Namo eBook Reader vs Origata
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Namo eBook Reader
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.
- 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
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Namo Reader supports both EPUB2 and EPUB3. It is easy to use and intuitive, and expresses e-books fast and accurately. 1. Complies with the IDPF EPUB standard. - Supports both reflowable and fixed-layout e-books. - Expresses HTML5, Javascript, and CSS3 completely. - Check out Namo Reader for e-books (reflowable vertical writing e-books, fixed-layout e-books) that are not properly represented by other readers. 2. Provides a variety of user-friendly features. - Table of contents, bookmarks, memos, highlights - Changing themes and fonts, adjusting font size and line height, and controlling brightness - Screen rotation lock - Text search - Zooming in and out - User library settings - A shortcut and a collection of recently read books - Collection functions based on reading situation - Adding e-books by file sharing feature such as AirDrop, open in, iTunes 3. Provides perfect contents security by viewing without decompressing e-books, and enables efficient use of device storage space.
Origata
This app helps you track your progress with physical books. Scan barcodes to add books to your digital library, log your current page, and share reading milestones. Build a reading habit with daily streaks.
- Physical book progress tracking
- Instant barcode scanner for book addition
- Shareable reading milestones
- Goodreads import
- Daily reading streak counter
- Frictionless page logging
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Never lose your place again. Origata is a minimalist reading tracker designed specifically for physical book lovers. Inspired by the elegant folding motif of traditional bookmarks, Origata removes the digital clutter so you can focus entirely on your reading goals. Say goodbye to dog-eared pages and loose scraps of paper. Seamlessly log your physical book progress, build your personal library, and share your literary milestones with your community. POWERFUL TOOLS FOR PHYSICAL BOOKS: * Instant Barcode Scanner: Build your digital bookshelf instantly by scanning the ISBN barcode on any physical book. * Shareable Milestones: Show off your reading journey! Easily share beautiful progress cards and completed book summaries directly to social media. * Easy Goodreads Import: Bring your entire reading history, custom shelves, and saved books over in seconds. * Streak Counter: Turn reading into a habit with daily streaks. * Frictionless Page Logging: Record your exact physical book page with zero clutter or distraction. Origata offers a clean, distraction-free environment to honor your reading routine. Enjoy core features for free, or unlock the full premium experience with our simple, affordable subscription. Download Origata today and keep your place perfectly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://origata.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Origata at 100% against Namo eBook Reader's 38%. Origata also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Namo eBook Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Origata sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Namo eBook Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Origata holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Namo eBook Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Origata's.
Namo eBook Reader ships an update every 2 months, Origata weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Namo eBook Reader | Origata |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARASOFT.Co.,Ltd | Austin Nguyen |
Customer experience
Namo eBook Reader
Origata
In-app purchases
Namo eBook Reader
No in-app purchases
Origata
- Origata Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Origata Pro Annual$29.991 Year
- Origata Pro Lifetime$79.99









