About
Apple Books is a digital reading platform for discovering, reading, and listening to millions of books and audiobooks across Apple devices. Browse bestsellers, free books, and curated collections without requiring a subscription, then customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, background colors, line height, and letter spacing. Set reading goals to track daily habits and reading streaks, share purchases with up to five family members via Family Sharing, and listen to audiobooks safely in Apple CarPlay or on Apple Watch. Sample books and preview audiobooks free before committing to a full purchase.
Highlights
- Millions of books and audiobooks with no subscription required
- Customizable reading themes with adjustable fonts, colors, line height, and letter spacing
- Reading goals with streak tracking and daily reminders
- Family Sharing to invite up to five family members
- Audiobook support in Apple CarPlay with large controls for safe driving
- Apple Watch app to browse and download audiobooks to your wrist
Best for
Readers of all ages who want to track their reading habits and set daily goals, families who share book purchases, and drivers who listen to audiobooks safely through Apple CarPlay.
At a glance
Apple Books is available on iOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Apple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Apple Books free?
- Yes — Apple Books is free to download on iOS.
- What platforms is Apple Books available on?
- Apple Books is available on iOS.
- What is Apple Books?
- Apple Books is a digital reading platform where you can discover, read, and listen to millions of books and audiobooks. Browse bestsellers and curated collections, customize your reading experience with adjustable themes and fonts, and track your reading goals across all your Apple devices.
- Do I need a subscription to use Apple Books?
- No subscription is required. You can browse, sample books, and preview audiobooks for free, then purchase individual titles as you choose.
- Can I customize how books look?
- Yes. You can choose from multiple reading themes with different fonts and background colors, adjust line height and letter spacing to your preference, enable Auto-Night Theme, and adjust screen brightness for comfortable reading.
- Can I listen to audiobooks while driving?
- Yes. Apple CarPlay includes a dedicated Audiobooks app with large buttons for play, pause, rewind, and fast forward, plus a simplified library designed to keep your eyes on the road.
- What are the alternatives to Apple Books?
- Apple Books is similar to Bookshelf: Book Tracker & List, Reading List: Book Tracker, Wattpad - Read & Write Stories, and Goodreads: Book Tracker & More. Browse related apps by tag: habit tracker and books.
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