# Need Recommendations for EPUB & PDF Reader for iPad **URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/need-recommendations-for-epub-pdf-reader-for-ipad/30217 **Category:** Off Topic **Created:** 2025-08-19T08:20:50Z **Posts:** 18 ## Post 1 by @anon57862721 — 2025-08-19T08:20:50Z Hi all, I have hundreds of books in EPUB and PDF formats and want to load them up in my old iPad and continue using it as an e-reader. Any suggestions for apps you like or know about would be appreciated. Thanks! --- ## Post 2 by @Mossturtlecoffee — 2025-08-19T08:46:01Z I use this one on my iPad. > **[Yomu EBook Reader](https://yomu-reader.com/)** > > An independent reader for book lovers. Yomu’s design is carefully crafted for ebooks with custom styles for better readability and distraction-free reading. --- ## Post 3 by @anon57862721 — 2025-08-19T08:50:44Z Thanks for sharing! --- ## Post 4 by @fria — 2025-08-19T09:15:36Z The default Books app works fine for those if you want. --- ## Post 5 by @anon57862721 — 2025-08-19T09:17:28Z I can’t seem to load any offline books I acquired elsewhere onto it on my iPad & have cloud sync with a third party cloud storage provider. Any suggestions on how to overcome this? --- ## Post 6 by @anon73250778 — 2025-08-19T16:33:21Z Web browsers also read PDFs just fine. It even has good sandboxing. --- ## Post 7 by @anon57862721 — 2025-08-19T16:40:49Z Yes. I thought of this and doesn’t work because I do need the app to remember where I stopped reading for it to pick up next time I open the book. --- ## Post 8 by @anon51983832 — 2025-08-19T18:00:23Z I’ve been working with many PDFs for years, and the best one I’ve used is Documents by Readdle. --- ## Post 9 by @Average_Joe — 2026-03-05T08:41:05Z > [@anon57862721](#): > > I have hundreds of books in EPUB and PDF formats and want to load them up in my old iPad and continue using it as an e-reader. I know this is an old thread but you and others who’ve posted in this thread may find some help here: > [@"Readest" ebook reader for iPad](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/readest-ebook-reader-for-ipad/34656): > > Good morning, I didn’t want to create another thread but I couldn’t find much discussion about reader apps for the iPad. Plenty of threads on Android reader apps, but very few for the iPad. This is an extremely important problem to me and I think it’ll be helpful to the whole community. This app is open source and cross-platform: to deliver a smooth, cross-platform experience across macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and the Web. The iPad seems like a great platform to use since it’s so … --- ## Post 10 by @clayesq — 2026-03-06T19:20:53Z I have a 1st gen iPad mini that is running iOS9, and I am able to load books in it by a simple drag and drop to the finder --- ## Post 11 by @PurpleDime — 2026-03-20T13:43:47Z Stupid question. **Does this app have the turning page animation?** It sounds so silly, but for me this feature is a must. I hate pages that just slide. I want to see the page actually turn. --- ## Post 12 by @Mossturtlecoffee — 2026-03-20T19:43:55Z The app unfortunately doesn’t have a true “turning page” animation; the pages only slide sideways. I understand the appeal of a page‑turn animation — I might contact the developers to ask if they’d consider adding it. --- ## Post 13 by @Average_Joe — 2026-04-10T11:26:47Z > [@clayesq](#): > > I have a 1st gen iPad mini that is running iOS9, and I am able to load books in it by a simple drag and drop to the finder I appreciate your reply! **Those devices haven’t received any security updates in a long time so I’d be worried about using it…** Is there any reason why you’re using such an old device? Are you keeping it 100% offline at all times? --- ## Post 14 by @PurpleDime — 2026-04-10T12:20:20Z Out of curiosity, what are your issues with Apple Books? --- ## Post 15 by @clayesq — 2026-04-10T12:25:22Z Yup. Wi-Fi off, airplane mode on. I keep it because it is a good size for reading my non-DRM books. It doesn’t sync with my iCloud account, so there is no danger in poisoning that well. --- ## Post 16 by @Average_Joe — 2026-04-10T12:32:23Z > [@clayesq](#): > > Yup. Wi-Fi off, airplane mode on. I keep it because it is a good size for reading my non-DRM books. It doesn’t sync with my iCloud account, so there is no danger in poisoning that well. I appreciate your reply! I’m thinking about buying an ebook reader device that just runs offline and doesn’t need an internet connection. --- ## Post 17 by @clayesq — 2026-04-10T14:47:04Z I also have an old Nook Color that I can slotload with an SD card… you can usually find those for cheap on [shopgoodwill.com](http://shopgoodwill.com) and/or FB Marketplace. --- ## Post 18 by @Average_Joe — 2026-04-22T09:47:59Z > [@clayesq](#): > > I also have an old Nook Color that I can slotload with an SD card… you can usually find those for cheap on [shopgoodwill.com](http://shopgoodwill.com) and/or FB Marketplace. I appreciate your reply! Are there any new devices you can recommend? I can’t buy used items… :worried: