Comparison

BOOKSCAN for iPad vs Namo eBook Reader

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

Head to head
About

BOOKSCAN for iPad

Access your digitized book collection on your iPhone or iPad. Optimized files offer a seamless reading experience with features like note-taking, bookmarking, and quick page navigation. Enjoy your personal library anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Optimized file viewing for iPad
  • Note-taking per file
  • Bookmarking of pages
  • Thumbnail page navigation
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Page-turning animation
  • Pinch-to-zoom
Features
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[詳細] 蔵書をiPhone、iPadに! 「BOOKSCAN」(ブックスキャン)アプリは、BOOKSCANが提供する、お客様の蔵書をPDFファイル化したファイルをダウンロードをしてiPhone、iPadで楽しむ専用ツールです。iPhone、iPadそれぞれに合わせて最適化される「BOOKSCANチューニングラボ」ファイルが閲覧可能、まるで実際の本を読むかのようにストレスなく楽しむことができます。また、各ファイルごとに感想やメモを記録できるメモ機能や、気になるページにしおりを挟んで後から確認可能なしおり機能などを実装。いつでもどこでも自分の蔵書が好きなときに閲覧できる「BOOKSCAN」(ブックスキャン)アプリ、新し読書スタイルを体験してください。 [ご利用方法] 1.App Storeから「BOOKSCAN」(ブックスキャン)アプリをダウンロードしてください。 2.BOOKSCANにて会員登録をしてください。 3.会員登録後、「BOOKSCAN」(ブックスキャン)アプリを起動し設定画面からメールアドレス・パスワードを入力してサインインしてください。 4.BOOKSCANページ・管理番号一覧ページからファイルをダウンロードしてください。 5.ダウンロードすると、MY本棚に表示されますので、クリックしてお好みのファイルを閲覧してください。 [主な機能] ・iPhone、iPadそれぞれに合わせて最適化される「BOOKSCANチューニングラボ」ファイルをダウンロード可能 ・各ファイルごとに感想やメモを記録できるメモ機能 ・気になるページにしおりを挟んで後から確認可能なしおり機能 ・ページ下部にサムネイルリストを表示。開きたいページにダイレクトに遷移可能。 ・明るさ調整 ・ページめくりアニメーション切り替え ・ピンチインによる拡大表示

About

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.

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
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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.

Screenshots

Namo eBook Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Namo eBook Reader at 38% against BOOKSCAN for iPad's 0%. Namo eBook Reader also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). BOOKSCAN for iPad's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BOOKSCAN for iPad holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of BOOKSCAN for iPad's written reviews are positive against 38% of Namo eBook Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BOOKSCAN for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, Namo eBook Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BOOKSCAN for iPad versus Namo eBook Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOOKSCAN for iPadNamo eBook Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBOOKSCAN Inc.ARASOFT.Co.,Ltd

Customer experience

BOOKSCAN for iPad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Namo eBook Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

In-app purchases

None

BOOKSCAN for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Namo eBook Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BOOKSCAN for iPad free?
BOOKSCAN for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Namo eBook Reader free?
Namo eBook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BOOKSCAN for iPad or Namo eBook Reader?
BOOKSCAN for iPad is rated higher. BOOKSCAN for iPad averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Namo eBook Reader averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do BOOKSCAN for iPad or Namo eBook Reader have ads?
Neither BOOKSCAN for iPad nor Namo eBook Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BOOKSCAN for iPad or Namo eBook Reader?
BOOKSCAN for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, and Namo eBook Reader every 2 months. Most recently, BOOKSCAN for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Namo eBook Reader on November 3, 2026.

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