Best Read Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our read list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Read Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
2Actually Read: Focus ReaderActually Read: Focus ReaderFree4.9★ (47)NoYesNov 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (132K)NoNoNov 2026
4Wattpad - Read & Write StoriesWattpad - Read & Write StoriesFree4.7★ (706K)YesYesNov 2026
5Goodreads: Book Tracker & MoreGoodreads: Book Tracker & MoreFree4.8★ (761K)NoNoNov 2026
6Speechify – Text to Speech PDFSpeechify – Text to Speech PDFFree4.7★ (528K)YesYesNov 2026
7WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, ManhwaWEBTOON: Manga, Comics, ManhwaFree4.8★ (516K)YesYesNov 2026
8Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Read

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
#3in Books
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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.

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
Actually Read: Focus Reader#2

Actually Read: Focus Reader by Prism32 LLC

Book Tracker & App Blocker
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9(47 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your reading experience by tracking books, blocking distractions, and engaging with content through AI-powered summaries and passage retrieval. Import your own EPUBs and PDFs, or discover public-domain books within a customizable reading environment.

Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.6😐(132K 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 Read

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