Best Read Books For Free Listen Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our read books for free listen list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Read Books For Free Listen Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (137K)NoNoNov 2026
2Bookmate. Listen & read booksBookmate. Listen & read booksFree4.5★ (1.2K)NoYesNov 2026
3Project Gutenberg eBook ReaderProject Gutenberg eBook ReaderFree5.0★ (2)YesYesNov 2026
4Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooksAudiobooks.com: Get audiobooksFree4.7★ (66K)NoYesNov 2026
5Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (28K)NoNoNov 2026
6Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (119K)YesNoNov 2026
7Books: Read & ListenBooks: Read & ListenFree5.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
8Google Play Books & AudiobooksGoogle Play Books & AudiobooksFree4.4★ (9.7K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Read Books For Free Listen

Apple Books#1

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.6😐(137K 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
Bookmate. Listen & read books#2

Bookmate. Listen & read books by Bookmate Limited

Ebooks & audiobooks
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.5😐(1.2K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast library of ebooks and audiobooks in multiple languages. Discover new titles through personalized recommendations and curated bookshelves. Organize your reading, save quotes, and sync progress across devices.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 📚 Wide range of books
  • 🎧 Audiobook support
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • 📚 Limited book selection
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🚫 Unavailable in certain regions
Project Gutenberg eBook Reader#3

Project Gutenberg eBook Reader by Burak Kose

75,000 Classics, Read Offline
Worth Considering
📚 Books
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access over 75,000 public-domain classic books offline. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with themes, adjustable text, and bookmarks. Listen to audiobooks with synchronized text highlighting.

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FAQ about Read Books For Free Listen

What are the best read books for free listen apps for iPhone?
Apple Books tops our read books for free listen apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 137K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Apple Books has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ read books for free listen apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.