Read EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3
Keep common personal ebook formats in one iPhone and iPad library, including files prepared in Calibre.
EPUB, PDF, MOBI and AZW3 reader for iOS
AI Ebook Reader for iPhone and iPad
Reader Alive turns your personal ebook files into a focused reading library with translation, natural text-to-speech, chapter summaries and book-aware chat.
Core features
Built around the reading jobs people search for.
Reader Alive is a product page for readers who need specific ebook workflows, not just a brand introduction.
Translate passages while reading
Translate selected text and chapters without leaving the book context.
Listen with natural text-to-speech
Use natural voices when you want to continue a long session by listening.
Summarize chapters and key ideas
Turn dense chapters into summaries, key ideas, timelines and action lists.
Ask questions grounded in the book
Ask about the passage or chapter you are reading and keep answers tied to the text.
Sync with iCloud
Keep your library and reading position available across your own Apple devices.
One library, multiple formats
Read the ebook files you already have.
Reader Alive brings common personal ebook formats into one iOS reader, so your reading workflow does not depend on a single store or file type.
EPUB reader
Read reflowable EPUB books with fonts, themes, page mode and continuous scrolling.
PDF reader
Open PDF books and documents alongside your ebook library for study, research and reference.
MOBI reader
Keep older MOBI files accessible on iPhone and iPad without splitting your library.
AZW3 reader
Import AZW3 ebooks into a reader built for personal files and focused reading.
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AI reading tools
Ask the book without leaving the book.
Translate a passage, listen to a chapter, summarize the argument, map ideas, or ask a question grounded in the text you are reading.
- Selected-text and chapter translation
- Natural text-to-speech for long sessions
- Summaries, key ideas, timelines and action lists
Use cases
For readers who bring their own books.
For language learners
Read foreign-language books with translation and text-to-speech close at hand.
For long-form readers
Keep a calm library for novels, nonfiction, manuals and personal documents.
For researchers and students
Summarize chapters, extract key ideas and ask grounded questions while staying in context.
For people importing personal ebook files
Use Files, AirDrop, Finder, iCloud Drive, Wi-Fi transfer and the iOS Share Sheet.
For Calibre-managed libraries
Use Calibre to organize and prepare books, then read supported personal files in Reader Alive on iPhone and iPad.
SEO reading library
Guides for formats, imports and AI reading.
Explore practical Reader Alive pages for EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, translation, text-to-speech, book chat and imported-file workflows.
Format readers
EPUB, PDF, MOBI and AZW3 landing pages for people choosing an iOS ebook reader.
How-to guidesStep-by-step guides for importing, Calibre workflows, transferring, translating, listening and summarizing books.
Calibre to iPhone/iPadUse Calibre as your desktop library manager and Reader Alive as the mobile reading layer.
ComparisonsDecision pages for Apple Books, Kindle personal files, AI readers and language-learning readers.
Multilingual interface
Built for multilingual reading.
Reader Alive supports English, Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish and Japanese interfaces, with reading tools designed for books that cross languages.
English
简体中文
Français
Español
日本語
FAQ
Questions people ask before choosing an ebook reader.
Does Reader Alive support EPUB?
Yes. Reader Alive supports EPUB books on iPhone and iPad, alongside PDF, MOBI and AZW3 files.
Can I read MOBI or AZW3 on iPhone?
Yes. Reader Alive can open MOBI and AZW3 files, so you can keep personal ebook files in one reading library on iPhone and iPad.
Does Reader Alive send my books to AI providers?
Only when you explicitly use AI features such as translation, text-to-speech, summaries or book-aware chat. The selected text, relevant excerpts, voice input or your question may be sent to AI service providers to complete that request.
Does it work offline?
You can read imported books and use ordinary reading controls without starting an AI request. AI features, iCloud sync and some imports require a network connection.
Does it sync across iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Reader Alive uses iCloud continuity so your library and reading progress can stay available across your own Apple devices.
Reader Alive for iOS
Bring AI reading tools to your ebook library.
Download Reader Alive and read EPUB, PDF, MOBI and AZW3 files with translation, text-to-speech, summaries and book-aware chat.