The top 20 popular Free Books & Reference Apps for Android in the United States

Check out the top Books & Reference Apps which are free to download. We went through all Books & Reference Apps for Android on Google Play in May 2025 and picked the best ones for you to download onto your Android phone. This Android app list is sorted by the popularity in the United States. Last updated on 2025-05-10.

The VINELink.com app allows victims and concerned citizens to access the nation’s leading offender information and victim notification network, VINE (Victim Information & Notification Every…

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1,000,000+ downloads

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Vinelink
1,000,000+ downloads
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The VINELink.com app allows victims and concerned citizens to access the nation’s leading offender information an…

Johnson County Library

Browse the JoCoLibrary app to find new titles, place holds, and plan your next visit. Recent changes: Includes minor UI improvements and bug fixes.

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10,000+ downloads

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Johnson County Library
10,000+ downloads
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Browse the JoCoLibrary app to find new titles, place holds, and plan your next visit. Recent changes: Includes minor U…

Audible: Audio Entertainment

Dive into a world of audio entertainment—listen to podcasts and audiobooks, and adventure yourself into magical new worlds of imagination. Whether you're exploring new audio worlds or revisitin…

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100,000,000+ downloads

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Audible, Inc.
100,000,000+ downloads
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Audible: Audio Entertainment

Dive into a world of audio entertainment—listen to podcasts and audiobooks, and adventure yourself into magical n…

Divine Office, Catholic Ministry

The Divine Office App is an opportunity for you to participate in the recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours, an ancient and meditative collection of psalms, hymns and scripture that represent the pu…

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100,000+ downloads

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Divine Office, Catholic Ministry
100,000+ downloads
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The Divine Office App is an opportunity for you to participate in the recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours, an ancien…

Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

Cornell Lab of Ornithology

What's that bird? Ask Merlin—the world’s leading app for birds. Just like magic, Merlin Bird ID will help you solve the mystery. Merlin Bird ID helps you identify birds you see and hear.…

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5,000,000+ downloads

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Cornell Lab of Ornithology
5,000,000+ downloads
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Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab

What's that bird? Ask Merlin—the world’s leading app for birds. Just like magic, Merlin Bird ID will help y…

Hebrew/English Translator

This is a useful Hebrew to English and English to Hebrew translator / dictionary / milon. You can translate Hebrew by typing using our Hebrew keyboard and clicking translate. In addition, you can use…

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500,000+ downloads

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RustyBrick
500,000+ downloads
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Hebrew/English Translator

This is a useful Hebrew to English and English to Hebrew translator / dictionary / milon. You can translate Hebrew by t…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Member Tools app provides members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with the ability to contact ward and stake members, access event calendars, and locate Church meetinghouses an…

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1,000,000+ downloads

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1,000,000+ downloads
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The Member Tools app provides members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with the ability to contact wa…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Gospel Library is the gospel study app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The library includes the scriptures, general conference addresses, music, learning and teaching manuals, Chu…

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10,000,000+ downloads

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
10,000,000+ downloads
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Gospel Library is the gospel study app of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The library includes the scr…

NIV Bible App by Olive Tree

Gospel Technologies

Studying the Holy Bible shouldn’t be hard. Bible by Olive Tree equips you with easy-to-use Bible study tools so you can stop skimming Scripture and get answers—for free. Here are 5 ways y…

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500,000+ downloads

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Gospel Technologies
500,000+ downloads
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NIV Bible App by Olive Tree

Studying the Holy Bible shouldn’t be hard. Bible by Olive Tree equips you with easy-to-use Bible study tools so y…

Spanish English Translator

This free app is able to translate words and texts from english to spanish, and from spanish to english. - very useful app for easy and fast translations, which can be used like a offline dictionary…

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10,000,000+ downloads

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GK Apps
10,000,000+ downloads
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Spanish English Translator

This free app is able to translate words and texts from english to spanish, and from spanish to english. - very useful…

