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Best Read Online Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Finding the right read online apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 248+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Read Online Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.8M)NoNoSep 2026
2Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (117K)YesNoSep 2026
3Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.4★ (86K)NoNoSep 2026
4NovelReader - World of NovelsNovelReader - World of NovelsFree4.7★ (4.2K)YesYesAug 2026
5Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.4M)NoNoSep 2026
6Libro.fm AudiobooksLibro.fm AudiobooksFree4.9★ (37K)NoNoSep 2026
7NextPage - Read Stories OnlineNextPage - Read Stories OnlineFree—NoYesMay 2026
8Books Guru It's Time to ReadBooks Guru It's Time to ReadFree4.9★ (9)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Read Online

Amazon Kindle: Reading App#1

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.8M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in 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.)

Room to Improve

  • 🛒 Cannot purchase books directly in the app
  • 🗂️ Difficulty organizing and managing large book libraries
  • 🔍 Inconsistent behavior when highlighting/taking notes
Barnes & Noble NOOK#2

Barnes & Noble NOOK by Barnes & Noble

eBooks, audiobooks, and more
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.7😐(117K ratings)
FreeAds
#39in Books
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Access a vast digital library of millions of eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga, magazines, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized recommendations, customize your reading and listening experience, and sync content across all your devices. Share your favorite reads with friends and discover free titles.

What We Love

  • 📚 Great for reading books and magazines
  • 🔍 Convenient search and discovery features
  • 🌈 Customizable reading experience
  • 📱 Seamless experience across devices

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes with large files
  • 📥 Difficulty downloading and accessing purchased books
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and organization features
Apple Books#3

Apple Books by Apple

Read, listen, discover.
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.4😐(86K 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

More Read Online apps to explore

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NovelReader - World of Novels
NovelReader - World of Novels
NovelReader - World of Novels
Light novel online & offline
Free

Access a vast library of light novels, web novels, and translated works from various origins, including Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Enjoy customizable reading online or offline, with daily updates and a wide range of genres. Discover new stories and bookmark your favorites.

Download novels for offline readingDaily updated novel contentBookmark novels to library
📚 Books
(4.2K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Libby, the library app
Libby, the library app
Libby, the library app
Library audiobooks and ebooks
Free

Access millions of free ebooks and audiobooks from your local library. Borrow titles instantly with your library card, download for offline enjoyment, and enjoy a customizable reading and listening experience.

Borrow ebooks and audiobooksDownload for offline accessSend ebooks to Kindle
📚 Books
(4.4M)
free
6
Libro.fm Audiobooks
Libro.fm Audiobooks
Libro.fm Audiobooks
Support your bookstore
Free

Access a vast library of audiobooks while supporting local bookstores. Purchase audiobooks with credits, enjoy DRM-free downloads, and listen on the go with features like playback speed control and a sleep timer. Your purchases directly benefit independent booksellers.

Explore 600,000+ audiobooksUse audiobook creditsApple Watch listening
📚 Books
(37K)
free with in-app purchases
7
NextPage - Read Stories Online
NextPage - Read Stories Online
NextPage - Read Stories Online
by HARBA L.L.C-FZ
Free
📚 Books
(0)
8
Books Guru It's Time to Read
Books Guru It's Time to Read
Books Guru It's Time to Read
Online pdf books mega library
Free

Access a vast online library of free books and documents. Download PDFs directly from the web using the built-in browser and read them offline. Organize your library with favorites, bookmarks, and search functionalities.

Online library with diverse book typesDirect PDF download from webOffline reading and local storage
📚 Books
(9)
free with in-app purchases
9
Storify - Read Books & Novels
Storify - Read Books & Novels
Storify - Read Books & Novels
Romance Stories, Fantasy eBook
Free

Discover and read unlimited web novels across various genres like Romance, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and backgrounds. Enjoy daily updates and personalized recommendations for an immersive storytelling journey.

