KyBook 3
7.5#5 in ebook reader softwareFrom $14.99 a yearFree planiOSmacOS
VisitKyBook 3 vs Readest
What both publish
| Fact | KyBook 3 | Readest |
|---|---|---|
| Annotations | Readers can highlight, bookmark and draw annotations with Apple Pencil or touch, then export them as Markdown, HTML, PDF or RTF. | The app provides highlights, bookmarks, structured notes, deep links to passages and annotation export. |
| Praise: customization | JustUseApp reviewers repeatedly praise the large amount of customization and broad format support. | Apple reviewers repeatedly praise the extensive customization options and Calibre plug-in. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.7 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings | 4.5 out of 5 from 179 ratings |
| Self-hosting | KyBook can connect to self-managed OPDS/Calibre content servers, SMB shares and WebDAV, but the app itself is not documented as self-hostable. | The project describes WebDAV and other user-controlled storage as self-hosting-compatible sync choices. |
KyBook 3 plans
- FreeFree
- Upgrade to Pro (Discount)$2.99, paid once
- 3 months subscription$4.49 a month
- Upgrade to Pro$4.99, paid once
- Yearly subscription$14.99 a year
Readest plans
- Free PlanFree
- Plus Plan$4.99 a month
- Pro Plan$9.99 a month
- Lifetime storage 1 GB$9.99, paid once
- Lifetime storage 2 GB$14.99, paid once
- Full Customization$19.99, paid once
Pick KyBook 3 if…
KyBook 3 suits readers who want cataloging, multiple ebook and audiobook formats, annotations, and catalog or storage connections. Readers who need synchronization should note that it requires a subscription.
Pick Readest if…
Readest suits readers who want annotation, lookup, translation, or text-to-speech alongside ebook reading. Its side-by-side mode may appeal to people reading two books in parallel.