Comparison

PubReader vs Beambox lock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PubReader

This app allows you to live preview interactive publications created with its companion desktop software. You can also distribute your XPUB publications for free to friends, customers, or colleagues without needing app store accounts.

Highlights
  • Live preview of publications
  • Distribute XPUB content for free
  • Supports EPUB and native app formats
  • No developer/app store accounts needed
  • Share via email or file sharing services
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PubReader is PubCoder’s free companion mobile app: use PubCoder on your computer to create stunning interactive publications and export them in a variety of standard formats, including EPUB and native app, or in PubCoder's open XPUB format. You can use PubReader to: - Live Preview PubCoder projects: send your work to any smartphone or tablet using PubReader on the same Wi-Fi network with a click - Distribute your contents for free: export your XPUB publication from PubCoder and share it with your friends, customers or collegues via e-mail or using your favorite online file sharing service. No developer, app store or book store accounts, no submissions, no hassle. For more informations, visit pubcoder.com

About

Beambox lock

Features
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Beambox Lock turns your phone into a universal key for smart lockers and secure storage — no batteries, no Bluetooth, no maintenance. ZERO BATTERIES. TOTAL SECURITY. Our patent-pending NFC locks are powered entirely by your phone. Just hold your phone to the lock — it authenticates, unlocks, and auto-relocks in seconds. No charging, no Wi-Fi, no maintenance. PICK UP PACKAGES SECURELY Receive notifications when your package is ready. Open the app, verify your identity, and tap to unlock. Pre-access security gates (video instructions, biometric verification) ensure only you collect your items. Perfect for prescriptions, legal documents, and high-value deliveries. RENT LOCKERS ON DEMAND Find nearby lockers using GPS or enter a locker group code. Choose your cubby size (S/M/L/XL), select your duration, and pay instantly with Google Pay or credit card. Get unlimited NFC access for your rental period with a live countdown timer on your lock screen. REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS Stay informed with persistent notifications showing your rental timer, package status, and reservation countdown — even with your screen locked. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY • Rolling encrypted keys — every unlock generates a new key (patent pending) • Server-side authorization for every access request • AES-256 encryption for data at rest • Blockchain-verified audit trail for every event • Tamper-proof chain of custody logging BUILT FOR BUSINESS Beambox Lock serves retail BOPIS, secure pickup, parcel delivery, locker rental, evidence management, and more. Organizations manage everything from a web dashboard with multi-tenant support, role-based access, and real-time monitoring. KEY FEATURES • NFC unlock — battery-free, tap-to-open smart locks • Locker rental — pay-per-use with card • Package pickup — secure self-serve with notifications • Live countdown — rental and reservation timers on lock screen • Multi-language — EN, ES, FR, PT • Meal subscriptions — manage meal plan deliveries • Secure access — biometric gates, video instructions, callback options REQUIREMENTS • NFC-enabled iPhone • Internet connection for authentication • Account with a Beambox Lock-enabled organization, or access to a public locker rental location PRIVACY We take your privacy seriously. We do not sell your data. See our privacy policy at https://beamboxlock.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

PubReader4 screens
Beambox lock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beambox lock at every 9 days against PubReader's every 2 months. PubReader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PubReader ships an update every 2 months, Beambox lock every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PubReader versus Beambox lock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPubReaderBeambox lock
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPubCoderAndres Martinez N

In-app purchases

None

PubReader

No in-app purchases

None

Beambox lock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PubReader free?
PubReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beambox lock free?
Beambox lock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PubReader or Beambox lock have ads?
Neither PubReader nor Beambox lock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PubReader or Beambox lock?
PubReader ships an update every 2 months, and Beambox lock every 9 days. Most recently, PubReader was updated on October 5, 2026 and Beambox lock on October 6, 2026.

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