Whether you're trying to read more, track what you've already read, or discover your next favourite book, your phone can do a lot of the heavy lifting. On the occasion of World Book Day, we have collated
our top app recommendations for book lovers. These apps are available on Android and iOS, enabling compatibility across devices. These recommendations seriously armour book lovers with productive information and tools to help them choose books and read with ease.
1. Goodreads
Available in India on iOS and Android | Free
Think of Goodreads as Instagram for book lovers, minus the filters and the envy. With over 150 million registered users, it's the world's largest reading community, track every book you've read, rate and review titles, follow friends' reading journeys, join annual reading challenges, and get surprisingly good recommendations based on your history. Indian readers will find a strong community here, and the app works without restrictions across the country. If you're the kind of reader who loves talking about books almost as much as reading them, this is your home.
2. Kindle & Kindle Unlimited
Available in India on iOS and Android | Free app; Kindle Unlimited at Rs. 169/month (30-day free trial)
The Kindle app is arguably the most practical reading solution for Indian readers. You can buy individual ebooks directly from Amazon, prices are far more wallet-friendly than hardbound alternatives. The app works seamlessly on any phone, tablet, or browser. No Kindle device needed.
Kindle Unlimited is the subscription layer worth considering if you read consistently. At Rs. 169 per month (or Rs. 1,388 for a full year, typically discounted from Rs. 2,388), it unlocks access to a curated library of over four million titles. A caveat worth knowing - major publishers don't always release their newest titles on Kindle Unlimited.
3. Storytel
Available in India on iOS and Android | Rs. 149/month (Select – regional languages) or Rs. 299/month (Unlimited – all languages); 14-day free trial
Storytel is the best audiobook subscription available in India with genuine pricing and a catalogue that takes Indian readers seriously. The Swedish platform has invested significantly in its India library, offering audiobooks and ebooks across Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Odia, Urdu, and more.
If you commute, cook, or exercise and want to get more books into your day, Storytel is the most India-ready option to do it.
4. StoryGraph
Available in India on iOS and Android | Free (premium features available)
StoryGraph has been quietly building a loyal following among readers who find Goodreads too Amazon-centric or socially noisy. Its recommendation engine is mood-based, you tell it if you want something fast-paced, emotional, funny, or dark, and it matches books accordingly. You also get rich reading analytics, half- and quarter-star rating options, and detailed genre tagging. The platform recently crossed 5 million user signups, and the iOS app won an App Store Award in 2025. Highly recommended if you want smarter discovery without the social noise.
