What are ebooks and app books? It can be confusing. Distinguishing between the two can seem frustrating at first. I'd like to explain from my own experience how I define between the two.
What Do They Have In Common?
Firstly, they do have a few things in common: both contain stories and images, they are available digitally on hand held devices and computers, etc.
What Is The Difference?
A short and simple explanation: I would say it is in the level of experience. The level of interactivity (multi-touch vs. reading and static images only).
eBooks
An ebook is a digital version of a printed book. You have the text and/or images. You can highlight, bookmark and turn the page. Some ebooks are designed so that it can read to you or you can record your own voice. But that is pretty much the extent of the experience.
Book Apps
Book apps, on the other hand, do all the above as an ebook but also allow the reader to experience interactivity that is beyond just reading or being read to. The key word…
What Do They Have In Common?
Firstly, they do have a few things in common: both contain stories and images, they are available digitally on hand held devices and computers, etc.
What Is The Difference?
A short and simple explanation: I would say it is in the level of experience. The level of interactivity (multi-touch vs. reading and static images only).
eBooks
An ebook is a digital version of a printed book. You have the text and/or images. You can highlight, bookmark and turn the page. Some ebooks are designed so that it can read to you or you can record your own voice. But that is pretty much the extent of the experience.
Book Apps
Book apps, on the other hand, do all the above as an ebook but also allow the reader to experience interactivity that is beyond just reading or being read to. The key word…