When comparing Nook vs Icecream Ebook Reader, the Slant community recommends Icecream Ebook Reader for most people. In the question“What are the best desktop readers?” Icecream Ebook Reader is ranked 7th while Nook is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose Icecream Ebook Reader is:
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.
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Pros
Pro Free
Available for free from the Windows Store.
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.
Cons
Con Windows 8 & 10 only
No Linux or OSX versions are available.
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.