FlipExplorer vs Book Guard.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FlipExplorer
Access and view digital publications offline on your iOS device. Transfer content via iTunes or download directly from a website. Ideal for reading magazines, catalogs, and other FlipCreator-generated content on the go.
- Offline viewing of publications
- Transfer via iTunes
- Download from website
- Supports iPad and iPhone
- View FlipCreator content
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FlipExplorer is a free App to view the publications created by FlipCreator. It gives you the ability to put the publications into iPad/iPhone. So that you can view them when you are offline. There are two methods to put your publications into a iPad/iPhone: 1. Transfer with iTunes Just zip the publication and drag & drop the .zip file into the device with iTunes. 2. Download from a website Tap "Add Book" button and input the URL of your publication, then tap "Start Download" button to download it.
Book Guard.
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Book Guard is eBook reading and management app designed to provide a secure and seamless reading experience. Whether you're an avid reader, a student, or a professional, Book Guard helps you store, organize, and access your digital library effortlessly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Book Guard. at every 2 days against FlipExplorer's monthly. FlipExplorer's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FlipExplorer ships an update monthly, Book Guard. every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FlipExplorer | Book Guard. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alive Software Inc. | Tqnia for Information Technology |
In-app purchases
FlipExplorer
No in-app purchases
Book Guard.
No in-app purchases
