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Best Textbook Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you're new to textbook or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 236+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Textbook Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BookshelfBookshelfFree4.7★ (78K)NoNoAug 2026
2Perlego: Books & TextbooksPerlego: Books & TextbooksFree4.5★ (1.1K)NoNoAug 2026
3RedShelfRedShelfFree4.5★ (7.1K)NoNoAug 2026
4Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTextsPearson+ | Study Prep & eTextsFree4.8★ (59K)NoNoAug 2026
5MIT TextbooksMIT TextbooksFree——NoJun 2026
6EDUBOOKSEDUBOOKSFree4.2★ (36)NoNoMay 2026
7BookScouter - Sell & buy booksBookScouter - Sell & buy booksFree4.5★ (1.5K)NoNoAug 2026
8Elsevier eBooks on VitalSourceElsevier eBooks on VitalSourceFree4.7★ (8.8K)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Textbook

Bookshelf#1

Bookshelf by VitalSource Technologies, Inc.

Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7😐(78K ratings)
Free
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Access and study your digital textbooks on your iPad or iPhone. This app allows for offline reading, note-taking, flashcard creation, and customizable reading settings. Sync your progress across devices for a seamless study experience.

What We Love

  • 📚 Convenient access to textbooks
  • 🔍 Useful search functionality
  • 📚 Offline reading capability
  • 🔖 Bookmark and note-taking features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy highlighting and annotation tools
  • 🖋️ Lack of Apple Pencil support
  • 📚 Restricted functionality compared to other e-book apps
Perlego: Books & Textbooks#2

Perlego: Books & Textbooks by Perlego Ltd.

+1 million academic titles
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.5😐(1.1K ratings)
Free
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Access over 1 million academic textbooks and books across hundreds of subjects. This digital library allows students, researchers, and lifelong learners to study efficiently with features like text-to-speech, offline reading, and note-taking tools.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great selection of books
  • 💡 Affordable subscription model
  • 👍 Convenient access to content
  • 👍 Useful note-taking and highlighting features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Clunky user interface
RedShelf#3

RedShelf by RedShelf

Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5😞(7.1K ratings)
Free
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Access and read your digital textbooks on any device. Highlight text, take notes, create flashcards, and have content read aloud. Your notes and highlights sync across all your devices.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient to access textbooks in one place
  • 🚀 Decent overall performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💤 Slow loading and page turning
  • 👎 Unreliable highlighting and note-taking features

More Textbook apps to explore

4
Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts
Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts
Pearson+ | Study Prep & eTexts
eTexts, Videos and Practice
Free

Access your Pearson eTextbooks and supplementary learning materials in one app. Watch short video explanations of complex topics and utilize study tools like notes, highlights, and flashcards. The app also offers an audiobook feature for most eTextbooks and powerful search functionality.

eTextbook accessVideo explanationsNotes and highlights
📚 Education
(59K)
free with in-app purchases
5
MIT Textbooks
MIT Textbooks
MIT Textbooks
by Yasyf Mohamedali
Free
📚 Education
(0)
6
EDUBOOKS
EDUBOOKS
EDUBOOKS
Save 90% on College Textbooks!
Free

Find and purchase college textbooks at significant discounts. Buy, sell, rent, or trade books with other students on campus or through online sources. Save money and connect with peers who share your academic interests.

Search textbooks by title, author, ISBN, or barcodeBuy textbooksSell textbooks
📚 Education
(36)
free
7
BookScouter - Sell & buy books
BookScouter - Sell & buy books
BookScouter - Sell & buy books
Compare used buyback prices
Free

Easily sell and buy used or new textbooks at competitive prices. This app compares offers from over 30 vendors, allowing you to find the best deals by scanning ISBNs or entering them manually. It's a convenient and free service for students and graduates.

Compare prices from 30+ vendorsScan ISBN barcodes or enter manuallyFind best deals for selling and buying
🔧 Utilities
(1.5K)
free
8
Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource
Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource
Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource
by Elsevier Inc.
Free

Access and read Elsevier textbooks on your iOS device. Download books for offline study, search your entire library, and add notes and highlights. Sync your progress across devices for a seamless learning experience.

Download books for offline readingSearch entire libraryCreate notes and highlights
📚 Education
(8.8K)
free
9
Get Textbooks: Compare Prices
Get Textbooks: Compare Prices
Get Textbooks: Compare Prices
Compare Textbook Prices & Save
Free

Easily compare prices from hundreds of online bookstores to find the best deals on textbooks. Search millions of books, including used, new, and rental options, with shipping costs and taxes automatically calculated. Set price alerts to save even more.

Search millions of books from thousands of sellersCompare used, new, rentals, and digital editionsBookbag technology for multiple discounts
📚 Books
(3)
free
10
NIPE - textbook in a pocket™
NIPE - textbook in a pocket™
NIPE - textbook in a pocket™
A comprehensive training app
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
11
Course Hero: AI Homework Help
Course Hero: AI Homework Help
Course Hero: AI Homework Help
Scan & Solve Math Questions
Free

Access a vast library of study materials and get instant homework help from expert tutors. Solve math problems with a quick scan or by typing them in, and receive step-by-step explanations to understand concepts better and improve your grades.

AI homework helpMath solver with step-by-step solutionsExtensive library of textbook solutions
📚 Education
(66K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Genres: A Modern Music Textbook
Genres: A Modern Music Textbook
Genres: A Modern Music Textbook
by james rogers
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Yuzu eReader
Yuzu eReader
Yuzu eReader
by Barnes & Noble College
Free

This app provides an interactive platform for reading and engaging with digital learning materials on your mobile devices. It allows for easy access to textbooks, note-taking, highlighting, and multimedia integration, making studying more convenient and effective.

Interactive learning with multimediaSyncs highlights, notes, and bookmarksSearchable content
📚 Education
(15K)
free
14
TamilNadu State Board Textbook
TamilNadu State Board Textbook
TamilNadu State Board Textbook
Text Book for Math Science etc
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
Bridge Textbooks
Bridge Textbooks
Bridge Textbooks
Campus textbook marketplaces.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
TextbookDojo
TextbookDojo
TextbookDojo
Flashcards from Textbooks
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Barista Textbook
Barista Textbook
Barista Textbook
Learning Management System
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
William Endocrinology Textbook
William Endocrinology Textbook
William Endocrinology Textbook
Endocrine System Disorders
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
19
Textbooks 101
Textbooks 101
Textbooks 101
Make Money From Old Books
Free

This app helps college students save money by comparing prices for buying and selling textbooks. It allows users to scan barcodes, compare offers from multiple retailers, and even connect with other students on campus to buy or sell books directly.

Compare buyback prices from 10+ retailersScan ISBN barcodes for instant price lookupSell textbooks to the highest-paying retailer
📚 Books
(1)
free
20
GrindTheBooks
GrindTheBooks
GrindTheBooks
IGCSE & AMC 10 Study Planner
Free
📚 Education
(0)

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FAQ about Textbook

What are the best textbook apps for iPhone?
Bookshelf tops our textbook apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 78K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top textbook apps we rank are free to download, including Bookshelf and Perlego: Books & Textbooks.
Bookshelf has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 236+ textbook apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Bookshelf app provides a digital-first study experience for your VitalSource textbooks on your iPad or iPhone. It allows you to access, read, and study your textbooks anytime, anywhere, with features designed to enhance learning.
Key features include downloading books for offline reading, customizing highlighters and adding notes, creating flashcards with text and images, personalizing reading settings like font and background colors, and using the Read Aloud feature to listen to your books.

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