Comparison

Script Books vs PageBack

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

Head to head
About

Script Books

Features
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An ebook app designed exclusively for purchases made at Pen and Sword Books. We are delighted to offer you an easy and secure way to enjoy your ebook purchases. No password required — simply log in using the social sign on with Apple or Google, or with the email address you used to buy the book on the pen-and-sword.co.uk website and enter the verification code sent to your email. Your purchased content can be found in the “My books” area of the app. An internet connection is required to download the content. EBOOK READER • 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 • Selection of page colour themes (white, dark, sepia) • Full text search • Highlighting • Annotations Script Books is powered by Glassboxx

About

PageBack

Features
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PAGEBACK THE PLEX FOR BOOKS Bring your books, comics, PDFs and documents together in one organised library. PageBack is built for people who already own their content. Whether your collection lives in Files, iCloud Drive, Calibre, a NAS, or scattered across a dozen folders, PageBack turns it into a beautiful, searchable library you actually want to use. No DRM. No locked ecosystem. No built in bookstore. Just your library, your way. READ EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE Stop switching between ebook apps, PDF viewers and comic readers. PageBack supports: • EPUB books • PDF documents • CBZ and CBR comics • TXT files • Research papers • Manuals and magazines Every format gets a reading experience designed specifically for it, including reflowable text for ebooks, smooth PDF navigation and guided comic reading. YOUR LIBRARY, AUTOMATICALLY ORGANISED Import a folder of files and let PageBack do the heavy lifting. AI powered organisation automatically: • Identifies books, comics and documents • Finds missing covers and metadata • Detects authors, genres and series • Creates smart collections • Keeps everything organised as your library grows No more mystery files called "book_final_v3.pdf". BUILT FOR SERIOUS READERS PageBack is more than a reader. • Highlights and notes across your library • Reading Memory remembers where you stopped reading • Smart Collections organise content automatically • Reading Radar helps you rediscover forgotten books • Built in audiobook creator for supported text formats Whether you read one book a month or manage thousands of files, PageBack scales with your collection. WORKS WITH THE TOOLS YOU ALREADY USE Import from Files and iCloud Drive. Connect to OPDS servers, WebDAV storage and self hosted libraries. Calibre users welcome. Self hosters welcome. Your files stay yours. READ ANYWHERE WITH PAGEBACK PRO Upgrade to PageBack Pro and take your entire library with you. Sync: • Books and documents • Reading progress • Highlights and notes • Collections and organisation Across all your devices. PageBack Pro £3.99/month • 5GB cloud sync storage PageBack Pro+ £7.99/month • 25GB cloud sync storage • Ideal for large collections and comic libraries OWN YOUR LIBRARY PageBack does not sell books. PageBack does not lock you into a store. PageBack simply gives your existing collection the home it deserves. Terms of Use: https://pageback.app/terms

Screenshots

Script Books4 screens
PageBack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Script Books at none against PageBack's 2. PageBack's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PageBack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Script Books asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Script Books ships an update every 6 months, PageBack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Script Books versus PageBack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScript BooksPageBack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGlassboxx LimitedPaul Edwards

In-app purchases

None

Script Books

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PageBack

Subscriptions2
  • PageBack Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pageback Premium Monthly$7.991 Month

Questions

Is Script Books free?
Script Books is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PageBack free?
PageBack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Script Books or PageBack have ads?
Neither Script Books nor PageBack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Script Books or PageBack?
Script Books ships an update every 6 months, and PageBack every 9 days. Most recently, Script Books was updated on November 8, 2026 and PageBack on November 9, 2026.

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