Best Reading Book For Kids Apps

212+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the reading book for kids category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 212+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Reading Book For Kids

Epic - Kids' Books & Reading#1

Epic - Kids' Books & Reading by Epic Creations, Inc.

Children’s Learning & eBooks
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7😐(518K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#46in Education
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Access a vast digital library for children, featuring over 40,000 books, audiobooks, and videos. This app offers interactive learning tools, multilingual content, and personalized reading experiences for kids. It supports both family and educational use, with features to track progress and build reading confidence.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great for engaging kids
  • 📚 Wide variety of books
  • 🎨 Customizable profiles
  • 🏆 Rewards and achievements

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription required for full access
  • 📚 Limited selection of popular books
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
Read-Along: Books For Kids App#3

Read-Along: Books For Kids App by Smart Kidz Club Inc.

Reading with Offline Stories
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6😊(1.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps children aged 2-11 improve their reading skills with interactive stories. It offers "Read It Myself" and "Read To Me" options, simulating traditional finger tracking for an authentic learning experience. The content is designed to be engaging and educational, with no distractions from ads or games.

What We Love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging content
  • 🚀 Offline book downloads
  • 💡 Diverse collection of non-fiction books
  • 👍 Great for kids and adults

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional technical issues
  • 🔒 Lack of customer support

More Reading Book For Kids apps to explore

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Booka: Kids' Books and Stories
Booka: Kids' Books and Stories
Booka: Kids' Books and Stories
Reading App for Children
Free

This app offers a vast library of children's books and narrated stories for ages zero to nine. Features like "Booka Reads" and "Read to Me" create engaging reading experiences, promoting literacy and education in a fun, stress-free way.

Huge selection of children's booksNarrated novelsBooka Reads for personalized book discovery
📚 Books
(695)
free with in-app purchases
5
Dr. Seuss Treasury Kids Books
Dr. Seuss Treasury Kids Books
Dr. Seuss Treasury Kids Books
Interactive Books for Kids
Free

Explore a vast collection of interactive Dr. Seuss books with highlighted narration and tappable words for enhanced learning. Track reading progress with detailed reports. Enjoy a new book gift monthly, no subscription required for that specific offering, but a subscription is needed for full access.

Over 50 classic Dr. Seuss titlesHighlighted narration for read-alongTappable words and pictures for vocabulary
📚 Books
(16K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Spark Reading for Kids
Spark Reading for Kids
Spark Reading for Kids
Digital books for learning
Free

This app offers a digital library of age-appropriate books for children in grades 2-8 to improve reading skills. It features interactive comprehension questions, progress tracking, and stories aligned with school curricula. Users can listen to stories and follow along, making reading practice engaging and accessible.

Age-appropriate books (grades 2-8)Interactive comprehension questionsListen and follow along feature
📚 Education
(7.9K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Bedtime Stories: Learn To Read
Bedtime Stories: Learn To Read
Bedtime Stories: Learn To Read
Storytime Story Books for Kids
Free

This app offers a digital library of over 240 stories for children, including fables, fairy tales, and early reading books. It features interactive elements and two reading modes to enhance literacy and listening skills, making storytime an engaging learning experience for young children.

240+ stories including fables and fairy tales'Read By Myself' and 'Read For Me' modesInteractive animations and characters
📚 Education
(17K)
freemium
8
Splash Reading: Games for Kids
Splash Reading: Games for Kids
Splash Reading: Games for Kids
Phonics, Sight Words, Spelling
Free

This app helps children from Kindergarten to Grade 5 master English Language Arts skills through engaging, game-based activities. It covers phonics, sight words, spelling, grammar, and comprehension, fostering reading fluency and writing confidence.

Phonics and letter sound recognitionSight word and vocabulary buildingSpelling and grammar practice
📚 Education
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Vooks: Read-Aloud Kids' Books
Vooks: Read-Aloud Kids' Books
Vooks: Read-Aloud Kids' Books
Educational, ad-free, animated
Free

This app brings children's books to life with gentle narration and animation, fostering a love for reading and imagination. It also includes an audio-only library for screen-free listening and a creative tool for kids to make their own stories.

Animated read-aloud booksAd-free educational contentAudio-only story library
📚 Books
(9.4K)
subscription
10
Reading Stars: Books for Kids
Reading Stars: Books for Kids
Reading Stars: Books for Kids
Learning Games for Kids
Free

This app offers thousands of engaging children's books, games, and daily rewards to help kids build reading skills and confidence. It features read-aloud narration, word highlighting, and comprehension quizzes, making learning fun and habit-forming.

