Best Netgalley Apps

86+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 3.5★, the netgalley category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 86+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Netgalley Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NetGalley ShelfNetGalley ShelfFree2.1★ (87)NoNoOct 2026
2Goodreads: Book Tracker & MoreGoodreads: Book Tracker & MoreFree4.8★ (761K)NoNoNov 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (130K)NoNoNov 2026
4NetTVNetTVFree1.9★ (38)NoYesOct 2026
5NethouseNethouseFree—NoNoOct 2026
6단비챗단비챗Free—YesYesOct 2026
7Holiday Friend FinderHoliday Friend FinderFree—NoYesMay 2026
8The LimewoodThe LimewoodFree—NoNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Netgalley

NetGalley Shelf#1

NetGalley Shelf by NetGalley, LLC

reading & listening app
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
2.1😞(87 ratings)
Free
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Access and review digital books and audiobooks provided by publishers and authors. Discover new titles, download them for offline reading, or stream audiobooks directly within the app. This platform is designed for book advocates and industry professionals to provide valuable feedback.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works fine for some users
  • 👍 Keeps user logged in
  • 👍 Audiobooks work well
  • 🚀 Able to read ebooks

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Narration speed issues
  • 🐛 Confusing interface
  • 🔒 Login issues
  • 🐛 Bookmarks and positions don't sync
  • 🐛 No built-in dictionary
  • 🐛 Limited font and formatting customization
  • 🐛 Audiobooks have quality issues
  • 🐛 Audiobooks stop unexpectedly
  • 🐛 Difficult to navigate
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Doesn't remember reading position
  • 🐛 Formatting issues
  • 🐛 Slow performance
  • 🐛 Glitchy scrolling
  • 🐛 Difficult to remove downloads
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More#2

Goodreads: Book Tracker & More by Goodreads

Reviews, lists & reading goals
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8😊(761K ratings)
Free
#8in Books
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This app connects you with a vast community of readers to discover new books. Get personalized recommendations, track your reading progress, and see what your friends are enjoying. Scan book barcodes in stores to add them to your wish list and read reviews before you buy.

What We Love

  • 📚 Great resource for book lovers
  • 👥 Helpful community and reviews
  • 🔍 Useful for discovering new books
  • 🗓️ Effective for tracking reading progress
  • 🗂️ Convenient organization of books

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and navigation
  • 🔢 Lack of half-star rating option
  • 📊 Limited statistics and data tracking
  • 🔔 Annoying notifications and spam
Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6😐(130K 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 Netgalley

What are the best netgalley apps for iPhone?
NetGalley Shelf tops our netgalley apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 2.1-star average from 87 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top netgalley apps we rank are free to download, including NetGalley Shelf and Goodreads: Book Tracker & More.
NetGalley Shelf has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 86+ netgalley apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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