# ARK vs Ebok.no

The clearest difference is rating: ARK at 5.0 against Ebok.no's 3.8. ARK also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ebok.no's advantage is review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and ratings volume (42 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARK sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ebok.no sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ebok.no has 42 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of ARK's written reviews are positive against 20% of Ebok.no's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ARK ships an update every 2 weeks, Ebok.no every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARK | Ebok.no |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark/id524347797/reviews)** | [3.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebokno/id683160171/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ark Bokhandel AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/524347800) | [Ebok.no AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/683160174) |

## What reviewers say

### ARK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark/id524347797)

Access your digital library and enjoy your purchased books and audiobooks. Customize your reading experience and discover new stories with personalized recommendations. The app is continuously being improved based on user feedback.

**Highlights:** Access digital books, Listen to audiobooks, Customize reading experience, Get book recommendations, Read purchased books

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $8.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $10.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $11.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $13.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $15.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $16.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $18.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $25.99 | one-time |
| Kjøpt e-bok/nedlastbar lydbok | $27.99 | one-time |


### Ebok.no

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebokno/id683160171)

Access a vast library of over 600,000 Norwegian and English ebooks and audiobooks. Purchase individual titles or subscribe to a streaming service for unlimited access. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable settings and offline availability.

**Highlights:** Vast library of 600,000+ books, Purchase individual titles, Subscription streaming service, Offline access to purchased books, Customizable reading settings, Sync across devices, Import personal documents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| boken | $4.99 | one-time |
| boken | $5.99 | one-time |
| boken | $6.99 | one-time |
| boken | $8.99 | one-time |
| boken | $11.99 | one-time |
| boken | $14.99 | one-time |
| boken | $15.99 | one-time |
| boken | $18.99 | one-time |
| boken | $20.99 | one-time |
| boken | $21.99 | one-time |
| boken | $23.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARK free?

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

### Is Ebok.no free?

Ebok.no is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ARK or Ebok.no?

ARK is rated higher. ARK averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ebok.no averages 3.8 from 42 ratings.

### Do ARK or Ebok.no have ads?

Neither ARK nor Ebok.no shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARK or Ebok.no?

ARK ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ebok.no every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARK was updated on August 9, 2026 and Ebok.no on September 10, 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.*