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Adobe Digital Editions vs Apple Books: catalog facts
Adobe Digital Editions	Apple Books
Free Free to download.	Free The app is free; ebooks and audiobooks are bought individually with no subscription.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	macOS, iOS
EPUB 3 support including audio, video and right-to-left text Books appear across all devices with ADE	Ebooks and audiobooks in a single app Reading position syncs through iCloud
Closed source Reading features are basic compared with dedicated library managers	Only available on Apple devices Store purchases are tied to Apple's ecosystem
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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