariesCharacter and theme analysis

free with in-app purchases

Time by Literature Quotes

This app displays a new quote from literature every minute, matching the current time. It offers a wide selection of quotes from various genres and authors in a simple, elegant interface.

Real-time literary quotesQuotes match current timeDiverse selection of authors and genres

FAQ about Literary Criticism

What are the best literary criticism apps for iPhone?

BOT Literary Criticism tops our literary criticism apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free literary criticism apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top literary criticism apps we rank are free to download, including BOT Literary Criticism and Literary Review.

Does BOT Literary Criticism have ads or in-app purchases?

BOT Literary Criticism has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many literary criticism apps are on the App Store?

We track 161+ literary criticism apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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