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Best free learning apps for iPhone (2026)
Every pick is listed under Learning in our directory, runs on iPhone and iPad and is completely free or has a free plan. We rank them by our rating and popularity, then favour tools made mainly for learning and apps built for iPhone.
Short answer
The best free learning apps for iPhone are Snipd, Duolingo and Photomath, the top three of 24 matches in our directory. 5 of the 10 picks are completely free and the other 5 have a free plan; 1 is open source.
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At a glance
Counted from the top 10 picks, except the total.
- Matching tools
- 24
- Completely free
- 5
- Open source
- 1
- Work offline
- 3
- Native apps
- 7
Comparison table
“Free plan” means a free tier with paid upgrades. A dash in Licence means our directory does not list the tool as open source.
| # | Name | Pricing | Platforms | Licence | Why pick it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snipd | Free plan | iOS, Android | — | AI powered podcast player to save and share key moments. |
| 2 | Duolingo | Free plan | iOS, Android, Web | — | Bite-sized, game-like lessons for learning a new language. |
| 3 | Photomath | Free plan | iOS, Android | — | Scan a maths problem and get step-by-step explanations, free on the Basic plan. |
| 4 | Arc Search | Free | iOS | — | The internet, summarized for you. |
| 5 | Desmos | Free | Web, iOS, Android | — | A free online graphing calculator for students, teachers and curious minds. |
| 6 | GeoGebra | Free | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | — | Free maths apps for graphing, geometry, algebra and 3D. |
| 7 | Libby | Free | iOS, Android, Web | — | Borrow ebooks and audiobooks free from your local library. |
| 8 | Memrise | Free plan | Web, iOS, Android | — | A language learning app built around real native speakers and spaced repetition. |
| 9 | Pocket Casts | Free plan | iOS, Android, Web | — | A podcast player that is free on mobile and on the web. |
| 10 | Anki | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Web | Open source | Spaced repetition flashcards that make learning stick. |
Why each pick made the list
Every reason is taken from the tool's own listing: its categories, platforms, features, rating and pricing.
Our top iPhone pick, rated 4.7/5. Made mainly for learning, one of 8 such picks here. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Android. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud (7 of 10 here), has AI features (3 of 10 here) and is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: AI accuracy can vary with audio quality or accents
Number 2 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.6/5. Made mainly for learning, one of 8 such picks here. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Android and Web. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud (7 of 10 here) and is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: Free version has ads and limits
Number 3 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.6/5. Made mainly for learning, one of 8 such picks here. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Android. Its listing says it is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: Phone apps only
Number 4 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.6/5. Made mainly for research, it is one of 2 picks here that cover learning as a second use. An iOS app that runs on iPhone and iPad and nowhere else. Its listing says it has AI features (3 of 10 here) and is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: Currently only available on iOS
Number 5 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.8/5, the highest here. Made mainly for learning, one of 8 such picks here. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web and Android. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud (7 of 10 here) and is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: The web version needs an internet connection
Number 6 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.7/5. Made mainly for learning, one of 8 such picks here. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web, Android, Windows and macOS. Its listing says it works offline (3 of 10 here), syncs through the cloud (7 of 10 here) and is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: Many apps can be confusing at first
Number 7 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.8/5. Made mainly for reading, it is one of 2 picks here that cover learning as a second use. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Android and Web. Its listing says it works offline (3 of 10 here), syncs through the cloud (7 of 10 here) and is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: Popular titles often have waiting lists
Number 8 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.4/5. Made mainly for learning, one of 8 such picks here. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Web and Android. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud (7 of 10 here), has AI features (3 of 10 here) and is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: Full access needs a paid plan
Number 9 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.6/5. Made mainly for learning, one of 8 such picks here. A mobile app that runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on Android and Web. Its listing says it syncs through the cloud (7 of 10 here) and is easy to pick up (9 of 10 here).
Watch out for: Folders and bookmarks need Plus
Number 10 of 10 for iPhone, rated 4.6/5. Made mainly for learning, one of 8 such picks here. Runs on iPhone and iPad, and also on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and 1 more platform. Its listing says it works offline (3 of 10 here) and is privacy-focused (the only one here).
Watch out for: Unpolished interface
Running these on iPhone
Counted from each pick's listing type and platforms.
- By listing type, the 10 iPhone picks are 6 mobile apps (Snipd, Duolingo, Photomath, Libby and 2 others), 2 web apps (Desmos and GeoGebra), 1 desktop app (Anki) and 1 iOS app (Arc Search).
- 7 of 10 are apps you install on iPhone and iPad, and Arc Search is made specifically for iPhone; the other 3 are web or cloud tools listed for iPhone.
- Arc Search is listed for iPhone and nothing else. Anki reaches furthest, on 5 other platforms besides iPhone.
- 2 of 10 also run on a Mac, so the same tool can follow you between iPhone and Mac; Snipd, Duolingo, Photomath, Arc Search and 4 others do not.
More matches
14 more free learning apps for iPhone in our directory, in ranked order.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best free learning app for iPhone?
- Snipd is our first pick. AI powered podcast player to save and share key moments. Snipd has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features or usage.
- Are these learning apps really free?
- Yes, every pick is free to start. Arc Search, Desmos, GeoGebra, Libby and 1 other are completely free. Snipd, Duolingo, Photomath, Memrise and 1 other have free plans with paid upgrades.
- Which of these learning apps are open source?
- Anki is tagged open source in our directory, so you can read the code and, depending on the licence, self-host or modify it.
- Which ones work offline on iPhone and iPad?
- GeoGebra, Libby and Anki are listed as working offline. The others need an internet connection for at least some features.
- Which are easiest for beginners?
- Snipd, Duolingo and Photomath are rated beginner-friendly, along with 6 other picks. 1 pick takes more time to learn.
- How many free learning apps for iPhone are in the directory?
- 24 match: listed under Learning, available on iPhone and iPad and free to start. This page ranks the top 10 and names up to 20 more under More matches. The Learning category page has every listing, paid ones included.
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