Best Online Reading Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the online reading category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Online Reading Apps & Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
2Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (141K)NoNoNov 2026
4Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (119K)YesNoNov 2026
5Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (28K)NoNoNov 2026
6Wattpad - Read & Write StoriesWattpad - Read & Write StoriesFree4.7★ (706K)YesYesNov 2026
7Hoopla: Your Library AnywhereHoopla: Your Library AnywhereFree4.8★ (1.4M)NoNoNov 2026
8FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Online Reading

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#1

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.9M ratings)
Free
#4in Books
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Access and read millions of ebooks, magazines, and comics on your device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and layout. Sync your progress, notes, and highlights across all your devices seamlessly.

What We Love

  • 📚 Huge library of books
  • 📱 Portable and convenient
  • 🔍 Useful features like dictionary lookup and highlighting
  • 🌙 Adjustable reading settings (font, brightness, etc.)
  • 🔁 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💰 Affordable books and Kindle Unlimited subscription

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
  • 🔄 Unreliable syncing between devices
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
Libby, the library app#2

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9😊(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

  • 📚 Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍 Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖 Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🕰️ Automatic returns to avoid late fees
  • 🎧 High-quality audiobook experience
  • 🆓 Free access with library card

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍 Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯 Buggy and unstable performance
  • 🔒 Lack of offline reading/listening
  • 📚 Limited selection in some genres
  • 🔙 Unintuitive navigation and UI
Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6😐(141K 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 Online Reading

What are the best online reading apps & games for iPhone?
Amazon Kindle: Reading App tops our online reading apps & games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.9M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top online reading apps & games we rank are free to download, including Amazon Kindle: Reading App and Libby, the library app.
Amazon Kindle: Reading App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ online reading apps & games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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