Yomu
EPUB and Kindle-format reader for Mac and iOS, free core, optional one-time IAP.
Quick facts
- Price model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free; optional one-time IAP
- Best for
- Sideloaded EPUBs · Libby ebooks on iPad · DRM-free purchases
- Replaces
- Kindle app, Apple Books, Marvin reader, Audible for owned ebooks
- Platforms
- MaciOS
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Clean reader from yomu-reader.com. Your books aren't tied to Amazon's storefront.
Yomu reads EPUB, Mobi, and Kindle files with highlights, dictionary lookup, and iCloud sync. Replaces the Kindle app and Apple Books for files you own or borrow. No Amazon account required for sideloaded libraries. Optional in-app purchases unlock extras; no subscription rent.
The catch
Apple platforms only; DRM-protected Kindle purchases may not import.
Good fit for
- iPad readers
- Libby borrowers
- EPUB collectors
Not ideal for
- Android and Windows readers
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