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Add to SafariWhen comparing Icecream Ebook Reader vs Kobo app, the Slant community recommends Kobo app for most people. In the question“What is the best Windows eBook reader?” Kobo app is ranked 3rd while Icecream Ebook Reader is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Kobo app is:
The Kobo app will sync the users whole library as well as each position read for each title. This way a user can pick up where they left off from one device to the next.
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Pros
Pro Clean, customizable UI
The application has an easy to use and understand interface with important features such as search always within easy reach at the top.
The interface can also be customized to best suit wishes. For example, font size can be changed, there's choice between single and double column view when reading books, or table and bookshelf view when managing the library.
Pro Pleasant reading experience
The app tracks how much of the book has been read, jumping between chapters or bookmarks can be done with a few clicks, and there's even a distraction-free mode that takes away all the interface and allows focusing on the book.
Pro It is much more lighter than Adobe Digital Editions, Calibre, etc.
So, Icecream ebook reader will work faster.
Pro Sync eBooks and position
The Kobo app will sync the users whole library as well as each position read for each title. This way a user can pick up where they left off from one device to the next.
Pro App supports a multitude of operating systems
The Kobo app supports just about every main OS out there. iOS, Android, Windows 8, Windows 8 Phone and Blackberry 10. By being available on so many platforms the user is able to read their eBooks on any device they wish.
Cons
Con Requires PRO version for basic functionality
PRO version of the reader is required for reading without gigantic "Buy Me" billboard shoved in face every minute for 10 seconds. Oh and it's needed to copy and paste and edit.
Con Can't read Kindle books
Con No way to add own titles
The users Kobo account has no way to add outside titles to the users collection.
