CHMate: EPUB & CHM Reader

By: 贤安陈 App

Search, annotate, read offline

Overview

Version:

260821.0

Last updated: 2026-08-24

Ranking

#274,015 ▼ 248

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Rebuilt for modern iOS: experience the quiet elegance of fine paper reading for EPUB & CHM files. Rich typography customization. Download free with no subscriptions.

Most e-readers are bloated with monthly subscription traps, intrusive ads, and clumsy formatting. CHMate brings the quiet focus and tactile elegance of a real book back to your screen. Native EPUB and CHM reader with rich typography customization, instant search, and paper themes. Trusted by readers for over a decade, now rebuilt natively for modern iOS. Download free. Unlock unlimited bookshelf with a one-time purchase.

CHMate is a local EPUB and CHM reader for iPhone and iPad. Import the books and documents you already own, arrange them into a library you enjoy, and read each one in the way that suits it best.

CRAFTED FOR FOCUSED READING • Paper Texture & Themes: Curated paper backgrounds, customizable fonts, line spacing, margins, and dark mode • Distraction-Free: Clean interface designed to put nothing between you and the text • Tactile Gestures: Smooth chapter transitions and fluid page-turning that respect your reading rhythm

DUAL FORMAT POWER: EPUB & CHM • EPUB: Perfect for literature, novels, and reflowable publications • CHM & MHT: Read technical documentation, programming references, and compiled help manuals with structured tables of contents

POWERFUL, PRIVATE UTILITIES • Instant Search: Lightning-fast full-text search across chapters • Highlights & Notes: Capture the quotes that move you and review annotations easily • iCloud Theme Sync: Seamlessly sync your typography themes across your devices via CloudKit • Local Wi-Fi Transfer: Drop books directly from your computer browser to your device over Wi-Fi without cables

HONEST PRICING • Free to download and read • Pay once to unlock the unlimited bookshelf forever • No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

贤安陈

Rating:

3.60

(20)

Version:

260821.0 Last updated: 2026-08-24

Version code:

889659020

Creation date:

2009-10-29

Compatible devices:

Size:

8.29MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 274,015 ▼ 248

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Developed by:

贤安陈

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chmate-epub-chm-reader/id335157929

Website:

https://lazyapps.com

User Reviews

Users praise CHMate for reliable CHM support and smooth performance with strong document organization, and appreciate the ad-free, easy-to-use experience. However, recurring problems include crashes (especially when searching and on iPad Pro), cloud sync and TOC/index navigation issues, and bugs introduced by updates. Some requests include more color themes and cover-style book displays. The developer is frequently noted for responsive support and quick bug fixes.

Pros

CHM support on iOS (a standout feature)
Smooth performance and good handling of large CHM manuals
Ad-free, easy to use, and free to use
Strong filing/organization system for books and documents
Responsive developer with quick bug fixes/support

Cons

Frequent crashes and instability (search crashes; app opens/closes abruptly; iPad Pro crashes)
Cloud sync issues and navigation problems (sync not working; TOC/index sometimes inaccessible)
Bugs introduced by updates (post-update crashes during search; UI/content issues like dim images)