Best BookWave alternatives: apps like BookWave: EPUB & PDF Reader

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Updated October 2026

BookWave: EPUB & PDF Reader

Nazarii Stefaniuk

BookWave is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to BookWave

#1

EPUB & PDF Reader - Readgio by Anna Sadnova

Track Your Reading Progress

Editor's Choice

📚 Books

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app allows you to read EPUB and PDF files with automatic tracking of your reading progress, speed, and streaks. It offers a consistent reading experience for both formats and lets you save favorite quotes with reminders.

#2

EPUB Reader: eBook & FB2 by ZeroPlay Ltd.

Read the books you already own

Strong Contender

📚 Books

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This app allows you to import and read your DRM-free ebook files locally. It supports various formats and offers customizable reading settings for a personalized offline experience. You can also search, highlight, and annotate your books.

#3

LiBook: EPUB, TXT, PDF Reader by JOOYOUNG MAENG

eBook Viewer & iCloud Sync

Worth Considering

📚 Books

4.2(6 ratings)

Free

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Organize and read all your digital books in one app. Supports EPUB, PDF, and TXT files with features like character tracking, customizable reading settings, and text-to-speech. Easily navigate, bookmark, and search your library.

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HushBook: Audiobook Read Along

HushBook: Audiobook Read Along

HushBook: Audiobook Read Along

Audiobook with synced text

This app enhances audiobook listening by displaying synchronized, word-by-word transcripts. Follow along with highlighted text, jump to any word, and import your own audio files or access public domain classics. It offers accessibility modes and tracks your reading habits and comprehension.

Word-by-word karaoke-style transcriptsOn-device AI transcriptionImport custom audio files

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BookShelves eBook Reader

BookShelves eBook Reader

BookShelves eBook Reader

EPUB, PDF & Comic Book Library

This app allows you to read EPUB, PDF, and comic books with access to over 1.5 million free public domain books. Organize your library, customize your reading experience with multiple themes and fonts, and sync your progress across devices.

1.5 million+ free booksEPUB, PDF, and comic readerCustomizable themes and fonts

free with in-app purchases

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Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader

Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader

Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader

EPUB, CBZ, Manga & OPDS Sync

Access your entire book collection from various sources in one beautiful app. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with synced progress, bookmarks, and highlights across devices. Organize your library with series info, search, and collections.

Connect Kavita, Calibre, and OPDS serversEPUB and PDF reading with page-curl effectRich typography and reading themes

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EPUB Reader - JustRead

EPUB Reader - JustRead

EPUB Reader - JustRead

Ebook & PDF Reader + Calibre

Customize your reading experience with extensive font and layout options. Effortlessly manage your library, track reading habits, and enjoy eye-care features. Sync your books across devices via cloud storage without proprietary lock-in.

200+ built-in fonts and custom font importAdjustable text and layout settingsSmart dark mode with intelligent image inversion

free with in-app purchases

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Calibre ebook - Pageo

Calibre ebook - Pageo

Calibre ebook - Pageo

Epub reader with Calibre sync

Seamlessly sync your Calibre ebook library wirelessly to your iPhone. Convert various ebook formats to EPUB directly within the app and customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, themes, and spacing. Listen to your books with text-to-speech functionality.

Wireless Calibre library syncBuilt-in ebook converter (PDF, MOBI, AZW, etc. to EPUB)Customizable reading experience (fonts, themes)

free with in-app purchases

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Readify AI: Text to Speech

Readify AI: Text to Speech

Readify AI: Text to Speech

Read Books, PDFs & Docs Aloud

Transform any written content into an immersive audio experience with AI-powered narration. Supports various file formats and web content, optimizing layouts for seamless listening across devices. Offers a fully unlocked premium experience with no hidden fees.

Expressive neural AI voicesUniversal document support (ePUB, PDF, TXT, MOBI)Continuous cross-device sync

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scrolly: cute pdf ebook reader

scrolly: cute pdf ebook reader

scrolly: cute pdf ebook reader

the cutest way to read PDFs

Transform your PDF reading with a delightful experience. Customize text size and themes, save your progress with bookmarks, and enjoy a unique vertical scrolling mode. Perfect for books, papers, articles, and textbooks.

Customizable text sizeTheme selectionBookmark saving

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