When comparing NOOK: Read eBooks & Magazines vs ReadEra, the Slant community recommends ReadEra for most people. In the question“What are the best eBook readers on Android?” ReadEra is ranked 4th while NOOK: Read eBooks & Magazines is ranked 20th.
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Pros
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.
Pro Open and read book files in EPUB, PDF, DOC, RTF, TXT, DJVU, FB2, MOBI and CHM formats
Pro Very fast
Pro Completely free, no ads anywhere and anytime
Pro Supports chapters, bookmarks and page style
Pro Supports TTS
Pro Attractive interface
Looks well made and not just a txt editor or something.
Pro Kids mode
Makes it easier for kids to use the app.
Cons
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.
Con No light mode
No light mode for the menu. Unusable if you have astigmatism.
Con Not many settings
Con Slow animations
Con Image sizing is wrong compared to other readers
Con Images aren't has sharp as other readers
Images don't look like they are supposed to unless you full screen the image.