Based on reviews Kindle for the iPad isn't too good

Is there an alternative app? Or is there some way to import e-books for the Kindle into iBook or some other e-reader app?

Version 3.6.2. I suppose that I should qualify my statement in that I use the Kindle app to read books from my Amazon account. I am not using the documents or Newsstand features. I don't use any social media features, I use it merely as an e-reader.
there are alternatives to Kindle.
http://dearauthor.com/ebooks/ten-must-have-ipad-apps-for-readers/

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