# A native iOS reading app for serious books

> Searching for the best iOS ebook reader that is more than a Kindle clone? BetterReads on iPhone and iPad keeps classics with companions, your imports, audiobooks, Study, and a real shelf—synced with Mac and the web.

**For:** iPhone and iPad readers who want one library across Apple devices and the browser.

## What iOS gets

A native app built for reading sessions—not a thin web wrapper. Download for offline, listen with LibriVox or your own files, and keep progress on the same BetterReads account as Mac and web.

- Native iPhone and iPad app
- Public-domain classics plus imports (EPUB, PDF, audiobooks)
- LibriVox listen-along on many titles
- Study and shelf sync with Mac and web
- Offline download on mobile

## Part of the reading super-app

This feature ships in the same BetterReads account as classics with companions, the shelf log, your own EPUB/PDF/audiobook imports, PDF research, LibriVox listen-along, Study, and sync—on web, iOS, Android, and Mac. See the reading-system overview for the full stack. Start free; Scholar unlocks full companions and deeper study.

## FAQ

### Is BetterReads on the App Store?

Yes—download BetterReads for iPhone and iPad. The same account works on Mac and betterreads.dev.

### Does iOS sync with Mac?

Yes. Library, progress, highlights, notes, and Study stay on one BetterReads account.

## Related

- [Reading system overview](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/reading-system)
- [Android app](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/android-reading-app)
- [Mac app](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/mac-reading-app)
- [Sync](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/cross-platform-sync)
- [Offline reading](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/offline-reading)
- [Best e-reader](https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/best-ereader-app)

Updated: 2026-09-28

HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/guides/ios-reading-app