# ShortBook² vs Namo eBook Reader

The clearest difference is rating: ShortBook² at 4.6 against Namo eBook Reader's 2.0. ShortBook² also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 2). Namo eBook Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShortBook² sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Namo eBook Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShortBook² holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShortBook² has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of ShortBook²'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Namo eBook Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShortBook² | Namo eBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortbook/id1499866684/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namo-ebook-reader/id1501449940/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **39.7% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jury Shortki](https://appshunter.io/developer/295094305) | [ARASOFT.Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501449939) |

## What reviewers say

### ShortBook²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortbook/id1499866684)

This reader app offers a unique approach to text display on smaller screens, optimizing comfort and reducing eye strain. It allows extensive customization of text layout and includes decorative elements to enhance the reading experience. Supports FB2 format and provides reading statistics.

**Highlights:** Optimized text layout for small screens, Customizable text placement options, Decorative elements for atmosphere, FB2 format support (contents, footnotes, figures), Rich settings with dozens of parameters, Reading statistics and monitoring, Quick restart after breaks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### Namo eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/namo-ebook-reader/id1501449940)

This application offers a robust and accurate way to view EPUB2 and EPUB3 ebooks. It supports various layout types, advanced styling, and provides a suite of user-friendly reading tools for a customizable experience.

**Highlights:** EPUB2 and EPUB3 support, Reflowable and fixed-layout ebooks, HTML5, Javascript, CSS3 rendering, Table of contents, bookmarks, memos, Customizable themes and fonts, Text search and zoom, File sharing import

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShortBook² free?

ShortBook² is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Namo eBook Reader free?

Namo eBook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShortBook² or Namo eBook Reader?

ShortBook² is rated higher. ShortBook² averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Namo eBook Reader averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ShortBook² or Namo eBook Reader have ads?

Neither ShortBook² nor Namo eBook Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShortBook² or Namo eBook Reader?

ShortBook² ships an update every 2 months, and Namo eBook Reader every 2 months. Most recently, ShortBook² was updated on November 3, 2026 and Namo eBook Reader on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*