Comparison

Dymocks e vs Albert

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

Head to head
About

Dymocks e

Access your digital library with this e-book reader. Enjoy customizable reading experiences with adjustable fonts, backgrounds, and easy page bookmarking. Search within your books for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Page bookmarking
  • Multiple device syncing
  • Font size and face adjustment
  • Dyslexic-friendly font option
  • Background color changes
  • In-text search functionality
Features
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Welcome to Dymocks e-Books : hassle-free e-Book access THE E-READER ALLOWS FOR: • Page book-marking, opening the title at the right place when you pick up, even across multiple devices • Font-size and font face changes, as well as dyslexic-friendly font • Background colour changes • Text search

About

Albert

Features
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Albert is a thoughtful reading companion for people who like to track their reading. Import EPUBs, PDFs, follow along with paper books, and watch your reading life take shape over time. READ • Built-in EPUB reader with custom fonts, themes, and text sizing • Built-in PDF reader • Pick up exactly where you left off • Highlights, notes, and quotes alongside the text • Get a recap of the story so far if you're returning to a book after a while CAPTURE • Every session, highlight, and note in one timeline • Organised chapter by chapter — see how each part landed • Quick mood reactions per chapter ORGANIZE • Import EPUB and PDF files from anywhere on your device • Group books into albums by mood or reading list • Currently reading, stash, and finished sections • Search your whole collection BUILD THE HABIT • Weekly minute and yearly book goals • 13-week consistency grid for your streak • Gentle reminders so you don't lose the habit — — — — — ALBERT READER (Premium) • Advanced statistics — reading persona (Evening Bookworm, Night Owl…), mood maps, reading velocity, session distribution, and calendar heat-maps. • Physical book tracking — live session timer with Lock Screen presence, manual progress logging, and a chapter-by-chapter timeline for the books in your hand. • Export your library — CSV, JSON, or Markdown. Your highlights, notes, sessions, and statistics are yours to keep. • Support a tiny indie app. • iCloud sync and more features support coming soon! — — — — — Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Dymocks e4 screens
Albert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dymocks e at none against Albert's 2. Dymocks e also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). Albert's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Albert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dymocks e asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dymocks e ships an update every 2 months, Albert every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Dymocks e versus Albert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDymocks eAlbert
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGlassboxx LimitedDominika Gajdova

In-app purchases

None

Dymocks e

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Albert

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly reader$2.991 Month
  • Yearly reader7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Dymocks e free?
Dymocks e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Albert free?
Albert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dymocks e or Albert have ads?
Neither Dymocks e nor Albert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dymocks e or Albert?
Dymocks e ships an update every 2 months, and Albert every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dymocks e was updated on November 4, 2026 and Albert on October 31, 2026.

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