Best Top Free Book Reading Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

The best top free book reading apps on iPhone average 4.8★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.

Compare top Top Free Book Reading Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Barnes & Noble NOOKBarnes & Noble NOOKFree4.7★ (119K)YesNoNov 2026
2Amazon Kindle: Reading AppAmazon Kindle: Reading AppFree4.9★ (5.9M)NoNoNov 2026
3Libby, the library appLibby, the library appFree4.9★ (4.6M)NoNoNov 2026
4FreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFreeBooks: 76,000 Top ReadsFree4.7★ (3.4K)YesYesNov 2026
5Apple BooksApple BooksFree4.6★ (137K)NoNoNov 2026
6Voice Dream - Natural ReaderVoice Dream - Natural ReaderFree4.5★ (14K)YesYesNov 2026
7Kobo Books & AudiobooksKobo Books & AudiobooksFree4.5★ (28K)NoNoNov 2026
8Narra: AI Book ReaderNarra: AI Book ReaderFree5.0★ (1)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Top Free Book Reading Apps

Barnes & Noble NOOK#1

Barnes & Noble NOOK by Barnes & Noble

eBooks, audiobooks, and more
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.7😐(119K ratings)
FreeAds
#37in 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
  • 🔌 Drains device battery quickly
Amazon Kindle: Reading App#2

Amazon Kindle: Reading App by AMZN Mobile LLC

Read books. Millions of ebooks
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.9M ratings)
Free
#4in Books
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Access and read millions of ebooks, magazines, and comics on your device. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, brightness, and layout. Sync your progress, notes, and highlights across all your devices seamlessly.

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
Libby, the library app#3

Libby, the library app by OverDrive, Inc.

Library audiobooks and ebooks
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(4.6M ratings)
Free
#2in Books
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Access your local library's digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free. Read or listen on your phone or tablet, download titles for offline use, and personalize your reading experience with customizable settings.

What We Love

  • 📚 Extensive library of books and audiobooks
  • 🔍 Convenient search and browsing features
  • 🔖 Easy to manage holds and returns
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🕰️ Automatic returns to avoid late fees
  • 🎧 High-quality audiobook experience
  • 🆓 Free access with library card

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Long wait times for popular titles
  • 🔍 Confusing search and filtering options
  • 🤯 Buggy and unstable performance
  • 🔒 Lack of offline reading/listening
  • 📚 Limited selection in some genres
  • 🔙 Unintuitive navigation and UI

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FAQ about Top Free Book Reading Apps

What are the best top free book reading apps for iPhone?
Barnes & Noble NOOK tops our top free book reading apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 119K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Barnes & Noble NOOK shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ top free book reading apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.