It has its differences with other apps, however, the integration with all Apple products, from an iPhone to a Mac or iPad, makes it very easy to use, in addition to synchronization, which will allow us to start a book on a device, and finish it on another if we wish, always continuing from the point where we left off.
What is Apple Books
As we already mentioned, Apple Books is an app that we will have in the different company systems, iOS, macOS, iPadOS, etc., and that will allow us read and download thousands of books to be able to entertain ourselves by reading on our computer screen, in such a simple way that you won’t be lazy to do it.
In addition, we will not only have reading books, but also audiobookssomething that is becoming very fashionable and that other apps do not have them, so if you want to try one, you can also find them in the Apple app.
The app, in Spain, is called Libros or Apple Books, and if you don’t have it on your device, or you have deleted it, you can get it in the App Store for free, completely synchronizing with your Apple ID.
How much does it cost?
The service of Apple Books is completely freewhich means that you will have thousands of books available, without cost or advertising, to be able to read whenever you want. Now, if you are looking for a more specific book, from an author who charges for them, you will see the option to download it, after payment that will depend on the general cost of this on other platforms, since it is not Apple that sets the price, but rather It acts as an intermediary so that you can view your favorite title and author in this app, without having to pay for it in a physical bookstore if you prefer it online.
Although many are paid, there are free trialswhich will let you view the first pages of each book, thus being able to not only verify that it is the one you were looking for, but also see if you like the author’s writing and its synopsis, hooking you so that you finally buy it, or not.
Frequently asked questions
Now that we know how it works and what its price is, let’s see the most frequently asked general questions about the app, so that everything is clear about it before installing it.
Can books be given as gifts?
Within the purchase options of these, also there is the possibility of giving them as giftsthrough a “gift” icon, so yes, it is possible to do it and send a nice book to that person you want. Of course, you will have to use the Apple Books app to view it, since this will be where it was purchased.
Sharing books as a family, is it possible?
Another very interesting option, which other platforms do not have, is the option to share your books with up to 5 members more from your iCloud family. This will make both yours and theirs common for everyone, thus being able to have, for example, 30 different titles, only having paid for 5.
What devices is the app available on?
Currently, the app would serve both iPhone, iPad, CarPlay, Apple Watch and Mac. All this due to the possibility of audiobooks, so you can listen to a book in your vehicle through CarPlay, or directly from any speaker using their Bluetooth and an iPhone, for example.
Can I upload my book to the app?
Apple allows you, as an author, to upload your own books to the appset the price, and make profits thanks to them, just as you could do with Kindle and other platforms, so yes, as in others, there are titles by small authors, who even, on many occasions, give away for free. attract more readers.
Objectives and recommendations
There is a section of objectives and recommendations, which you can adjust to yourself, such as 1 hour of daily reading, and see if you meet it each day, with a record of these statistics. Once the app recognizes your tastes, it will also offer you recommendations for books that are similar or that you might like.