Learning & Education·Standings
Best Reading & E-book Apps
Reading and e-book apps help you read digital books; the choice depends on the platforms you use and whether you want a free plan or a paid option.
Compare where an app runs and its pricing before choosing. The signal score is out of 10; API, open-source and free-tier marks indicate whether those features are listed.
- 19 platforms
- 15 with a free tier
- Checked 23 Oct 2026
- 1 B
BookFusionbookfusion.comA digital shelf and reader for EPUB, PDF and MOBI files, with saved reading details available on your devices.
- 2 BNBarnes & Noble Presspress.barnesandnoble.com
Self-publishing service for print and digital books, with sales through BN.com, stores and NOOK.
- 3 BBookmatebookmate.com
A subscription service for e-books and audiobooks, with a free collection.
- 4 KBKobo Bookskobo.com
Audiobook service for Android, iOS, web and selected Bluetooth Kobo eReaders.
- 5 L
Libbyoverdrive.comA free app for getting digital titles from your local library using a library card.
- 6 RReadErareadera.org
Ad-free reader for books, magazines and documents in many formats, without registration.
- 7 F
FBReaderfbreader.orgFree ebook reader for desktop and mobile formats, with PDF and read-aloud features on Android Premium.
- 8 WWattpadwattpad.com
Freemium web and mobile platform for writing and reading stories.
- 9 KCKindle Createkdp.amazon.com
A free desktop app for shaping a completed book project for Kindle or print publishing through KDP.
- 10 YE
Yomu EBook Readeryomu-reader.comFreemium ebook reader for iPhone, iPad and Mac supporting DRM-free books and comics.
- 11 MRMoon+ Readermoondownload.com
Android ebook and document reader supporting many formats, online libraries and Dropbox or WebDAV sync.
- 12 EEverandeverand.com
Paid subscription for ebooks, audiobooks and podcasts, with offline downloads and a 30-day trial.
- 13 DDreameStary
Free iOS reading app.
- 14 IInkittInkitt
Free reading app.
- 15 TTapasTapas Media
Free reading app.
- 16 WWebNovelCloudary
Free reading app.
- 17 BOBookshop.org: Ebook ReaderBookshop, Inc.
Ebook reader from Bookshop.org.
- 18 EREpub Reader -read epub,chm,txt俐 马
iOS reader for EPUB, CHM and TXT files.
- 19 SStorytelStorytel
Story-reading service with no free plan listed.
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How to choose
Which platforms does the app need to run on?
Choose an app that supports the device or platform where you plan to read. The listed platforms include iOS, Android, web, macOS and Windows.
Can I use the app for free?
Look for a free-plan mark if you want to start without a subscription. Barnes & Noble Press, FBReader and Libby are listed with free plans.
Free plans and trials are different: Bookmate lists a 7-day trial, Kobo Books a 14-day trial, and Everand a 30-day trial.
What should I check before paying?
Check the price and whether the app offers a free plan or trial before committing. BookFusion is listed with a free plan and paid pricing from $1.99 per month.
Pricing details can differ by app, so use the individual listing to review its terms.
What do the API and open-source marks mean?
An API is a published way for other software to connect to an app; open-source code can be inspected and reused under its licence. Check the marks and the app's listing for details.
If you need an app to work with other software, check its listed API information rather than assuming it connects to a particular service.
Questions
Which e-book apps have a free plan?
Examples listed with free plans include Barnes & Noble Press, BookFusion, Bookmate, FBReader, Inkitt, Kindle Create, Kobo Books and Libby.
Which reading apps work on my phone?
The listed platforms include iOS and Android. Check an app's individual listing to confirm whether it supports your phone.
Do e-book apps offer free trials?
Yes. Bookmate lists a 7-day trial, Kobo Books a 14-day trial and Everand a 30-day trial.
How much does BookFusion cost?
BookFusion is listed with a free plan and paid pricing from $1.99 per month.
How is the signal score for reading apps decided?
It is out of 10 and reflects maker-published information about usage, API availability, documentation depth, open-source code and a free tier.
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