# Tomes vs NBReader

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tomes | NBReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomes-library-search/id6743240322/reviews)** | [2.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbreader/id6746718668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marco Angeli-Ayello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478376998) | [Tai Vuong Duy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818095626) |

## What reviewers say

### Tomes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomes-library-search/id6743240322)

Easily search for books across multiple New York library systems in one place. Instantly view book availability at various branches without checking individual catalogs.

**Highlights:** Search multiple library catalogs, Compare book availability, View branch locations, Instant search results

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NBReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nbreader/id6746718668)

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.

**Highlights:** Customizable reading modes, Text-to-speech playback, Instant paragraph translation, Offline library access, Bookmark and history management, Daily free points for content

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keeps crashing
- 🔋 Crashes during ads
- 💰 Expensive ad removal cost
- 📥 Slow download issues
- 📺 Ads still present

**Reported bugs**

- Constant app termination
- Download issues for large files
- Audio reader not working

**Requested features**

- Lifetime ad removal option
- Points system improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tomes free?

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

### Is NBReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tomes or NBReader?

Tomes is rated higher. Tomes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NBReader averages 2.7 from 96 ratings.

### Do Tomes or NBReader have ads?

Neither Tomes nor NBReader shows ads.

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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.*