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