Books (114 programs)

Pros: Up-to-date 6th edition includes thousands of new, modern terms. 'fuzzy' search option if you are unclear on spelling. Example sentences to make the meaning of words clearer. Favourites tool allows you to compile word lists.

Cons: Long download time. Other dictionaries cost a fraction. Space-hungry. Cannot be updated.

Pros: Simple interface. Supports a lot of file formats. Can add bookmarks, highlights, and notes. Can customize view.

Cons: Prone to crashing. Only full screen mode.

Pros: Contains vast amount of information. Offers multiple languages. Articles can be shared with other apps. Easily searchable.

Cons: Quality of information is variable. Coding for the encyclopaedia can take a while to learn. Material can be easily accessed online without app. Interface is bland.

Pros: Convert EPUB to PDF.. Fast and easy to use.. Retain formatting and layout..

Cons: Doesn?t process other e-reader files like MOBI..

Pros: Simple interface. One app for multiple libraries. Includes ebooks and audiobooks.

Cons: Not every library uses this app.

Pros: Millions of titles can be accessed at no charge.. Batch download options are offered to the user..

Cons: No other languages besides English and Russian are available to the user.. Processing speeds of 1 GHz or higher are required..

Pros: PDF to Kindle Converter can handle multiple Kindle file types.. Most processes are automated and batch processing is available..

Cons: This is only a trial version; a purchase will eventually be required.. Newer versions of Windows (such as Windows 10) are not recognised by this software..

Pros: Text will be automatically sized to fit viewing windows.. Users can modify metadata if necessary..

Cons: May not work well with embedded high-definition images.. This version is only compatible with Windows operating systems..