KMate support
Straight answers about KMate desktop, KMate Mobile, syncing, imports, privacy and plans.
KMate Mobile is the iPhone and iPad edition of KMate. It is built for reviewing Kindle notes and vocabulary in short moments, but it is not only a viewer: you can import from the Kindle app or Amazon Cloud, edit notes, use flashcards, view statistics and export directly on your device.
Yes. KMate Mobile works independently on iPhone and iPad. You can import from the Kindle app and Amazon Kindle Cloud, browse and edit your library, review with flashcards, view statistics and export. The Mac app adds a deeper desktop workflow, with iCloud continuity included free in KMate Mobile.
KMate for Mac and KMate Mobile can sync notes, highlights, vocabulary, definitions, tags and learning progress through your personal iCloud account. Your data stays in your Apple account rather than a KMate-operated cloud service. iCloud sync is included free in KMate Mobile.
Windows does not use the Mac-to-iOS iCloud sync path. KMate Mobile can import a KMate Windows database so you can carry notes and vocabulary to iPhone or iPad. Treat this as a database handoff, not continuous two-way iCloud sync.
FAQ
KMate is the cross-platform successor to Kindle Mate, building on more than ten years of Kindle library management. It imports highlights, notes and vocabulary from Kindle devices, the Kindle app and Amazon Cloud, then lets you organize, search, read, review and export them in one local-first library. Reading Mode, tags, colors and learning or reading status help you keep working with the material after import. Desktop data stays on your device; KMate for Mac and KMate Mobile can also sync free through your personal iCloud account.
In terms of release cadence: before the 3.5.x series, KMate for Mac was updated faster than the Windows version, while Windows followed a branch-based release model. Starting from version 3.5.33, the Mac and Windows editions moved to synchronized dual-platform releases, so the latest features and fixes now apply to both platforms at the same time. However, because Mac App Store and Microsoft Store reviews follow different processes, listing availability may still differ slightly. In terms of functionality: the core feature set is fully aligned across both platforms, including highlight and note management, dictionary management, and Reading Mode. Because macOS sandbox permissions are stricter than Windows, the Mac version requires a one-time authorization when you first connect a classic Kindle or add dictionary files. The Windows version also supports automatic Kindle model and connection status detection.
For classic models (Touch/Voyage/Oasis/Paperwhite pre-2022), use a USB cable that supports data transfer (not charge-only). For newer models (2022+ Paperwhite/Colorsoft/Scribe), they use MTP protocol — ensure no other MTP apps (like Android File Transfer) are running. On Mac, you may need to grant disk access permission when first connecting.
Yes! KMate supports syncing from Amazon Kindle Cloud (for purchased books) via the File menu. You can also import notes exported as HTML from the Kindle App on your phone.
KMate supports StarDict (.tar.gz), Mdict (.mdx), Mobi (.mobi), and plain text dictionaries. It also integrates Google Translate, Bing Translate, Gemini AI, and DeepSeek AI for online definitions.
Because the platform and release model differ, KMate uses different Free/Pro strategies. Mac App Store: the free version is fully functional, with a display limit of your 1,000 most recent imported items. There are no feature limits or time limits. You can unlock unlimited capacity with either a one-time purchase or a subscription. Microsoft Store (Windows): the download is the Pro edition with all features and unlimited capacity, plus a 15-day free trial. There is no subscription; a one-time purchase unlocks lifetime access. iPhone and iPad: the free edition includes Kindle/Amazon import, unlimited browsing and flashcards, TXT export and Anki export. Pro adds advanced themes and fonts, Markdown/PDF export, printing and unlimited Stats & Insights.
KMate supports macOS 10.13 or later, Windows 10/11, and iOS/iPadOS 17.0 or later. The Mac edition supports both Intel and Apple Silicon.
KMate supports ALL Kindle models including the latest Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Colorsoft, and Kindle Scribe series, as well as all classic models like Kindle Touch, Voyage, and Oasis.
No. Your library is stored locally by default. Free iCloud sync uses your personal Apple account; Amazon import reads only the Kindle data you request; and online dictionary features send only the word or phrase being looked up.
