Best Publishing Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating

20 free apps

Updated September 2026

Finding the right publishing apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 250+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Publishing Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	Pen to Published	Free	—	Yes	No	May 2026
2	Bookshelf: Write & Publish	Free	—	No	Yes	Jun 2026
3	YouTube Studio	Free	4.1★ (26K)	No	No	Sep 2026
4	BookBaby Publishing	Free	4.5★ (2)	No	No	May 2026
5	Digital Publishing Guide	Free	5.0★ (2)	No	Yes	Aug 2026
6	Deys Publishing	Free	—	No	No	Jun 2026
7	Writco – Write & Publish Books	Free	4.4★ (64)	No	No	Sep 2026
8	Publisher Champ for Amazon KDP	Free	4.8★ (172)	No	Yes	Sep 2026

Top Picks for Publishing

#1

Pen to Published by Mila Johansen

Write & Publish Books Easily

Editor's Choice

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAds

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#2

Bookshelf: Write & Publish by Norielle Rubillar

Write More. Read Better.

Strong Contender

📊 Productivity

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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#3

YouTube Studio by Google

Publish, Edit, Analyze, Reply

Worth Considering

📷 Photo & Video

4.1😐(26K ratings)

Free

#23in Photo & Video

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Manage your YouTube channel and content on the go. Track performance with detailed analytics, engage with your community through comment management, and update video details. Apply for monetization and grow your presence directly from your mobile device.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
📊 Helpful analytics
👍 Great for small channels
🎨 Customizable thumbnails

Room to Improve

🐛 Bugs and glitches
⚠️ Limited functionality compared to desktop
🔒 Verification issues for custom thumbnails
💤 Slow performance and loading times

More Publishing apps to explore

BookBaby Publishing

BookBaby Publishing

BookBaby Publishing

Track book sales & payments.

Track your book sales and royalty payments on the go. View detailed reports on lifetime earnings, recent payments, and eBook trends. Designed for authors and publishers already using the service.

Track book sales revenueView recent royalty paymentsMonitor accruing royalties

Digital Publishing Guide

Digital Publishing Guide

Digital Publishing Guide

by PressPad Sp. z o.o.

This quarterly magazine offers 150 pages of insights into publishing on tablets and smartphones. Learn business tips, design advice, marketing optimization, and follow step-by-step tutorials to monetize your digital content.

Digital publishing insightsBusiness tipsDesign advice

📊 Productivity

Deys Publishing

Deys Publishing

Deys Publishing

by DEY'S PUBLISHING PRIVATE LIMITED

🛍️ Shopping

Writco – Write & Publish Books

Writco – Write & Publish Books

Writco – Write & Publish Books

Community of Readers & Writers

This platform empowers writers to create, publish, and monetize their work in over 18 languages. Readers can discover millions of stories, poems, and novels across diverse genres. Engage with a global community, participate in contests, and protect your content.

Multilingual writing and readingPublish novels, short stories, and poemsEarn royalties and cash prizes

free with in-app purchases

Publisher Champ for Amazon KDP

Publisher Champ for Amazon KDP

Publisher Champ for Amazon KDP

Analyze your Book Sales

Consolidate your book sales data from multiple platforms like Amazon KDP, ACX, and ad networks into a single dashboard. Receive instant notifications for sales and reviews, and monitor ad performance to optimize your marketing efforts.

Unified sales trackingLive sales notificationsReview alerts

free with in-app purchases

The Social Magazine Platform

📰 Magazines & Newspapers

CLM, Public Talks, Reports etc

Manage Christian Life & Ministry meeting parts, public talk assignments, and congregation duties. Schedule field service, view events, and submit reports. Receive timely notifications for all upcoming activities and announcements.

Meeting part assignmentsPublic talk assignmentsCongregation duties

📊 Productivity

Immersive Publishing

Immersive Publishing

Immersive Publishing

Brochure Application

My Books – Unlimited Library

My Books – Unlimited Library

My Books – Unlimited Library

Use your free time to read

Access a vast library of over 50,000 free books and audiobooks across numerous genres. Enjoy a modern, user-friendly interface designed for comfortable reading and listening. Discover classics, explore banned books, and get daily recommendations.

Over 50,000 free books and audiobooksMultiple genres including classics, fantasy, sci-fi, and banned booksAudiobook listening option

free with in-app purchases

The Talent Publishing

The Talent Publishing

The Talent Publishing

Inspiring and empowering lives

Irelands Publishing Show

Irelands Publishing Show

Irelands Publishing Show

The Irish Publishing Event

Solutions Publishing

Solutions Publishing

Solutions Publishing

This business app connects companies with marketing opportunities to reach a large customer base. Experienced staff are available to fulfill various marketing needs.

Marketing opportunity connectionAccess to 15,000 potential customersExperienced staff

Amazon Kindle: Reading App

Amazon Kindle: Reading App

Amazon Kindle: Reading App

Read books. Millions of ebooks

Access a vast library of eBooks, magazines, and comics on your mobile device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and page-turning options. Look up words, track progress, and sync across devices.

Read purchased eBooksAccess Kindle UnlimitedCustomizable text and display

free with in-app purchases

Speedy Publishing Books

Speedy Publishing Books

Speedy Publishing Books

by Speedy Publishing LLC

Styx — Smart Publishing

Styx — Smart Publishing

Styx — Smart Publishing

by House Alkokab Altasii

MC Publisher's Preview

MC Publisher's Preview

MC Publisher's Preview

by Media in Motion LLC

This app allows users to preview digital publications created on MagCast.com. It requires login credentials from your MagCast dashboard and specific steps for testing updates.

Preview digital publicationsLogin with MagCast.com credentialsTest issue updates

Beyond Publishing

Beyond Publishing

Beyond Publishing

by YOU R GOING LTD

🎬 Entertainment

FAQ about Publishing

Are there free publishing apps for iPhone?

Yes — 20 of the top publishing apps we rank are free to download, including Pen to Published and Bookshelf: Write & Publish.

Does Pen to Published have ads or in-app purchases?

Pen to Published shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many publishing apps are on the App Store?

We track 250+ publishing apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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