Comparison

Moby Dick! vs Great Gatsby

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

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About

Moby Dick!

Experience Herman Melville's classic novel with an auto-scrolling feature for comfortable reading. This app provides the full text of Moby Dick, exploring themes of revenge, good versus evil, and man's place in the universe.

Highlights
  • Auto-scroller technology
  • Full text of Moby Dick
  • Explores complex themes
  • Classic American literature
  • Relaxing reading experience
Features
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This reader is equipped with auto-scroller technology to make for a more relaxing and enjoyable reading experience. Moby-Dick is a novel first published in 1851 by American author Herman Melville. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale, Moby Dick, a white sperm whale of tremendous size and ferocity. Comparatively few whaleships know of Moby Dick, and fewer yet have encountered him. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg. Ahab intends to take revenge. In Moby-Dick, Melville employs stylized language, symbolism, and metaphor to explore numerous complex themes. Through the main character's journey, the concepts of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of gods are all examined as Ishmael speculates upon his personal beliefs and his place in the universe. The narrator's reflections, along with his descriptions of a sailor's life aboard a whaling ship, are woven into the narrative along with Shakespearean literary devices such as stage directions, extended soliloquies and asides. Often considered the embodiment of American Romanticism, Moby-Dick was first published by Richard Bentley in London on October 18, 1851 in an expurgated three-volume edition titled The Whale, and weeks later as a single volume, by New York City publisher Harper and Brothers as Moby-Dick; or, The Whale on November 14, 1851. The first line of Chapter One—"Call me Ishmael."—is one of the most famous opening lines in American literature. Although the book initially received mixed reviews, Moby-Dick is now considered one of the greatest novels in the English language and has secured Melville's place among America's greatest writers. src Wikipedia

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Great Gatsby

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Relive the Roaring Twenties: Experience The Great Gatsby Like Never Before Dive into F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel, The Great Gatsby, with this beautifully crafted companion app designed for students, literature lovers, and anyone captivated by America’s Jazz Age. Go beyond the page and immerse yourself in the world of West Egg and the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. What Makes This App Special: A Visual Masterpiece: We've enriched Fitzgerald's timeless prose with over 100 stunning illustrations that bring the story and its setting to life. Experience the parties, the longing, and the extravagance in a whole new dimension. Comprehensive Study Guide: Navigate the complexities of the novel with confidence. Our in-depth study guide includes a book summary and test bank of questions with answers. Detailed Book Summary: A concise and accessible overview of the plot, characters, and themes. Strengthen Your Analysis: Our in-depth study questions challenge your understanding and encourage deeper literary analysis. Answers are provided to ensure comprehension of key themes and concepts. Ideal for assignments, group discussions, or independent study. Seamless Reading Experience: Enjoy a beautifully formatted and easily navigable virtual novel. Classic Literature, Modern Convenience: A must-have resource for students studying American Literature, the Jazz Age, or the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Save Your Progress: Pause the experience at any time and return to your last moment whenever you like. Unlock the magic of The Great Gatsby. Download now and rediscover a classic as a virtual novel.

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Moby Dick!4 screens
Great Gatsby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Moby Dick! at Free against Great Gatsby's $1.99. Moby Dick! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Great Gatsby's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Moby Dick! is free to download; Great Gatsby costs $1.99 up front. Moby Dick! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Great Gatsby asks for nothing beyond the download.

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Moby Dick! versus Great Gatsby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoby Dick!Great Gatsby
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB326 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperQualex Consulting Services, IncWilliam Lamberti

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Moby Dick!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Great Gatsby

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moby Dick! free?
Moby Dick! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Great Gatsby free?
Great Gatsby costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moby Dick! or Great Gatsby have ads?
Neither Moby Dick! nor Great Gatsby shows ads.

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