Audible is one of the best audiobook apps out there. It allows you to listen to your favorite books instead of reading them. Which is great if you’re one of those busy people that don’t get time to sit down.

The app itself is easy to use and has a wide selection of audiobooks available in almost every genre imaginable. If you’re looking for a best seller it’s sure to be on the list of available books.

This app does work on a paid subscription though. So you will have to pay a monthly fee. But for that fee you get access to all the books on the site. The app even has podcasts if you’re tired of listening to your favorite book.

Cost: Free offers in-app purchases

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This app comes pre-installed on most iPhones and iPads. It’s called Books and offers users a great experience. The books, e-books, audiobooks and PDFs available on this app are diverse and cater to everyone’s taste in books.

The app is easy to use and offers a wide range of features. It allows you to change the background color, font size and font style so you get to choose the perfect combination that puts the least strain on your eyes.

This easy to use app allows you to check all the available surveys on one dashboard. Making it easy to find the surveys that best match your purchasing habits. And your answers will be completely anonymous.

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Basmo is the creme de la creme of the reading app world. It offers a wide range of features that are easy to use and not only makes your reading experience great but can also help you to utilize your free time more efficiently when it comes to reading.

The wide range of features available on this app include the ability to select or write your favorite quotes down in the app. You can then add a picture and share the quotes with others on social media. You can also make notes about what you’re reading, how it makes you feel and what you think about certain passages.

But the best part of this app is that you can set yourself reading goals. The app allows you to set goals and monitor your progress to make sure you’re staying on top of your reading list. Yes, you can even create a personalized reading list.

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This isn’t so much a reading app for full length books as much as it’s a reading motivator. With Summary Z you get a whole range of books in a summarized version. Which means you don’t get to read the whole book, but you do get to read a whole lot of books in record time.

The best part is that these summaries are all available in audio. So if you don’t have time to sit down and be dedicated to reading the app does offer an alternative so you stay on top of your reading goals, which can also be monitored through the app.

The reading for this app is divided into 5 minute slots. And There is even a quiz feature to help you make sure that you’re taking in all the information that you’re reading and not just skimming through without paying attention. The app is free to use for three days but after that there is a monthly or annual fee that needs to be paid to continue using the app.

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This is another great book summary app for readers that want to know what books say without reading the whole thing. Or if you don’t have time to read the whole thing. Blinkist offers you a chance to read over 5000 books in just 15 minutes each.

The books available on this app are limited to non-fiction though. So if you’re into fantasy or other kinds of stories this is not the app for you. On the other hand each 15 minutes you spend on this app is time well spent.

The app is subscription based. You will need to pay an annual or monthly fee to enjoy everything this app has to offer. But it’s a small price to pay for all the knowledge and insight you’ll gain using this app.

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This is probably one of the most well known book apps for book lovers in the world. And the best part is you don’t need to own a Kindle to use it. You can download the app straight to your phone and read from there.

The Kindle store offers just about any book imaginable, including a lot of really cheap books from self published authors. If you’re looking for a book, you’ll find it on the store for sure.

The app itself works just like owning a Kindle. That means you get to enjoy a variety of features like changing text size and font, bookmarking, highlighting, adding notes, etc. but without the need to purchase an actual Kindle.

Cost: Free offers in-app purchases

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If you’re on Android this is the book app for you. It’s similar to Apple Books, but it’s aimed at Android users. So you can download and use it to buy books absolutely free of charge. Of course you will have to pay for the books you want to read through the store though, but there are some great deals available.

The app itself, in true Google style, is intuitive and easy to use. It allows you to change a variety of features to suit your reading needs. The quality of this service by Google is really great.

The service even includes audiobooks so you can listen to your favorite stories while you’re busy with other things. Which is a great time saver if you’re a busy body but still love books.

Cost: Free offers in-app purchases

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Now you may be thinking that this is the best place to get a good review on a book. Something honest and true to what the book is all about, but unfortunately that’s not entirely the case.

While Goodreads is one of the top book related apps, you do need to be careful with this app as the reviews aren’t always true. Not to mention the fact that the look and feel of the app is quite old-school.

So why is it on the list? To warn you that even though you may think it’s worth it, Goodreads isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. That being said, if you’re looking for a book this is a good place to find it. Just remember to read more than just the five or one star reviews

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This is another reading tracking app that allows you to take a look at and improve your reading skills and habits. The interface takes a while to get used to and isn’t the easiest to use, but the app does have a free version.

With Leio you’ll get the chance to time your reads, track how far you get, set deadlines, check statistics and even pace. But some of these are only available in the paid version.

Another downside is that this app is only available to iOS users.

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Aldiko is a completely free reading app that allows you to borrow books from other sources. That’s right, you don’t even have to purchase books to be able to read on this app.

The app itself is really easy to use and offers a variety of features including changing text size and font to make sure reading puts as little strain on your eyes as possible.

If you’re looking for a free book reading service on your phone this is your best bet. It’s great because you get to read all your ebooks right in one place.

Cost: Free offers in app purchases

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