Tomes vs NBReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tomes
Easily search for books across multiple New York library systems in one place. Instantly view book availability at various branches without checking individual catalogs.
- Search multiple library catalogs
- Compare book availability
- View branch locations
- Instant search results
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Tomes makes it easy to search for books across New York library systems and instantly see where they’re available. Instead of checking multiple library catalogs one by one, search once and compare availability across branches in a single app.
NBReader
This app offers a rich novel-reading experience with customizable reading modes, text-to-speech functionality, and instant translation. Build your personal library, track your progress, and enjoy offline reading with daily rewards for unlocking content.
- Customizable reading modes
- Text-to-speech playback
- Instant paragraph translation
- Offline library access
- Bookmark and history management
- Daily free points for content
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Experience the ultimate novel-reading app with NB Reader. Dive into thousands of titles across genres, customize your reading environment, and enjoy advanced features designed for book lovers. Key Features: Immersive Reading Modes: Choose from vertical or horizontal scrolling, adjust font size, line spacing, and margins to suit your preferences. Night & Sepia Modes: Reduce eye strain with easy-to-switch themes for low-light or daytime reading. Automatic Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen to your favorite novels whenever you’re on the go. Voice playback continues even when the screen is locked. Instant Translation: Translate any paragraph or phrase into English (or your chosen language) with a single tap—no need to leave the app. Offline Library: Download chapters in advance to read without Wi-Fi or cellular data. Perfect for travel, commutes, or areas with limited connectivity. Bookmark & History Management: Save your spot with unlimited bookmarks, organize favorite chapters, and view a complete reading history to jump back in at any time. Earn Free Points Daily: Check in every day to collect spirit stones, redeemable for unlocking premium chapters or themes—no credit card required. Smart Library Organization: Create your own bookshelves, sort by author, genre, or update time, and receive notifications when new chapters are released. Customizable Notifications: Get alerts for daily check-ins, new chapter updates, and special in-app events. Seamless Account Sync: Log in with email or social accounts and sync your library, bookmarks, and reading progress across all your devices. Why NB Reader? NB Reader was built by avid readers and developers who understand what makes a good reading experience. Whether you’re into romance, fantasy, sci-fi, or historical novels, NB Reader delivers smooth performance and a clutter-free interface. Enjoy continuous updates, responsive customer support, and a growing catalog of over 1000 titles. Download NB Reader today and transform the way you read. Your next adventure is just a tap away!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tomes at 5.0 against NBReader's 2.7. Tomes also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). NBReader's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Tomes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NBReader has 96 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Tomes | NBReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 2.7 (96 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Marco Angeli-Ayello | Tai Vuong Duy |
Customer experience
Tomes
NBReader
Bugs and requests
Tomes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NBReader
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant app termination
- Download issues for large files
- Audio reader not working
Requested features
2 requests- Lifetime ad removal option
- Points system improvements
In-app purchases
Tomes
No in-app purchases
NBReader
No in-app purchases
