Books and reading apps split between subscription libraries, single-publisher platforms, audiobook players, library-card integrations, and self-publishing reader tools. The category competes more on catalog than on UX, and a single big-name book leaving a platform can drive a wave of one-star reviews. Reviewer pain points tend to focus on cross-device sync of progress and notes, narration speed and quality on audiobooks, and cancellation flows that hide the unsubscribe button. Reading-specific accessibility features — font size, line spacing, dyslexia-friendly typefaces, and night modes that actually preserve eye comfort — drive disproportionate review sentiment for a niche of users who become loud advocates. On iOS, ranking volatility tends to follow App Store editorial features and seasonal Apple campaigns more than algorithmic shifts.

{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #} Amazon Kindle: Reading App

Amazon Kindle: Reading App

AMZN Mobile LLC

4.86 (5.6M)

Users report: bugs, syncing_issues

Storm
{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #} Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts

Audible, Inc.

4.85 (5.5M)

Users report: ux, bugs

{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #} Libby, the library app

Libby, the library app

OverDrive, Inc.

4.85 (4.2M)

Users report: more_books, glitches

{# Render as only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere

Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere

Midwest Tape, LLC

4.85 (1.3M)

Users report: ux, bugs

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Goodreads: Book Tracker & More

Goodreads: Book Tracker & More

Goodreads

4.81 (720.2K)

Users report: feature_requests, bugs

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Wattpad - Read & Write Stories

Wattpad - Read & Write Stories

Wattpad Corp

4.67 (705.7K)

Users report: ads, bugs

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Galatea: Books & Audiobooks

Galatea: Books & Audiobooks

Inkitt

4.61 (262.8K)

Users report: pricing, ux

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Shonen Jump Manga & Comics

Shonen Jump Manga & Comics

VIZ Media, LLC

4.89 (250.8K)

Users report: pricing, bugs

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
CloudLibrary

CloudLibrary

OCLC

4.75 (243.4K)

Users report: bugs, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories

GoodNovel - Booktok, Stories

SINGAPORE NEW READING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.

4.52 (198K)

Users report: pricing, ads

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Bible For Women.

Bible For Women.

PANDAS OF CARIBBEAN LIMITED

4.90 (182.7K)

Users report: ads

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Golden Quran | المصحف الذهبي

Golden Quran | المصحف الذهبي

OMAR SHARIF

4.68 (178.3K)

Users report: app_crashes, navigation_issues

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Dreame - Read Best Romance

Dreame - Read Best Romance

STARY PTE. LTD.

4.40 (169.4K)

Users report: pricing, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
La Biblia Reina Valera Español

La Biblia Reina Valera Español

Oleg Shukalovich

4.85 (169.4K)

Users report: access issues

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Bible Offline - KJV Holy Bible

Bible Offline - KJV Holy Bible

PANDAS OF CARIBBEAN LIMITED

4.89 (133.7K)

Users report: ads, more translation

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Barnes & Noble NOOK

Barnes & Noble NOOK

Barnes & Noble

4.73 (117.1K)

Users report: bugs, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Bible for Women & Daily Study

Bible for Women & Daily Study

Nataliia Shukalovich

4.89 (113.6K)

Users report: ads, audio quality

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Women's Bible: Verse & Prayer

Women's Bible: Verse & Prayer

Rocketshield Browser Technology Limited

4.93 (104.8K)

Users report: ads, bugs

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
KJV Bible Now: Read & Study

KJV Bible Now: Read & Study

Rocketshield Browser Technology Limited

4.93 (83.8K)

Users report: ads, pricing

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Chirp Audiobooks

Chirp Audiobooks

Pubmark Inc.

