The top 20 popular Books & Reference Apps for Android in the United States (with a recent update)

Check out the top Books & Reference Apps which had a recent update in Google Play. We went through all Books & Reference Apps for Android on Google Play in September 2026 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 2026-09-27.

Audible: Audiobooks & Podcasts

Audible, Inc.

Escape into stories you love with Audible. Discover a library of audiobooks, podcasts and Originals—where great stories meet immersive sound. Use our book player for hands-free listening. Downl…

Free

4.6

100,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

Member Tools

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…

Gospel Library

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…

Free

4.7

10,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

YouVersion Bible App + Audio

Life.Church

On more than 500 million devices around the world 🌏, people are reading, listening to, watching, and sharing the Bible daily using the YouVersion Bible App—completely free. 2,500+ Bible versio…

Free

4.9

100,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

Bible Gateway

HarperCollins Christian Publishing

Completely rebuilt for Spring 2026 with an all-new design, focused on getting you into Scripture without friction. This is Bible Gateway at its best. Read, listen, and study the Bible anywhere with …

The Bible Memory App

Millennial Apps - The Bible Memory App

With The Bible Memory App, you'll memorize by actively engaging three separate cognitive areas: Audio, Visual & Touch memory. ★ Touch: Type the first letter of each word in a verse to quickly me…

Bible KJV

right

✨ THE KJV BIBLE FOR EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR DAY Wherever life takes you, God's Word is never far away. Read the Holy Bible King James Version (KJV) completely offline. From morning devotion to evening…

Catholic Calendar: Universalis

Universalis Publishing

Feasts and celebrations according to the General Calendar and the local calendars of the UK, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, and others. Features "About Today" pages…

Dictionary.com: English Words

Dictionary LLC

Download the #1 free dictionary app! With more than 2 million trusted definitions and synonyms, this English dictionary and thesaurus app for Android is optimized for your mobile device. Improve yo…

Free

4.0

10,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

Laudate

Aycka Soft

The most comprehensive Catholic App . Available in English, Español, Português, Française, Deutsch, Nederlands, Slovenský, Italiano, Bahasa, Polski, Slovenski, Hrvatski, V…

Knots 3D

Nynix LLC

Used by arborists, anglers, firefighters, climbers, sailors, the military and scouts the world over, Knots 3D will quickly teach you how to tie even the most difficult knot! Knots 3D is the original…

Audubon Bird Guide

National Audubon Society

The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. Built for all experience levels, it will help you identify the birds aroun…

Sky Map

Sky Map Devs

Sky Map helps you identify stars, planets, nebulae, and constellations in real-time. Originally developed as Google Sky Map, it is now open source. Find us online: ⭐ Official Website: stardroid.app …

Free

4.1

50,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

JW Library

Jehovah's Witnesses

The JW Library app* is designed to enhance your Bible reading and deepen your personal study. Download Bible-based publications, videos, and audio programs to access your content anytime, anywhere. …

Free

4.8

50,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

wikiHow: how to do anything

wikiHow

Easily learn how to do anything from wikiHow, the world’s leading how-to guide. Step-by-step instructions on every imaginable topic. Become the DIY master of anything, instantly. With the wiki…

Google Play Books & Audiobooks

Google LLC

Dive into a world of stories with Google Play Books! Explore millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga — all in one app. Key Features: • Your library, anywhere: Enjoy books o…

Free

4.7

1,000,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

@Voice: Text to Speech Reader

Hyperionics Technology

@Voice Aloud Reader turns text into spoken audio. It reads PDFs, eBooks, web pages, documents, and pasted text in dozens of languages. Whether you are commuting, exercising, cooking, or resting your …

Free

4.3

10,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

Wikipedia

Wikimedia Foundation

The best Wikipedia experience on your Mobile device. Ad-free and free of charge, forever. With the official Wikipedia app, you can search and explore 40+ million articles in 300+ languages, no matter…

Free

4.3

50,000,000+ downloads

Books & Reference

Wikipedia Beta

Wikimedia Foundation

Welcome to Wikipedia Beta for Android! You can install Wikipedia Beta alongside your current version of Wikipedia for Android, so you can test our new features before they go live for all Wikipedia f…

Bible-Discovery

SQL Uniform Kft.

Study the Bible in depth – not only for specialists! Bible-Discovery is a comprehensive Bible study application for anyone who wants to go beyond superficial reading. It is ideal for those who…

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