Kobo and KOReader Recommendations

Users recommend Kobo e-readers over Kindles, frequently suggesting the installation of KOReader for superior PDF support, customization, and features like night mode.

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nicoco Jul 11, 2022 View on HN

koreader is great and also works on (some?) kobo devices.

ornornor Jun 2, 2025 View on HN

Give koreader a try, I regret not switching sooner

dsr_ Jul 19, 2024 View on HN

Have you tried KOreader? https://koreader.rocks

f1refly Feb 20, 2021 View on HN

The Kobo Aura One with Koreader is the way to go. It just works after you turn off automatic software updates for the kobo firmware.

globular-toast Sep 27, 2025 View on HN

KOReader can do it. But get a Kobo, not a Kindle.

WolfeReader Dec 19, 2025 View on HN

Try actually using a Kobo reader sometime.

jrm4 Dec 8, 2025 View on HN

Also consider koreader instead of the stock reader app.

andrepd Apr 10, 2017 View on HN

Try Koreader: https://github.com/koreader/koreader

bondarchuk Oct 16, 2024 View on HN

I use Plato on the kobo libra 2, it's much faster. And there's also Koreader.

39896880 Oct 21, 2024 View on HN

Kobo has Pocket integration, is this substantially different?