Pocket Alternative for Kobo: Read Your Saved Articles Offline
Over the past few years, I've gotten more into reading. It's allowed me to solve problems in my life through the experience of others, without having to make their mistakes. As Isaac Newton famously said, "If I have seen further than others, it's because I stood on the shoulders of giants."
But what really made the reading habit stick was buying my first (and now second) Kobo e-reader. E-readers have limitless content, no distractions, are easy to bring along and allow reading from any source I want. They've allowed me to be "a person that reads."
Reading Articles on My Kobo
To get more out of my reading experience, I started hacking on my own Kobo to read articles from blogs, Reddit, add screensavers, AI integrations, read any file type and many more. This personal project eventually evolved into something bigger - Kobuddy, a companion app designed to fully unlock the powers of your Kobo E-reader.
What Makes Kobuddy Different?
While other solutions exist, Kobuddy is specifically designed for Kobo users. Here's what makes it special:
- Native Kobo format support - no more formatting issues
- Automatic syncing - set it and forget it
- Clean, distraction-free reading experience
- Works with any modern Kobo model
How It Works
Setting up Kobuddy is simple and takes less than 5 minutes.
Sign up for Kobuddy
Sign up for an account.
Connect Your Content
Enter the URLs of your favorite news sites, blogs, and publications.
Connect Your Kobo
Follow our simple setup guide to connect your Kobo e-reader to your account.
Sync Your Content
All your content will be synced to your device, ready for offline reading.
Get started nowThe Future of Kobuddy
Right now, Kobuddy v1 lets you convert and sync any web article straight to your device. But that's just the beginning. Here's what's coming next:
- File Support: Upload, convert, and sync any file to your Kobo
- Automated Downloads: Nicely formatted content from blogs, news sites, Reddit, and Twitter
- Chrome Extension: Capture articles (even behind paywalls) and send them to your Kobo
- Custom Screensavers: Personalize your Kobo's appearance
- AI Features: Get explanations, visualizations, and answers about your reading
- Annotation Sync: Keep your notes and highlights in one place
Join Me on This Journey
Kobuddy is a paid product - it has to be. It should pay for itself if it's a problem people find important. There's a 14-day free trial, after that it's 4.95€ per month. Join me on the journey to become a better person through reading!
Start Your Free TrialCommon Questions
Which Kobo e-reader models are supported?
Kobuddy works with all current Kobo e-reader models, including Kobo Libra, Kobo Clara, Kobo Forma, Kobo Nia, and Kobo Elipsa. If you have an older model, please contact our support team to verify compatibility.
Do I need to keep my Kobo connected to Wi-Fi?
Yes, your Kobo needs to be connected to Wi-Fi to receive new content. However, once the content is delivered, you can read it offline.
Can I try Kobuddy before paying?
Yes, we offer a 14-day free trial with full access to all features. If you want to continue after the trial, you'll have to subscribe to a monthly plan for 4.95€ (launch time offer).