Bookworms are not exempted from making the most from the advances of mobile technology. They no longer need to stuff so many books into their backpack and carry the heavy load along wherever they go. The school or public library does not always have to be a destination anymore. Reading books and novels is so convenient nowadays with smartphones and tablets. IOS devices like the iPhone and iPad can now be used to enjoy your favorite hobby. While it is true that Apple gadgets already have a preinstalled eBook reader, iBooks, users can choose to use other reading apps from the App Store.

If you like to read often on your iOS device, you should know that there are a lot of choices to help you enjoy the hobby more. The following are some of the best eBook reading apps available on the App Store right now.

iBooks

What better place to start than with the native app? Being aware of the competition, Apple responds by updating its iBooks app so that users will not find enough reasons to use other eBook readers. Users can purchase books, novels and other digital literature from the iBooks Store whose catalogue is updated every day. It really is a great app for reading and the interface is good but not excellent. You can purchase books directly from the app and the book will be accessible from any iOS device using the iCloud. iBooks is compatible with EPUB files unlike Amazon’s Kindle. However, its only limitation is that no other device can be used to read the book, like a desktop app.

Kindle

Amazon’s Kindle app for iOS devices has continuously been improving and it can be said that this eBook reader is the best there is. Book lovers can never find a better experience. First you have the Amazon’s catalogue which has the widest selection. Buying books is another matter though, as you have to use a web browser and not the app itself. However, this minor hiccup cannot worsen the reading experience in any way as Kindle makes it more enjoyable with a dictionary, changeable backgrounds and fonts. Another plus is that the books from Amazon have slightly lower price points compared to other markets. Even better is the fact that the purchased books can be read on PCs, Macs, and online.

Goodreads

If you are looking for the best deal, go for this book sharing app because there are thousands of books that you can search and download from their catalogue, and they are all free. It is a good reading app and its greatest feature is you are able to comment and share your reviews on books that you read. You can classify your personal library according to what you have read, those that you are reading and the books you will read next. However, before you get to enjoy all these, you have to sign up at their website.

Kobo

Not to be outdone in the competition is Kobo and its eBook reading app of the same name. Indeed the company has put a lot of effort into their app and made it compatible with almost all platforms like Mac, PC. It is worth noting that it works with EPUB files as well. Kobo’s nice touch is its social feature where you can find out about what is being read by friends and their thoughts on it as well as reviews by others.

Nook

Another book retailer that has been in the reading app fray is Barnes & Noble with its Nook app. Books from Nook can be read on any device, whether on a desktop like a PC or Mac over the internet or your iOS devices. Just like Kobo EPUB is supported, something that Kindle cannot do. Its weak point is its interface which is probably the most complicated on this list. Apart from that is the pricing which is not as affordable as the eBooks offered by Amazon.

Author Bio:

Bogdan Shumei is team leader at Top Net SEO corporation. Often shares his app experience blogging.