# Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource vs NGN Studio

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource at none against NGN Studio's 2. Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource also leads on ratings volume (9.4K vs 1). NGN Studio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NGN Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource asks for nothing beyond the download.

NGN Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource has 9.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource | NGN Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsevier-ebooks-on-vitalsource/id1147791956/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngn-studio/id6788922929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 188 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elsevier Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/367031326) | [MAYRA JANNETTE PLIEGO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788922328) |

## What reviewers say

### Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elsevier-ebooks-on-vitalsource/id1147791956)

Access and read Elsevier textbooks on your iOS device. Download books for offline study, search your entire library, and add notes and highlights. Sync your progress across devices for a seamless learning experience.

**Highlights:** Download books for offline reading, Search entire library, Create notes and highlights, Sync across devices, Pinch to zoom figures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient digital access
- 📚 Helpful study tools (e.g., flashcards)
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 📱 Poor mobile app experience
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and book access
- 🔊 Subpar text-to-speech quality
- 💻 Compatibility problems across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated sentence/paragraph playback
- Highlighted text disappearing across devices
- Inability to download or access purchased books

**Requested features**

- Allow handwritten notes and annotations
- Improve page-turning and scrolling functionality
- Enhance diagram and image viewing experience
- Integrate seamless cross-device synchronization
- Provide more customization options (e.g., font, layout)


### NGN Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngn-studio/id6788922929)

Generate realistic NCLEX Next Generation practice questions tailored to your study material. Analyze your performance with detailed readiness vitals and explore clinical reasoning behind each answer. Faculty can also create and export custom exams.

**Highlights:** Generate realistic NGN practice questions, Create questions from personal notes, Detailed rationales for each answer, Readiness Vitals for performance tracking, Strength and weakness analytics, Faculty mode for exam creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NGN Studio Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| NGN Studio Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource free?

Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NGN Studio free?

NGN Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource or NGN Studio?

NGN Studio is rated higher. Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while NGN Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource or NGN Studio have ads?

Neither Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource nor NGN Studio shows ads.

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