Unlimited web novel libraryDaily chapter updatesMultiple genres (Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi)
📚 Books
(89)
free with in-app purchases
10
Audiobooks - Librivox library
Audiobooks - Librivox library
Audiobooks - Librivox library
150.000 Audio books & Podcasts
Free

Access a vast library of over 150,000 classic audiobooks and podcasts. Listen anywhere, download for offline playback, and engage with a community through comments and votes. Turn downtime into listening time with this extensive collection.

150,000+ classic audiobooksPodcast listeningOffline downloads
📚 Books
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
NovelToon: Read Books, Stories
NovelToon: Read Books, Stories
NovelToon: Read Books, Stories
Enjoy book reading pleasures
Free

Discover and read unlimited novels and stories across diverse genres, including romance, fantasy, and fanfiction. Engage with a vibrant community of readers and authors, and even try your hand at writing and publishing your own stories.

Unlimited free novels and storiesDiverse genres including romance and fanfictionUnique chat story format
📚 Books
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
12
BlinkStory - Booktok, Stories
BlinkStory - Booktok, Stories
BlinkStory - Booktok, Stories
by Fluxus Cultural Technology Limited
Free
📚 Books
(0)
13
Engread: read with translation
Engread: read with translation
Engread: read with translation
online & offline dictionaries
Free

Read books and other texts in English with integrated translation tools. Learn new vocabulary using flashcards and track your reading progress. Supports EPUB, web pages, and text documents.

Read EPUB, web pages, and text documentsBuilt-in dictionaries and online translatorsTranslate words, phrases, and sentences
📚 Books
(23)
free with in-app purchases
14
Absorb: Read Faster & Discover
Absorb: Read Faster & Discover
Absorb: Read Faster & Discover
Discover what to read next
Free
📚 Books
(0)
15
Paragraph: Share What You Read
Paragraph: Share What You Read
Paragraph: Share What You Read
Read, highlight, react, share.
Free

This app allows users to share articles with friends, enabling collaborative reading, highlighting, and reactions. It fosters a shared experience around content consumption.

Share articles with friendsCollaborative readingHighlight text
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
16
MedLine - Medicine Online
MedLine - Medicine Online
MedLine - Medicine Online
by Samira Pourghorban
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
17
BingeRead
BingeRead
BingeRead
Understand your pocket reading
Free

Explore a vast, continuously updated library of novels from around the world, including popular genres like fantasy and romance. Customize your reading experience with adjustable backgrounds and fonts, perfect for short reading sessions on the go.

Borderless library with diverse novel typesGlobal popular themes: fantasy, romance, cyberpunkCustomizable background and font size
📚 Books
(3)
free with in-app purchases
18
Read - Focused Reading
Read - Focused Reading
Read - Focused Reading
Read news without distraction
Free
📡 News
(0)
19
Must Read This
Must Read This
Must Read This
Bite-Sized Reads, Big Ideas
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Fanworks: AO3 Unofficial
Fanworks: AO3 Unofficial
Fanworks: AO3 Unofficial
Read fanfiction, your way
Free

Discover and read fanfiction from millions of works across all fandoms with a customizable, reader-first experience. Save stories locally, track your reading history, and personalize your feed without needing an account. Enjoy advanced filtering and multiple themes for a comfortable reading session.

Browse millions of fanfiction worksAdvanced search and filteringCustomizable reading experience (font, size, themes)
📚 Books
(15)
freemium

FAQ about Read Online

What are the best read online apps for iPhone?
Amazon Kindle: Reading App tops our read online apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 5.8M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top read online apps we rank are free to download, including Amazon Kindle: Reading App and Barnes & Noble NOOK.
Amazon Kindle: Reading App has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ read online apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can read eBooks, magazines, and comics that you have purchased on Amazon. The app also provides access to titles included with Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Prime memberships.
You can customize text size, font type, margins, text alignment, and orientation. You can also adjust brightness and background colors for comfortable reading day or night.