# KMate: Kindle & Kobo Manager — Import, Review Notes and Words

> Kindle note and vocabulary review app with flashcards and export options. (iPhone/iPad app by 军 黄.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmate-kindle-and-kobo-manager/id6765629807 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [军 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864725906)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), German (Germany), Japanese, French (France), Polish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English
- Released: 2026-06-17
- Data updated: 2026-10-16
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmate-kindle-and-kobo-manager/id6765629807/reviews.md

## What is KMate?

KMate brings your Kindle and Kobo highlights, notes, and vocabulary together on iPhone and iPad. Use it on its own or import your library from KMate for Mac and Windows.

Import & Sync
- Import from compatible Kindle and Kobo readers via USB, or from note and vocabulary files
- Import notes from the Kindle app and highlights and notes from Amazon Kindle Cloud
- Sync notes, vocabulary, and learning progress across Mac, iPhone, and iPad with iCloud

Read & Look Up Words
- Browse, search, and edit by book, with vocabulary shown alongside its original examples
- Double-tap words for definitions using imported MDX, StarDict, MOBI/AZW/PRC, and text dictionaries
- View dictionary formatting, images, and pronunciation audio

Flashcards & Review
- Hide highlighted passages and use your notes to recall them before revealing the text
- Reveal vocabulary examples and definitions step by step, with random review available
- Track learning status and view your activity through statistics and heatmaps

Export & Personalise
- Export TXT, Markdown, PDF, Kindle My Clippings.txt, and vocabulary files for Anki
- Copy, share, and print your content
- Choose reading themes, fonts, and text sizes

Free & Pro
The free version includes iCloud sync, Kindle/Kobo/Amazon imports, unlimited browsing and flashcard review, plus TXT and Anki export.

Pro adds the E-ink theme, font management, quick lookup with custom dictionaries, full statistics and insights, Markdown/PDF/Kindle clippings export, and printing.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Import Kindle highlights and notes
- Flashcard study mode
- Progress tracking and statistics
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Export notes as Markdown, PDF, TXT, or Anki
- iCloud Sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KMate Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| KMate Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KMate Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Is KMate safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess KMate.

## Is KMate legit?

KMate: Kindle & Kobo Manager has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for KMate is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kmate-kindle-and-kobo-manager/id6765629807/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 很好用

*2026-09-05*

非常好用啊，真不错

**Developer response:** 很高兴对你有用，有任何问题请随时反馈。阅读回顾愉快！

### 5/5 — Read and Lean notes, words anytime now

*2026-08-21*

Nice app to sync my notes and vocab from Mac

## Frequently asked questions about KMate

### What is KMate?

KMate is a mobile application designed to help users review and study their Kindle highlights, notes, and vocabulary. It offers features like flashcards, progress tracking, and various export options.

### Does KMate have ads?

No, KMate does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional Pro features available through subscription.

### What are the subscription options for KMate Pro?

KMate Pro offers a monthly subscription for $0.99 or a yearly subscription for $6.99. Pro unlocks additional features like E-ink themes, advanced export formats, and unlimited statistics.

### What Kindle data can KMate import?

KMate can import Kindle highlights, vocabulary, and notes directly from the Kindle app and Amazon Kindle Cloud. It also supports one-tap import from the KMate desktop application.

### What export formats does KMate support?

Free users can export notes as TXT or Anki Decks. KMate Pro users gain access to Markdown, PDF export, and printing capabilities.

### How does KMate help with memorization?

KMate utilizes a flashcard system with random review and progressive modes to aid in memorizing notes, words, contexts, and definitions. It also supports importing custom dictionaries for real-time lookups.

### What devices is KMate available on?

KMate is available for iPhone and iPad devices, allowing users to sync their reading data across platforms using iCloud Sync.

### How often is KMate updated?

The latest version of KMate, 2.3.0, was released on August 20, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2026-10-07

This update adds Kobo imports and improves device connections, flashcard review, and iCloud sync.

Kobo support
• Import highlights, notes, and saved words from your Kobo reader or a Kobo data file.
• Preserve highlight colours, linked notes, and source books, with duplicate detection when importing again.

