Era Book
Your next great read is one tap away.
Industry
EdTech / Media
Business Type
B2C Consumer App
Duration
12 weeks
Year
2023
Services
UI/UX Design, Mobile App Development (React Native), Backend Development
Tech Stack
React Native · NestJS · PostgreSQL · AWS
Client Overview
About the Project
Era Book is a mobile eBook marketplace and reading app that lets readers discover, purchase, and read digital books directly from their phone — combining a clean book discovery experience with seamless in-app payments and a polished reading interface.
The platform targets avid readers who want a simple, well-designed alternative to large eBook platforms, with a focused and distraction-free reading experience.
SaaSify Labs delivered UI/UX design and full mobile app development for Era Book — built on React Native with a NestJS/PostgreSQL/AWS backend — shipping the platform in 12 weeks in 2023.
The Challenge
What Problem We Solved
Readers looking for a clean, independent eBook platform outside of Amazon's Kindle ecosystem had no well-designed alternative that combined book discovery, purchase, and reading in one smooth mobile experience.
The client needed a complete end-to-end eBook platform — from catalog and payment to the reading experience itself — designed and built from scratch in a compressed timeline.
What We Built
Core Features Delivered
eBook Discovery & Catalog
Readers browse and discover digital books through a clean, organized catalog interface.
In-App Purchase
Seamless in-app payments let readers buy and unlock books without leaving the app.
Built-In Reading Experience
A polished, distraction-free reading interface with font and display controls.
Bookmarks & Progress Tracking
Readers save their place and track reading progress across their library.
Product Screens
The Product in Action
The Impact
Before & After
Area
Before SaaSify
After SaaSify
Book discovery
No independent platform combining catalog, purchase, and reading outside major ecosystems
Clean, end-to-end eBook platform from discovery to reading
Purchase flow
Fragmented purchase experiences redirecting users off-platform
Seamless in-app purchase unlocking books instantly
Reading experience
No tailored, distraction-free reading interface
Polished built-in reader with font controls and progress tracking
How We Built It
Our Development Process
Discovery & Content Architecture
Mapped the eBook catalog, purchase, and reading flows to design the platform architecture.
UI/UX Design
Designed a clean, reader-first interface covering catalog, purchase, and the reading experience.
Backend & Payment Integration
Built the NestJS/PostgreSQL backend with in-app purchase integration and book delivery.
Mobile App Development
Built the React Native app with the full catalog, purchase, and reading experience.
QA & Delivery
Tested purchase flows, reading performance, and cross-device rendering before delivery.
The Results
What We Achieved Together
12 weeks
Complete eBook platform delivered
End-to-end
Catalog, purchase, and reading in one app
~4.7★
Estimated user satisfaction rating (estimated)
100%
In-app purchase and delivery without third-party redirects
SaaSify Labs transformed our vision into a modern eBook platform with seamless payments and an exceptional reading experience. They were a trusted partner throughout the entire project.
Emma C.
Founder, Era Book
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