Best Nonfiction Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

BeFreed is the household name in nonfiction, but it's far from the only option. We track 244+ alternatives and competitors on iOS β€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Nonfiction Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BeFreed: Get Smarter Daily!BeFreed: Get Smarter Daily!Free4.7β˜… (4.1K)YesYesOct 2026
2BrainShortsBrainShortsFree5.0β˜… (2)NoNoMay 2026
3Best Seller BooksBest Seller BooksFree4.0β˜… (1)NoNoOct 2026
4HISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesHISTORY: Shows & DocumentariesFree4.6β˜… (1.8K)YesNoNov 2026
5Summrize BooksSummrize BooksFree4.8β˜… (21)NoNoOct 2026
6MicroBook: read book summariesMicroBook: read book summariesFree4.5β˜… (816)NoNoOct 2026
7Spark Summaries: NonfictionSpark Summaries: NonfictionFreeβ€”NoYesAug 2026
8Blinkist: Book Summaries DailyBlinkist: Book Summaries DailyFree4.8β˜… (158K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Nonfiction

BeFreed: Get Smarter Daily!#1

BeFreed: Get Smarter Daily! by beFreed, Inc

Insights from books and more
Editor's Choice
πŸ“š Books
4.7😊(4.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app creates personalized audio learning plans from books, research, and expert talks to help you develop specific skills like leadership or charisma. It adapts to your progress and offers practice sessions with real-time feedback. Learn in your preferred voice, length, and style, with organized notes to retain key takeaways.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Custom Podcasts
  • πŸ‘ Wish I Had This in College
  • πŸ‘ Better than Blinkist
  • πŸ‘ I like this app sooo much
  • πŸ‘ Loving it so far
  • πŸ‘ One of the few apps I actually keep
  • πŸ‘ Great support, even better app
  • πŸ‘ Didn't expect to love it this much
  • πŸ‘ Knowledge trusted sources
  • πŸ‘ Amazing
  • πŸ‘ The best personalization learning app
  • πŸ‘ Perfect for running
  • πŸ‘ Fabulous app
  • πŸ‘ Essential Resource For Any Lifelong Learner
  • πŸ‘ Good for commute
  • πŸ‘ Perfect for ADHD brains
  • πŸ‘ Reading finally fits my life
  • πŸ‘ My new book app I guess?
  • πŸ‘ Amazing use of AI
  • πŸ‘ Must-have for quick daily insight
  • πŸ‘ Cool book app

Room to Improve

  • πŸ€” Great idea poor execution
  • πŸ€” Why did all the covers change to AI generated covers and the setting button doesn't work
  • πŸ’° Amazing idea and probably a great app if you want to pay. I do not. I just want something free.
  • πŸ€” I want to be able to read the entire book not just summaries
BrainShorts#2

BrainShorts by Scalogy, Inc.

Grow your brain
Strong Contender
πŸ“š Books
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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Access summaries and recommendations from over 40 million books across various genres. Replace scrolling with insightful takeaways to spark curiosity and personal growth. Discover tailored suggestions and save books for future reference.

Best Seller Books#3

Best Seller Books by Pankaj Srivastava

Worth Considering
πŸ“š Books
4.0(1 ratings)
Free
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Discover the latest best-selling books across various categories, including fiction, non-fiction, and specialized topics. Get recommendations on where to purchase your next read and access New York Times reviews for select titles.

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FAQ about Nonfiction

What are the best nonfiction apps for iPhone?
BeFreed: Get Smarter Daily! tops our nonfiction apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 4.1K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top nonfiction apps we rank are free to download, including BeFreed: Get Smarter Daily! and BrainShorts.
BeFreed: Get Smarter Daily! shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 244+ nonfiction apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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