When comparing FBReader vs NOOK: Read eBooks & Magazines, the Slant community recommends FBReader for most people. In the question“What are the best eBook readers on Android?” FBReader is ranked 5th while NOOK: Read eBooks & Magazines is ranked 20th. The most important reason people chose FBReader is:
FBReader features an in built eBook store for users to download eBooks onto their devices through the app.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Built in eBook store
FBReader features an in built eBook store for users to download eBooks onto their devices through the app.
Pro Simple and fast
FBReader, while offering many options is simple in design, with that allowing for fast use.
Pro Books can be saved to SD card
Pro Cloud sync
FBReader has built in Google Drive sync for the users files, allowing them to store their eBooks online, not taking up room on their local storage.
Pro Cloud sync
NOOK offers a cloud sync feature that will sync all of the users eBooks, notes, bookmarks as well as read position. This way multiple devices and apps can be used by simply logging into ones own account, to then simply sync everything to enjoy the exact same experience no matter what they are using.
Pro Built in store
A built in store to purchase eBooks, magazines, newspapers, comic books and graphic novels is one of the main functions of the app. Making a convenient all in one solution for ones eBooks needs.
Pro Bookmarks
There is a bookmark features that is simply used by tapping in the top right corner in order to dog ear the page. Tapping in the same place again will un-bookmark the page
Pro 8 adjustable fonts
The Nook app for Android has 8 adjustable fonts, that all have selectable sizes as well.
Cons
Con Cannot search for books on a SD card
Con No light mode
Unusable if you have astigmatism.
Con UI is bad
User interface is confusing and ugly.
Con Complex and confusing app settings
Con Spyware
Collects personal info.
Con Does not support audiobooks
Despite the fact that the new 4.0 NOOK app supports video and enhanced eBooks, it still does not support purchasing or playing audiobooks. Though Nook does offer a separate app for those that do want the function.