iPad Reading mobi on iPad - my struggles

Jon12345 · 03-09-2019, 02:38 PM

Let me start by saying I have never been a fan of the way Apple locks down everything. My issue wouldn't be there if i had an Android tablet, but I have inherited an iPad Air 2. I like it in that it is solid and I prefer the screen aspect ratio, making it ideal for reading.

But, the struggles I have been having getting my mobi file into the Kindle app, or some of the other eReader apps, has been extensive. With an Android, I just drag and drop - a non-brainer. But with the ipad, they want you to go through hoops and they prevent you from achieving your goal with simplicity.

So, I waNt to read some mobi files on my iPad. Which app should I use and how do I get it there?!! The Kindle app seems to require you to have your books uploaded to your Amazon account, but I don't want that. I have a kindle paperwhite with a separate selection of books and I don't want that collection and my iPad collection together. I just want to periodically put the files I want into an app where I can read the mobi file and highlight various parts of text. It is for study.

Please note, I do not have iTunes.

What do you guys suggest?

kyrilson · 03-09-2019, 02:44 PM

Since emailing is out, because you want the ipad library separate from your paperwhite, I would suggest uploading the mobi files to a cloud service and access it from your ipad. When you do that, it will give an option to open the mobi file on your kindle app. I keep all of my ebooks on Dropbox and access them there when I need to.

Jon12345 · 03-09-2019, 03:25 PM

I think when I tried that with pdf files using OneDrive, it lost the place I was at and so had to find the last page I was at. Do you have that issue?

kyteflyer · 03-09-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon12345

Let me start by saying I have never been a fan of the way Apple locks down everything. My issue wouldn't be there if i had an Android tablet, but I have inherited an iPad Air 2. I like it in that it is solid and I prefer the screen aspect ratio, making it ideal for reading.

But, the struggles I have been having getting my mobi file into the Kindle app, or some of the other eReader apps, has been extensive. With an Android, I just drag and drop - a non-brainer. But with the ipad, they want you to go through hoops and they prevent you from achieving your goal with simplicity.

So, I waNt to read some mobi files on my iPad. Which app should I use and how do I get it there?!! The Kindle app seems to require you to have your books uploaded to your Amazon account, but I don't want that. I have a kindle paperwhite with a separate selection of books and I don't want that collection and my iPad collection together. I just want to periodically put the files I want into an app where I can read the mobi file and highlight various parts of text. It is for study.

Please note, I do not have iTunes.

What do you guys suggest?

Store your books in Calibre, store your calibre catalog in your computer's Dropbox folder (which will then sync to Dropbox online) and when you go to dropbox on your ipad, choose the book you want, and do "open in.." and choose Kindle or whichever mobi reader is your preference. If you don't use dropbox or calibre, it would be a good idea to start. its easy and free, and oh so convenient.

ilovejedd · 03-09-2019, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon12345

I think when I tried that with pdf files using OneDrive, it lost the place I was at and so had to find the last page I was at. Do you have that issue?

The Kindle doesn't sync reading progress for sideloaded books.

asleyam · 03-10-2019, 12:24 AM

This is how I get mobi files into the ipad>reader app, without itunes, cloud or calibre:

I use the FileBrowser app to connect via lan to my mac and then transfer any number of files across to folder/s in the FileBrowser app.
https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/file...er/id364738545

From there, select what mobis you want to read and use the 'share file' option in FileBrowser to choose from the ipad's available apps that read mobis. I prefer to read them in the tiReader app.

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/tire...r/id1276508285

HarryT · 03-10-2019, 05:02 AM

Personally I copy books to the Kindle app using iTunes. Extremely easy to do.

rhari79 · 03-10-2019, 07:02 AM

I would recommend Pocketbook Reader, for mobi, epub etc.,
I find it quite decent one, at least for basic purposes.

karl1c · 04-05-2019, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon12345

But, the struggles I have been having getting my mobi file into the Kindle app, or some of the other eReader apps, has been extensive. With an Android, I just drag and drop - a non-brainer. But with the ipad, they want you to go through hoops and they prevent you from achieving your goal with simplicity.

What do you guys suggest?

Just drag and drop onto KyBook 3’s Content Server—simples. :-)

Or better yet use my KyBook3 Sync Plugin and sync books and data from Calibre

03-09-2019, 02:38 PM	#1
Jon12345 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: none	Reading mobi on iPad - my struggles Let me start by saying I have never been a fan of the way Apple locks down everything. My issue wouldn't be there if i had an Android tablet, but I have inherited an iPad Air 2. I like it in that it is solid and I prefer the screen aspect ratio, making it ideal for reading. But, the struggles I have been having getting my mobi file into the Kindle app, or some of the other eReader apps, has been extensive. With an Android, I just drag and drop - a non-brainer. But with the ipad, they want you to go through hoops and they prevent you from achieving your goal with simplicity. So, I waNt to read some mobi files on my iPad. Which app should I use and how do I get it there?!! The Kindle app seems to require you to have your books uploaded to your Amazon account, but I don't want that. I have a kindle paperwhite with a separate selection of books and I don't want that collection and my iPad collection together. I just want to periodically put the files I want into an app where I can read the mobi file and highlight various parts of text. It is for study. Please note, I do not have iTunes. What do you guys suggest?

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03-09-2019, 02:44 PM	#2
kyrilson Fanatic Posts: 548 Karma: 13511506 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cleveland, OH Device: Voyage, Oasis, Kobo Glo HD,iPad Pro, Sony 350 and T2	Since emailing is out, because you want the ipad library separate from your paperwhite, I would suggest uploading the mobi files to a cloud service and access it from your ipad. When you do that, it will give an option to open the mobi file on your kindle app. I keep all of my ebooks on Dropbox and access them there when I need to.

03-09-2019, 03:25 PM	#3
Jon12345 Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: none	I think when I tried that with pdf files using OneDrive, it lost the place I was at and so had to find the last page I was at. Do you have that issue?

03-10-2019, 12:24 AM	#6
asleyam Enthusiast Posts: 35 Karma: 14720 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: kindle voyage, Kobo Forma, Kobo Aura One	This is how I get mobi files into the ipad>reader app, without itunes, cloud or calibre: I use the FileBrowser app to connect via lan to my mac and then transfer any number of files across to folder/s in the FileBrowser app. https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/file...er/id364738545 From there, select what mobis you want to read and use the 'share file' option in FileBrowser to choose from the ipad's available apps that read mobis. I prefer to read them in the tiReader app. https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/tire...r/id1276508285

03-10-2019, 05:02 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Personally I copy books to the Kindle app using iTunes. Extremely easy to do.

03-10-2019, 07:02 AM	#8
rhari79 Addict Posts: 377 Karma: 2200000 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chennai Device: .*	I would recommend Pocketbook Reader, for mobi, epub etc., I find it quite decent one, at least for basic purposes.