# Apple Books

> Read, listen, discover.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364709193](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id364709193)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id364709193`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Apple
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (89,499 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2010-04-02
- **Size:** 17 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-books/id364709193)
- **Website:** [http://apple.com/apple-books/](http://apple.com/apple-books/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/](https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/)

## Description

**Apple Books** is an all-in-one app for discovering, reading and listening to books and audiobooks across Apple devices. Browse bestsellers, free books, special offers, personalised recommendations and curated collections, or search for titles by genre. Sample books and preview audiobooks before purchasing, with no subscription required.

Customise your reading experience with themes, fonts, background colours, adjustable spacing, night mode and vertical scrolling. Track your library with a Want to Read list, set reading goals, monitor streaks and receive reminders. Family Sharing lets up to five family members enjoy eligible content, while CarPlay and Apple Watch support make listening convenient on the go. Availability and content vary by country or region.

## Rankings

- #4,268 — Overall
- #7 — Essential Book Apps
- #1 — book
- #3 — kindle
- #4 — library
- #6 — overdrive

## Review summary

Users generally praise Apple Books for its large catalog and enjoyable reading experience, with some free titles available. However, recurring drawbacks include high book prices, difficulties re-downloading purchased titles, confusing pricing messaging, and various technical issues such as download problems and broken search. A few negative notes also point to rental-like labeling and unexpected extra charges. Overall sentiment is mixed: strong positive on reading experience and catalog, tempered by pricing and reliability concerns.

### Pros

- Large catalog / wide selection of books
- Overall positive reading experience / enjoyment of reading
- Some free content / free books available

### Cons

- High prices / books are expensive
- Cannot re-download purchased books / access to owned titles can be lost
- Pricing messaging is misleading (no subscription but per-book charges)
- Technical issues (download failures, data loss, broken search)
- Some titles labeled as rentals / pay again after purchase or extra charges

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