ShuBook 2M vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against ShuBook 2M's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	ShuBook 2M This App	iPusnas Nemesis	My Classic Books Contender	Teller-Chat Stories MoboReader Contender	Mọt Truyện Contender	RedChapters Contender	Story Craft: Bedtime Stories Peer	BookBub Peer	MovieBuddy Pro: Movie Tracker Peer	Moonlite - Storytime Projector Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Ambibma Ltd.	Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia	Alexey Polunin	CHANGDU (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED	Xuan Tung Do	HM Games LLC FZ	WestHouse Creations, LLC	Pubmark Inc.	Kimico, Ltd.	Redwood Ventures LLC
Category	Book	Book	Book	Book	Book	Books	Book	Book	Entertainment	Entertainment
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	3.8 / 5	0.0 / 5	2.0 / 5	4.5 / 5	4.8 / 5	5.0 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	3.9 / 5
Ratings Count	10	9	0	2	32	43	1	920	960	506
Price	USD5.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$0.99	Free	$9.99	Free
Release Date	Dec 18, 2014	Sep 9, 2016	Aug 15, 2024	Oct 19, 2018	Nov 15, 2024	May 1, 2026	Apr 24, 2023	Dec 4, 2015	Jun 25, 2015	Dec 10, 2020
Last Updated	Mar 11, 2020	Mar 10, 2025	Feb 8, 2025	Oct 19, 2018	Jan 9, 2026	May 8, 2026	Apr 24, 2023	Jan 29, 2026	May 11, 2026	Mar 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	-	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	positive	-
Score	75/100	-	50/100	-	-	-	-	-	75/100	-
Praises	Calibre tagging system integration allows for efficient organization of large digital book libraries	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Barcode scanning functionality allows for rapid cataloging of large physical media collections	-
Complaints	Lack of text highlighting and note taking capabilities hinders serious academic or research reading	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Alphabetical sorting logic incorrectly includes the word The when organizing movie titles	-
Requests	Continuous scrolling mode requested to improve the flow of long-form reading sessions	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Wishlist feature allows collectors to track desired titles separate from their owned inventory	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Hierarchical library management creates high switching costs Calibre integration functions as a B2B distribution barrier	-	Offline-first architecture enables access in low-connectivity environments Zero-cost content model eliminates entry barriers	-	-	-	Privacy-first, ad-free design removes parental friction One-time purchase model avoids subscription fatigue	-	Barcode scanner reduces manual entry friction for large collections One-time purchase model lowers barrier to entry against subscription rivals Cross-device sync increases utility across Apple hardware	Proprietary physical-to-digital bridge creates a premium, screen-free family bonding experience Curated storybook content offers a safer environment for young children than general media apps
Weaknesses	No annotation tools despite user demand Zero maintenance updates since 2020 Premium price point without recent feature parity	-	3.57-star Android rating indicates quality gaps Static ten-book catalog limits long-term user lifetime value	-	-	-	$0.99 price ceiling limits R&D budget Lack of recurring content cycles causes churn	-	Sorting logic incorrectly includes articles in titles Incomplete database coverage requires frequent manual entry Data persistence issues during device upgrades	Hardware-dependent model requires physical shipping and inventory management 3.86 rating suggests friction in the setup or activation process
Pricing	paid	free	free	subscription	freemium	freemium	paid	free	paid	freemium
Momentum	Zombie	Intense	Zombie	-	Steady	Intense	-	Steady	Maintenance	Maintenance
Update Cadence	5 versions	5 versions	4 versions	-	5 versions	3 versions	-	5 versions	4 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~36d avg	1 versions

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