Thousands of children's booksLexile® level-matched contentRead-to-Me mode with highlighting
📚 Education
(201)
subscription
11
Reading.com: Phonics for Kids
Reading.com: Phonics for Kids
Reading.com: Phonics for Kids
Phonics & Reading App for Kids
Free

This app offers a guided, co-play experience for parents and children aged 3-8 to learn reading skills. It uses research-backed phonics lessons, interactive storybooks, videos, and games to build foundational reading abilities.

99 step-by-step phonics lessons67 interactive digital storybooks42 educational videos
📚 Education
(55K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Skybrary – Kids Books & Videos
Skybrary – Kids Books & Videos
Skybrary – Kids Books & Videos
Where kids read, learn & grow
Free

This app offers a curated library of over 1,000 eBooks and 150 educational videos for children aged 3-9. It features read-aloud stories, offline access, and content selected by literacy experts to foster a love of reading and learning.

1,000+ eBooks150+ educational videosOffline reading mode
📚 Education
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
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Books For Kids: Reading & Math
Books For Kids: Reading & Math
Books For Kids: Reading & Math
Stories & ABC Learning Library
Free

This app offers a premium library of read-along books and math activities for children aged 2-11. It uses an engaging "Just Right" method to simplify reading and learning, with new content added weekly. The app aims to improve English reading skills and prepare children for school.

Read-along books and audio storiesInteractive math activitiesPhonics and flashcards
📚 Education
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Khan Academy Kids
Khan Academy Kids
Khan Academy Kids
Reading & Math Learning Games
Free

This educational app offers over 5,000 games, books, and activities for children aged 2-8. It covers reading, math, phonics, and more, with engaging characters and content aligned with educational standards. The app is completely free and designed to foster a love of learning.

Reading and math gamesPhonics lessonsInteractive storybooks
📚 Education
(124K)
free
15
ReadingIQ
ReadingIQ
ReadingIQ
Digital Books for Kids 2-12
Free

This app offers a vast digital library for children aged 2-12, featuring thousands of books from popular publishers and the ABCmouse library. It intelligently organizes titles by interest and reading level, providing a safe and engaging way for kids to develop reading skills anywhere, anytime.

Thousands of digital books for kids 2-12Aligns with reading ability and grade levelAward-winners and childhood classics
📚 Education
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
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Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Amazon Kindle: Reading App
Read eBooks & Magazines
Free

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
📚 Books
(5.7M)
free with in-app purchases
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Little Stories: Bedtime Books
Little Stories: Bedtime Books
Little Stories: Bedtime Books
Fairy Tales & Audio for Kids
Free

Create personalized storybooks where your child is the star, with custom illustrations and soundtracks. Record your own voice to make unique audiobooks for bedtime. A collection of enchanting tales designed to foster a love of reading.

Personalized stories starring your childCustom illustrations matching child's genderOriginal soundtracks for each story
📚 Books
(45K)
free with in-app purchases
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Books for Kids and Toddlers
Books for Kids and Toddlers
Books for Kids and Toddlers
Kids' Stories and Fairy Tales
Free

Explore a magical world of classic fairy tales and stories for children. Features interactive scenes, read-to-me or read-myself modes, and offline access. Offers a vast collection of stories to ignite imagination and develop essential skills.

"Read to Me" and "Read it Myself" modesInteractive story scenesOffline reading capability
📚 Books
(347)
freemium
19
Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC
Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC
Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC
Interactive Stories for Kids
Free

This app provides interactive stories and over 700 hands-on lessons designed to help children from preschool to second grade learn to read. It focuses on phonics, sight words, and vocabulary through engaging, multi-sensory activities and mini-games, all in a kid-safe, ad-free environment.

Interactive storiesOver 700 hands-on lessonsPhonics and sight word learning
📚 Education
(148)
free
20
1st Grade Reading & Phonics
1st Grade Reading & Phonics
1st Grade Reading & Phonics
Learn to Read with Fun ABCs
Free

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for first graders, featuring a vast library of stories, science topics, folktales, and social-emotional learning. It uses interactive activities and engaging visuals to make learning fun and accessible, even offline.

Vast library of diverse booksInteractive learning activities and quizzesEducational content on science, SEL, and health
📚 Education
(491)
free with in-app purchases