Comparison

SINABI vs ePub Reader

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

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About

SINABI

Features
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El Sistema Nacional de Bibliotecas (SINABI) es una red de bibliotecas diseminadas en todo el país, constituido por la Biblioteca Nacional y la Red de Bibliotecas Públicas. En suma contamos con más de 150000 documentos a los cuales puede acceder por medio de las diferentes áreas temáticas, con archivos digitalizados que datan de la época de 1830 en adelante. Bibliotecas: Las Bibliotecas públicas en Costa Rica ponen a disposición de los ciudadanos las obras más representativas del conocimiento universal, desarrollan una labor de fomento al hábito de la lectura y difusión de la información. Se podrán utilizar (pero no compartir) datos exactos sobre ubicaciones, incluyendo la situación geográfica en tiempo real de su dispositivo. La localización no sale del dispositivo, estos datos de localización se recogen de manera anónima de forma que no pueden utilizarse para identificarlo personalmente, y son usados para mostrar la ubicación de las Bibliotecas mas cercanas a usted. Periódicos: 120.000 ediciones de 523 títulos de periódicos costarricenses a texto completo en este portal. Libros digitales: Más de 520 libros de gran importancia cultural e histórica de Costa Rica. Estos han sido seleccionados por expertos en cada tema, y se incluyen documentos publicados en el siglo XIX, y XX, así como libros publicados recientemente. Revistas: Se ofrecen más de 75 títulos y más de 2000 números de revistas literarias, científicas, infantiles, de educación, de humor gráfico y boletines a texto completo. Fonoteca: Fragmentos de música costarricense. Audios Viajando en la historia: Sección de la Biblioteca Nacional en el programa radial "Pistas sonoras" de Radio Universidad, de la UCR. Las cápsulas son una coproducción de ambas instituciones y tienen el objetivo de difundir la historia y la cultura costarricense mediante noticias publicadas en los periódicos y revistas que conserva la Biblioteca Nacional. La Biblioteca Nacional del Sistema Nacional de Bibliotecas agradece a la señora Silvia Carbonell, Directora de Radios de la Universidad de Costa Rica, y al señor Marvin Coto productor radial. Costa Rica en los tiempos del tranvía: Serie de microprogramas producidos por la Escuela de Historia de la Universidad Nacional, el Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje y el Teatro de la Mente. El propósito es ofrecer una visión de la historia nacional, desde la cotidianidad de los sectores populares, con especial referencia a los procesos de modernización social y cambio cultural de la primera mitad del siglo XX.

About

ePub Reader

An intuitive e-book reader supporting EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, and DOCX. Customize fonts, text size, and themes. The Pro version offers night mode, unlimited books, and easier importing.

Highlights
  • Supports EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, DOCX
  • Customizable font, size, and themes
  • Night mode (Pro version)
  • Unlimited book additions (Pro version)
  • Wi-Fi, iTunes, and app importing (Pro version)
  • Recently opened books access
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Our application is an intuitive e-book reader designed to make managing your digital library and reading experience effortless. It supports popular formats such as EPUB, PDF, TXT, RTF, and DOCX, allowing you to add up to five books in the free version. The app offers personalized reading options including the choice of font, text size, and color themes, with several font styles and color schemes to suit your preferences. You can also easily access up to five recently opened books, making it convenient to switch between titles. For users seeking enhanced features, the Pro version of our application unlocks a night mode for comfortable reading in low light, advanced font size customization, and support for additional file formats. The Pro upgrade also removes the limit on the number of books you can add, allowing unlimited additions to your library. It offers extended personalization options for reading, along with unlimited access to your recently opened books. Moreover, the Pro version simplifies book importing through multiple methods including Wi-Fi transfer, browsing, iTunes, and other apps, providing a seamless experience for building your collection. Whether you are a casual reader or a dedicated book lover, our application adapts to your needs with its smart and flexible features. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases. 1 week; Weekly $4.99, 1 month; Monthly - $12.99, 1 year; Yearly - $39.99, Lifetime - $59.99 You can cancel your subscription at any time. Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KYfmS_3vwqqO-UvViYygPokPcRhqoyPqvzy10cr19vs/edit?tab=t.0

Screenshots

SINABI4 screens
ePub Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SINABI at none against ePub Reader's 5. SINABI also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). ePub Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads and device support 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. ePub Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SINABI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SINABI ships an update every 11 months, ePub Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SINABI versus ePub Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSINABIePub Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSINABIJames Reed

In-app purchases

None

SINABI

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ePub Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is SINABI free?
SINABI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ePub Reader free?
ePub Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SINABI or ePub Reader have ads?
Neither SINABI nor ePub Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SINABI or ePub Reader?
SINABI ships an update every 11 months, and ePub Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, SINABI was updated on November 2, 2026 and ePub Reader on November 5, 2026.

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