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Amazon Kindle
AMZN Mobile LLC · Free · Book · 4.9 (5,865,423 ratings)
What it does
Every book you've bought, plus free samples of the next one, in a pocket. From 5 apps for a long train ride.
The developer describes it as: “READ ANYTIME, ANYWHERE On the bus, on your break, in your bed—never be without a book.”
Alternatives to Amazon Kindle
The closest alternatives to Amazon Kindle are Trainline, Focus Train, Duolingo and NYT Games — 4 apps from the list Amazon Kindle appears on, “5 apps for a long train ride”, each answering the same moment a different way.
TrainlineBook the ticket and follow the live journey, across Europe.
Focus TrainBoard, and the timer rolls like a train ride; look away and it just waits.
DuolingoBite-sized lessons in 40+ languages, small enough for one stop.
NYT GamesWordle, the Crossword and Spelling Bee, with new puzzles every day.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Kindle | Free | 4.9 (5,865,423) | Book |
| Trainline | Free | 4.9 (10,326) | Travel |
| Focus Train | Free | 5.0 (5) | Productivity |
| Duolingo | Free | 4.7 (5,489,149) | Education |
| NYT Games | Free | 4.8 (294,176) | Games |
Amazon Kindle and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-06.
Amazon Kindle is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.9 out of 5 from 5,865,423 ratings, checked on 2026-10-06. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source. It is listed there as “Amazon Kindle: Reading App”.
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