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Best Best Reading & E-book Apps in 2026

Reading and e-book apps let you read digital books on phones, computers, or the web. This list is for readers choosing a tool on a budget, including people who want free access or need a particular device platform.

  1. 1

    BookFusion

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    BookFusion combines library organization, synced reading, offline access, and integrations with Calibre and KOReader.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo Visit site
  2. 2

    Barnes & Noble Press

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    B&N Press provides a no-cost route to publish and distribute print and digital books through Barnes & Noble channels.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Bookmate

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Bookmate combines a large listed catalog with personal uploads, reading controls, social features, and offline audiobook listening.

    7.5 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    FBReader

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    FBReader supports a broad set of ebook formats and offers synchronization across supported devices.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Kobo Books

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Kobo Books provides mobile audiobook playback, offline listening, and two Kobo Plus options with a 14-day trial.

    7.1 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Libby

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Libby offers library-based borrowing with useful reading and audiobook controls at no cost. Its selection and card access depend on the library, and Kindle delivery is limited to U.S. libraries.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Kindle Create

    Free plan MacWindows

    Kindle Create prepares completed manuscripts for KDP in reflowable, print replica, or comic formats.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    ReadEra

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

    ReadEra covers a wide range of formats with library organization, annotations, and flexible reading controls.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    Wattpad

    by Wattpad
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose Wattpad if you want a free way to read stories across genres, write and share original work, and interact with a reader community.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Moon+ Reader

    Free plan Android

    Moon+ Reader combines extensive format support with customizable controls, annotations, lookup features, and synchronization.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
  11. 11

    Yomu EBook Reader

    Free plan iPhoneMac

    Choose Yomu if you want a reader for iOS and macOS with flexible display controls, annotations, and iCloud syncing.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $7.99 Visit site
  12. 12

    Everand

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Everand combines a large book library, unlimited selected content, and monthly unlocks across several platforms. Check each plan’s unlock allowance and trial-renewal terms before subscribing.

    6.2 30-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Dreame

    by Stary
    Free plan iPhone
    6.0 Visit site
  14. 14

    Inkitt

    by Inkitt
    Free plan
    5.6 Visit site
  15. 15

    Tapas

    by Tapas Media
    Free plan
    5.3 Visit site
  16. 16

    WebNovel

    by Cloudary
    Free plan
    5.2 Visit site
  17. 17

    Bookshop.org: Ebook Reader

    by Bookshop, Inc.
    Paid
    4.3 Visit site
  18. 18

    Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt

    by 俐 马
    Paid iPhone
    4.3 Visit site
  19. 19

    Storytel

    by Storytel
    Paid
    3.8 Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare what the free plan includes, whether a trial is offered, and the price after any trial. If code access matters, check the tool's open-source licence. Confirm support for your preferred platform before choosing.

Questions

Which apps have a free plan?

A free plan is listed for Apple Books Digital Narration, Barnes & Noble Press, BookFusion, Bookmate, Dreame, FBReader, Inkitt, Kindle Create, and Kobo Books.

Which tool lists a 7-day trial?

Bookmate lists a 7-day trial alongside its free plan.

How long is Kobo Books' trial?

Kobo Books lists a 14-day trial and a free plan.

Does Everand have a free plan?

Everand lists a paid pricing model with a 30-day trial and no free plan.

What platforms are covered?

Platforms represented here include iOS, Android, web, macOS, and Windows. Check the individual app listing for the platform you need.

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