# Barnes & Noble NOOK vs EEPP

Barnes & Noble NOOK and EEPP both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of EEPP's written reviews are positive against 35% of Barnes & Noble NOOK's. EEPP also leads on ads (none vs shown). Barnes & Noble NOOK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (119K vs 51). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EEPP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barnes & Noble NOOK asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Barnes & Noble NOOK against 4.8 for EEPP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barnes & Noble NOOK has 119K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Barnes & Noble NOOK's written reviews are positive against 94% of EEPP's.

Barnes & Noble NOOK ships an update every 2 months, EEPP every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barnes & Noble NOOK | EEPP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (119K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnes-and-noble-nook/id373582546/reviews) | **[4.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eepp/id6738688164/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barnes & Noble](https://appshunter.io/developer/320214165) | [Aviation Press, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/634268437) |

## What reviewers say

### Barnes & Noble NOOK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnes-and-noble-nook/id373582546)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast digital library of millions of eBooks, graphic novels, comics, manga, magazines, and audiobooks. Enjoy personalized recommendations, customize your reading and listening experience, and sync content across all your devices. Share your favorite reads with friends and discover free titles.

**Highlights:** Vast digital library, Personalized recommendations, Customizable reading/listening, Cross-device syncing, Free eBooks and audiobooks, Family Profiles

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great for reading books and magazines
- 🔍 Convenient search and discovery features
- 🌈 Customizable reading experience
- 📱 Seamless experience across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes with large files
- 📥 Difficulty downloading and accessing purchased books
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and organization features
- 🔌 Drains device battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Books disappearing from library
- Freezing and crashing when opening certain books
- Inconsistent syncing across devices
- Search function not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase books directly in the app
- Improved sorting and organization of library
- Smoother performance for large ebook files
- Dark mode and customizable UI options


### EEPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eepp/id6738688164)

This comprehensive aviation reference book provides plain English explanations of essential information for all pilots, from students to airline captains. It covers everything from props to heavy jets in a detailed, interactive digital format.

**Highlights:** Plain English explanations of aviation topics, Interactive Table of Contents and Index, Highlighting, underlining, and note-taking, Drawing and writing directly on pages, Siri text-to-speech functionality, Insert custom images and diagrams, Purchase new editions within the app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EEPP - 15th Edition | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barnes & Noble NOOK free?

Barnes & Noble NOOK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EEPP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barnes & Noble NOOK or EEPP?

EEPP is rated higher. Barnes & Noble NOOK averages 4.7 out of 5 from 119K ratings, while EEPP averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.

### Do Barnes & Noble NOOK or EEPP have ads?

Barnes & Noble NOOK shows ads; EEPP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barnes & Noble NOOK or EEPP?

Barnes & Noble NOOK ships an update every 2 months, and EEPP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Barnes & Noble NOOK was updated on November 12, 2026 and EEPP on November 4, 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.*