The iPad as an eBook reader: the three best apps
With special apps, the iPad can also be used wonderfully as an ebook reader. We present three corresponding apps.
eBook Reader 1: Amazon's Kindle app on the iPad
You don't need a Kindle to use the Amazon eBook Shop. You can simply download the eBook reader app of the same name to your iPad. In this you only have to register with your Amazon account and can access all your purchases in the Kindle Shop.
- "Kindle" impresses with its sophisticated usability and well-thought-out features such as the integrated Duden dictionary: Simply mark an unknown word and have the definition displayed.
- In addition, "Kindle" has another practical function on board: The online shop assigns a separate email address for each device that you use with your Amazon access - including the iPad. You can send documents such as lecture slides to them. These are then automatically downloaded to your iPad.
eBook Reader 2: Apple's own eBook reader "iBooks"
"iBooks" represents your eBook collection as a bookshelf and is optically the most appealing reader.
- You can also save and read PDF files here, just like in "Kindle". You can buy books for this eBook reader from the iTunes Store.
- The biggest disadvantage compared to the Kindle app: "iBooks" can only be used on Apple devices.
eBook Reader 3: The Unknown Reader "Stanza"
The free app "Stanza" is a well-equipped eBook reader for the iPad:
- It can display both EPUB and PDF format and has solid personalization functions.
- However, the selection of books in the shop is not nearly as large as that of Amazon or Apple.
If you'd rather read eBooks on a dedicated screen, the winner of the Stiftung Warentest, Kindle Paperwhite 2, is a good option.