Currently, many users don't read on a Kindle but on a tablet, like the iPad. Believe it or not, the iPad is one of the most popular devices for reading, and this is reflected in Apple's revenue. But there are now alternatives to Apple's apps that give iPad users complete control over what they read. One good alternative to iBooks is Marvin, a completely free iOS app available through the App Store. Marvin is an app that installs on iOS systems , meaning it won't be available on the new Fire iPad. The truth is, the Apple ecosystem has few good apps that can rival iBooks. Without a doubt, Marvin is one of them. Its features and offering are very similar to Aldiko 's , but it has some interesting features like Dropbox synchronization and document creation, making Marvin an ideal app for many who don't want to give up their iPad but also don't want to lose the features that Aldiko currently offers.
Marvin supports the Dropbox service and the Epub format
The ability to sync with Dropbox and read files directly from the account is useful and appreciated by many readers, but even more valuable is the fact that Marvin solves the problem of taking notes in ebooks. Many of us have surely experienced the ordeal of saving and exporting the annotations and highlights we make in ebooks. Marvin allows us to save everything clearly and easily in PDF format so we can take it anywhere. This way, we won't lose our notes.
Marvin is also compatible with interactive ebooks in addition to the epub format , thanks to its compatibility with services like Google Maps, Wikipedia, Facebook, Goodreads, and others—services that many of us use and that allow interactive ebooks to function properly. Currently, there are two Marvin apps available on the Apple Store: one free and one premium. The premium version offers more advanced features.
Personally I think that Marvin has virtues such as stability on the platform and freedom, something that neither Aldiko nor iBooks have, hence it is a great option to read with the iPad or the iPhone. Although if you do not want to change, there is always the option of iBooks.