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Apple BooksAmazon Kindle
Free

The app is free; ebooks and audiobooks are bought individually with no subscription.

 Free

The app is free; ebooks are purchased from the Kindle Store.

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • Ebooks and audiobooks in a single app
  • Reading position syncs through iCloud
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
  • Direct access to the Kindle Store catalog
  • Only available on Apple devices
  • Store purchases are tied to Apple's ecosystem
  • Tied to Amazon's store and ecosystem
  • Proprietary app
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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