NLT Bible App by Olive Tree

Gospel Technologies

Studying the Holy Bible shouldn’t be hard. Bible by Olive Tree equips you with easy-to-use Bible study tools so you can stop skimming Scripture and get answers—for free. Here are 5 ways …

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10,000+ downloads

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Gospel Technologies
10,000+ downloads
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NLT Bible App by Olive Tree

Studying the Holy Bible shouldn’t be hard. Bible by Olive Tree equips you with easy-to-use Bible study tools so y…

Droid Experiment

This beautiful app will give you a new verse from the Holy Bible every time you launch it. You can switch between several versions in various languages. Save your favorites verses in one click and s…

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1,000,000+ downloads

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Droid Experiment
1,000,000+ downloads
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This beautiful app will give you a new verse from the Holy Bible every time you launch it. You can switch between sever…

Daily Bible Study: Audio, Plan

Salem Media Group

Download Your Bible app and have it at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. On any device, study the Your Bible with daily Bible verses, Bible devotions, Bible podcasts and more. The Daily Bible app b…

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10,000,000+ downloads

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Salem Media Group
10,000,000+ downloads
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Daily Bible Study: Audio, Plan

Download Your Bible app and have it at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere. On any device, study the Your Bible with dai…

Audiobooks.com: Books & More

Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC

Are you looking to enjoy your favorite books on the go? The Audiobooks.com app puts over 500,000 classics, bestsellers, and new releases in your pocket, wherever life takes you. Ready to enjoy all th…

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5,000,000+ downloads

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Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC
5,000,000+ downloads
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Audiobooks.com: Books & More

Are you looking to enjoy your favorite books on the go? The Audiobooks.com app puts over 500,000 classics, bestsellers,…

Midwest Tape LLC

Discover limitless entertainment and knowledge with hoopla Digital. Access more than 1.5 million audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, TV, and more with BingePass. Read, listen, and wa…

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5,000,000+ downloads

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Midwest Tape LLC
5,000,000+ downloads
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Discover limitless entertainment and knowledge with hoopla Digital. Access more than 1.5 million audiobooks, eBooks, co…

A must-have app for library users! Easily borrow physical items using your mobile device, receive reminders, manage receipts and discover new digital content all within the CloudLibrary app! Extrem…

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1,000,000+ downloads

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OCLC
1,000,000+ downloads
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A must-have app for library users! Easily borrow physical items using your mobile device, receive reminders, manage rec…

Craig Hart | Funqai Ltd

Word App is a word generator using the latest NWL 2023 and CSW24 word lists used in tournaments. It also has support for the older CSW21, NWL 2020, OTCWL 2016, CSW19, CSW15, OTCWL 2018, OTCWL 2014, C…

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100,000+ downloads

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Craig Hart | Funqai Ltd
100,000+ downloads
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Word App is a word generator using the latest NWL 2023 and CSW24 word lists used in tournaments. It also has support fo…

VersaEdge Software, LLC

Do you ever get a phone call from an area code that you don't recognize? Use Area Codes to quickly type in the 3 digit area code and find out where the call is from. Covers North America, including t…

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100,000+ downloads

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VersaEdge Software, LLC
100,000+ downloads
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Do you ever get a phone call from an area code that you don't recognize? Use Area Codes to quickly type in the 3 digit …

Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer

Salem Media Group

Daily Bible Devotion is a free app that brings you daily Bible verses & religious inspirational devotions. Receive a morning and an evening Bible verse and devotional for every day of the year. …

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1,000,000+ downloads

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Salem Media Group
1,000,000+ downloads
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Daily Bible Devotion & Prayer

Daily Bible Devotion is a free app that brings you daily Bible verses & religious inspirational devotions. Receive …

Amazon Mobile LLC

READ ANYTIME, ANYWHERE On the bus, on your break, in your bed—never be without something to read. The Kindle app puts millions of books, magazines, newspapers, comics, and manga at your fingert…

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100,000,000+ downloads

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Amazon Mobile LLC
100,000,000+ downloads
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READ ANYTIME, ANYWHERE On the bus, on your break, in your bed—never be without something to read. The Kindle app …