Device and file imports
• Improved Kindle and Kobo connection flows, with device model names and available import content.
• Remember folder access for multiple readers to make reconnecting easier.
• Select Kindle note and vocabulary files together and view a combined import summary.
• Reorganised the import screen, with backup, cleanup, and sync settings grouped together.

Flashcard review
• Hide highlighted passages and use your notes as prompts, then tap to reveal the original text.
• Improved flashcard loading and random selection for large libraries, with fewer recent repeats.
• Refined navigation and reveal controls, with full dictionary definitions available in vocabulary flashcards.

Sync and word lookup
• Fixed inconsistent book lists and statistics when syncing large libraries through iCloud.
• Clearer sync progress for notes, vocabulary, and usage examples.
• Fixed popup height and keyboard focus issues when editing lookup words.
• Improved special character handling, paragraph formatting, and translations.

### 2.4.1 — 2026-10-01

本次更新让标注导入更便捷，颜色显示更完整：
• 支持从“文件”等 App 中选择使用 KMate Mobile 打开 TXT、HTML、TSV 和 CSV 文件，自动识别标注笔记或文本词典。
• 优化新版 Kindle App 导出文件的兼容性，修复部分标注颜色无法正确识别的问题。
• 新增青色（Aqua）卡片颜色，支持设置与筛选，并正确显示从 Mac 同步来的青色标注。
• 改进多语言 Kindle 标注、Scribe 标注及 KMate 导出的 Apple Books 笔记的导入兼容性。
• 优化文件格式识别与错误提示

### 2.4.0 — 2026-09-15

This update adds quick word lookup, batch dictionary import, and Kindle-format export, while improving flashcard review and vocabulary management.

- Double-tap words in highlights, vocabulary examples, and word titles to look them up, or edit the query directly in the lookup window
- Import multiple dictionaries or an entire folder at once, with automatic matching of dictionary resource files and clearer import guidance
- Choose whether to enable double-tap lookup and live dictionary definitions on cards
- Export highlights and notes as Kindle My Clippings.txt, preserving original clipping details and your latest edits
- Choose saved definitions, local dictionary definitions, or automatically fill in missing definitions when copying or exporting vocabulary, with progress tracking and cancellation
- Refined layouts for text, Markdown, PDF, and printing, and fixed Anki custom fields shifting when content is empty
- Improved flashcard loading and navigation for large vocabulary libraries, and fixed crashes when opening flashcards and unexpected returns to the first batch when changing review order
- Improved MOBI dictionary compatibility and import reliability, reduced memory and storage usage, and fixed definitions not displaying correctly for some MDX entries
- Refined lookup layouts, text scaling, and expandable definitions to reduce extra whitespace, and fixed review card counts not updating after deleting notes

### 2.3.0 — 2026-08-20

This update adds Custom Dictionaries and improves vocabulary learning across iPhone and iPad.

- Import MDX/MDD, StarDict, MOBI/AZW/PRC, and text dictionaries directly on your device
- View custom dictionary definitions in vocabulary cards and detail pages, with support for original formatting, images, fonts, and pronunciation audio
- Manage, enable, reorder, and rebuild imported dictionaries
- Redesigned Flashcards with a cleaner layout, separate reveal controls for usage examples and definitions, and smoother transitions
- Improved reading layouts and definition display across different iPhone and iPad screen sizes
- Enhanced dictionary compatibility, lookup performance, and overall stability
- Fixed definitions occasionally remaining stuck loading or displaying incomplete resources

### 2.2.0 — 2026-07-10

This update significantly improves the experience of reading Kindle notes and vocabulary, reviewing flashcards, and syncing with KMate for Mac via iCloud.
- Added quick learning status controls for Kindle note and vocabulary cards
- Improved swipe action layout and overall card interface consistency
- Enhanced note creation, Markdown editing, and quick input on iPhone and iPad
- Improved browsing performance and usability for large note and vocabulary libraries
- Fixed known issues and improved overall stability

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