FMPL vs Checkbox Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FMPL
Access your local library's catalog, place holds on items, and discover upcoming events. Manage your account and explore digital resources on the go.
- Search library catalog
- Reserve items
- View upcoming events
- Manage account
- Access digital resources
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Take Flower Mound Public Library everywhere you go! Search the library catalog, reserve items, view upcoming events, manage your account and access digital resources.
Checkbox Reader
This app helps you build a consistent reading habit by breaking down large books into small, manageable reading sessions. Track your progress with streaks and calendars, and organize your personal library with custom covers and reviews. Enjoy a private reading experience with no ads or subscriptions.
- Break books into 5-15 minute reading sessions
- Track reading progress with streaks and calendars
- Search and discover books via Google Books
- Add custom book covers and personal reviews
- Organize and manage your book collection
- Share reading progress on your terms
- One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
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=== CHECKBOX READER === Where Big Books Meet Small Wins! Tired of staring at stacks of unopened books and feeling overwhelmed? Getting sluggish as you fight through endless pages? Checkbox Reader transforms overwhelming books into bite-sized victories that fit your busy life. +++ THE MAGIC OF SMALL WINS +++ Checkbox Reader is simple: turn every book into a series of manageable checkboxes. Each checkbox represents just 5-15 minutes of reading. A checkbox can be 5 pages, or 20 pages - totally up to your preference and availability. Instead of thinking "I need to read 500 pages of Guns, Germs, and Steel," it's "I just need to complete this one checkbox." Every checkbox you tick is a win that keeps you motivated and moving forward. It's about building a sustainable habit of reading a little every day. +++ SIMPLE YET FEATURE RICH +++ Checkbox Reader keeps it simple, but we've built in powerful features for ourselves, and for our fellow readers. MOTIVATIONAL FEATURES: Streaks that keep you motivated, activity calendars that show your reading journey, and statistics that track your progress. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY: Search and discover books through Google Books integration, add custom book covers, write personal reviews and ratings, and organize your growing collection. This is your private reading sanctuary. SHARING, BUT ONLY ON YOUR TERMS: Share the books you've read and reviewed - but only when you want to. This is not a social app; it's your personal reading motivator and tracker. You control what gets shared and when. And, speaking of you controlling your data... +++ PRIVACY FIRST +++ Your reading data belongs to you. No ads, no tracking, no monthly fees, no subscription. Just a one-time purchase and Checkbox Reader is yours forever. When you move to a new device, transfer your entire library with a simple QR code scan. +++ GET SUPPORT +++ We built Checkbox Reader to help us read more. We'd love to hear how Checkbox Reader helps you along your reading journey. If you encounter any issue, or have feature ideas, contact us at checkbox.reader@ovisly.com. Happy Reading!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Checkbox Reader at 5.0 against FMPL's 4.0. FMPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Checkbox Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FMPL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Checkbox Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | FMPL | Checkbox Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Town of Flower Mound | Ovisly |
Customer experience
FMPL
Checkbox Reader
In-app purchases
FMPL
No in-app purchases
Checkbox Reader
- Purchase Full App$7.99
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