Fablum
Fablum vs Google Play Books
Google Play Books is a store with a reader attached, and what you buy there stays tied to your account. In Fablum a book is a file on your device.
Side by side
| Capability | Fablum | Google Play Books | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account | No account | Google Play needs a valid Google Account | Source |
| What you own | Your books are files on your device and stay there | Books are licensed, and Google may stop providing access to content you bought | Source |
| Offline | Downloaded books open with no connection | Books can be downloaded to read offline | Source |
| What it costs | Free for 5 books at a time, then a one-time unlock, no subscription | The app is free, books are bought one at a time, no subscription needed | Source |
Where Google Play Books is ahead
| Capability | Fablum | Google Play Books | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where the books come from | A built-in catalog of free classics, and the files you add | Millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics and manga to buy | Source |
