Have you ever wanted to read a book but couldn't find the time in your routine to read it? This is much more common than it sounds. Many people end up putting reading to one side in their daily lives because they can't find the time to read. Fortunately for these people, there are several free book listening apps on the internet.
These apps are also very useful for visually impaired people who, like the example above, can't fit reading into their daily lives or who want to read a book but it hasn't yet been translated into pounds. Below we'll list the 7 best apps for listening to free books and why we think they're so good. The buttons to download the apps will be available throughout the text. Want to start reading more? Then follow the list!
Skeelo
The main thing that makes Skeelo one of the best apps for listening to free books is its many partnerships with cell phone companies, internet companies and much more. These partnerships end up making free books available every month to users of the platform who are customers of these companies. It's available for Android and iOS and its reviews on both platforms are extremely positive. Download Skeelo and register your operator, maybe you'll be the next lucky one.
Free books and audiobooks
Focused on offering audiobooks of books in the public domain, this is an extremely complete and easy-to-use app, although it is only available for Android. Finding books in the app is quick and easy. Add that to the daily recommendations the app makes to users who have been using it the longest and you have one of the best apps for listening to free books.
The platform is full of books in English, but with a quick search you can find many titles in Portuguese. This app can be a great alternative for those who want to learn English and are looking for online places to consume more in the language. The only downside to the app is the advertisements that can annoy users from time to time.
12min
This app is available for IOS and Android, as well as being accessible on the computer. It can be a great option for those looking for non-fiction books, as this is the focus of the platform. The app also summarizes the most important points of the books and makes them available to its users. It is possible to subscribe to an annual plan and have an expanded catalog and various other tools available only to subscribers.
As the largest free non-fiction book app and because it offers numerous book summaries for those who don't have time to listen to an entire audiobook, 12min is one of the best apps for listening to free books. The possibility of listening to audiobooks and summaries in Portuguese, English and Spanish is also another advantage of the app.
LibriVox Audio Books
We can't talk about the best apps for listening to free books without mentioning LibriVox. This free 100% platform works through volunteers who record their readings of public domain books and post them on the platform. LibriVox not only has one of the most interesting histories of all the other apps on this list, it's also the oldest, having been around since 2005. Its almost 20 years of existence explain its large catalog of books, which reaches 45,000 titles.
This is another app for people who want to learn a new language, as it allows you to change the language and listen to books in that language. What's more, its search bar allows users to search by author name, book name and even subject. The app is available on both Android and iOS.
Tocalivros
As one of the only Brazilian 100% apps on the list, Tocalivros brings in well-known voices, such as Fábio Porchat, to narrate the platform's audiobooks. Like the vast majority of those listed above, not all of its library is accessible to those who use the site for free, but the free catalog is quite extensive in its own right.
The application also has e-books, podcasts and other material, which sets it apart from other applications for listening to free books. Its subscription costs 19.90 per month for those who like the site and want to take advantage of its entire library and its system for listening without using the internet. The app is available for both Android and iOS
Storytel
If you're looking for apps to listen to free books with modern interfaces similar to apps like Spotify, Storytel might be the one for you. It's all separated into different categories and you can even create a list of the audiobooks you want to read. Its catalog also includes podcasts on a wide variety of subjects.
Unfortunately, there aren't many free audiobooks in the catalog. Most of the catalog requires a subscription of R$14.90 per month to be released. There is, however, a seven-day trial period, making it easier to use for those who aren't quite used to the interface yet. The app is available on the Play Store and Apple Store.
Audible
If all the free book listening apps above didn't interest you or didn't have the books you were hoping to find, maybe it's time to venture into the world's largest audiobook app. Although Audible is paid for, it offers new users 30 days free, plus Amazon Prime members get 3 months free access.
Its catalog in Portuguese has more than 100,000 titles to download and the catalogs in other languages are even larger. Its app, which is available for both iOS and Android, is extremely intuitive for new users. Many classic books are only available on Audible. It also has a unique system called "Sleep Timer" where the user chooses a story or soundscape to help them sleep and the app switches off at a pre-programmed time.
Conclusion
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