4.77 (83.3K)

Users report: bugs, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Apple Books

Apple Books

Apple

4.43 (78.9K)

Users report: functionality, pricing

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Book of the Month

Book of the Month

Book of the Month

4.92 (78.4K)

Users report: audiobooks, app performance

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
قرآن هادی با ترجمه تفسیر فارسی

قرآن هادی با ترجمه تفسیر فارسی

Hadi App Ltd

4.87 (76.7K)

Users report: missing_features, minor_bugs

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
AlphaNovel - Novels & Stories

AlphaNovel - Novels & Stories

Brailion Ventures Limited

4.71 (75.2K)

Users report: pricing, free content

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
VIZ Manga

VIZ Manga

VIZ Media, LLC

4.85 (72.6K)

Users report: content_availability, bugs

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Fable: Track & Discuss Books

Fable: Track & Discuss Books

Fable

4.75 (71K)

Users report: bugs, performance

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Moshi Kids: Sleep, Relax, Play

Moshi Kids: Sleep, Relax, Play

Mind Candy Ltd

4.73 (68.7K)

Users report: pricing, ux

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
WebComics - Webtoon, Manga

WebComics - Webtoon, Manga

WEBCOMICS HOLDINGS

4.81 (66.4K)

Users report: pricing, ads

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks

Audiobooks.com: Get audiobooks

Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC

4.72 (63.4K)

Users report: missing_features, resets to beginning of chapter

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Marvel Unlimited

Marvel Unlimited

Disney

4.77 (60.7K)

Users report: pricing, download issues

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Bookly: Book Tracker

Bookly: Book Tracker

TwoDoor Games

4.61 (57.7K)

Users report: pricing, bugs

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Jesus Calling Devotional

Jesus Calling Devotional

HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc.

4.86 (55.4K)

Users report: pricing, bugs

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
MoboReader: Top Novels & Books

MoboReader: Top Novels & Books

CHANGDU (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

4.25 (49.3K)

Users report: Monetization, UX

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga

WebNovel - Read Novels & Manga

Cloudary Holdings Limited

4.35 (46.6K)

Users report: pricing, ads

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Tapas – Comics and Novels

Tapas – Comics and Novels

Radish Media

4.57 (44.6K)

Users report: monetization, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Wehear - Audiobooks & Stories

Wehear - Audiobooks & Stories

STAR READING LIMITED

4.52 (38.5K)

Users report: pricing, payment issues

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Manobook: My Good Story Reader

Manobook: My Good Story Reader

CHANGDU (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

4.59 (36.1K)

Users report: ads, pricing

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
MyPassion: Read, Listen Novels

MyPassion: Read, Listen Novels

HW FANTASY LIMITED

4.52 (34.6K)

Users report: pricing, payment errors

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
قران كريم بدون انترنت

قران كريم بدون انترنت

mohammad nakhaleh

4.62 (33.4K)

Users report: ads, navigation issues

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Libro.fm Audiobooks

Libro.fm Audiobooks

Libro.fm

4.91 (33.2K)

Users report: functionality, sleep timer

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Booktok: Watch Books Explained

Booktok: Watch Books Explained

Zero Billion, Inc.

4.60 (32.8K)

Users report: pricing, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
The: Bible App

The: Bible App

HMA Mobile LLC

4.82 (32.6K)

Users report: ads, pricing

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
LibriVox Audiobooks

LibriVox Audiobooks

BookDesign LLC

4.77 (32K)

Users report: ads, performance

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
King James Bible with Audio

King James Bible with Audio

Oleg Shukalovich

4.88 (31.7K)

Users report: ads, bugs

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Quran - by Quran.com - قرآن

Quran - by Quran.com - قرآن

Quran Foundation, Inc

4.87 (31.4K)

Users report: feature_requests, bug_reports

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
AnyStories-Top Novels & Books

AnyStories-Top Novels & Books

READ ASAP LTD

4.64 (30.9K)

Users report: pricing, ux

Storm
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Reading List: Book Tracker

Reading List: Book Tracker

Andrew Bennet Ltd

4.83 (29K)

Users report: privacy, syncing issues

{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
القرآن الهادي (اهل البيت)‏

القرآن الهادي (اهل البيت)‏

Hadi App Ltd

4.75 (28.6K)

Users report: audio issues, page orientation indicator

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Twenty-Four Hours a Day

BookMobile

4.93 (28.1K)

Users report: UI, text_size_issue

Zombie
{# Render as
only if SSR page exists. Non-SSR apps get a plain
instead — linking them to /app/ sent crawlers through a 301 -> 404 chain (see _get_similar_apps_for_ssr docstring). #}
Webfic-Make Reading Fantastic

Webfic-Make Reading Fantastic

DIANZHONG TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

4.34 (27.4K)

Users report: pricing, ads