Comparison

iPusnas vs BacaBuku Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

iPusnas

Free

📚 Books

★ 3.510 ratingsView app →

About

iPusnas

This digital library app offers a vast collection of ebooks that can be borrowed and read online or offline. It also features social media functionalities to connect with other users, share book recommendations, and join communities. Manage your borrowed books and discover new titles with ease.

Highlights

Vast ebook collection
Online and offline reading
Social interaction with users
Book recommendations and reviews
Virtual bookshelf for borrowed books
Integrated eReader

Features

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iPusnas adalah aplikasi perpustakaan digital persembahan Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia bekerja sama dengan Aksamaraya selaku pengembang aplikasi.  Sebagai perpustakaan digital yang dilengkapi fitur-fitur media sosial, Anda dapat menggunakan iPusnas untuk terhubung dan berinteraksi dengan sesama pengguna maupun komunitas lainnya. Anda juga dapat memberikan rekomendasi buku yang sedang Anda baca, menyampaikan ulasan buku dan mendapatkan teman baru.  Membaca ebook di iPusnas jadi lebih menyenangkan karena Anda dapat membaca ebook secara daring (online) maupun luring (offline)!   _________________________________________   Jelajahi fitur-fitur unggulan iPusnas berikut ini:   • Koleksi Buku: Ini adalah fitur yang mengantarkan Anda untuk menjelajahi ribuan judul ebook yang ada di iPusnas. Pilih judul yang Anda inginkan, pinjam dan baca hanya dengan menggunakan jarimu!   • ePustaka: Fitur unggulan iPusnas yang memungkinkan Anda bergabung menjadi anggota dari berbagai perpustakaan digital dengan beragam koleksi bukunya masing-masing, menjadikan perpustakaan serasa dalam genggaman.   • Feed: Untuk melihat semua aktivitas pengguna iPusnas lainnya seperti informasi buku terbaru, buku yang dipinjam pengguna lain hingga memberikan komentar.   • Rak Buku: Merupakan rak buku virtual milik Anda di mana semua riwayat peminjaman buku tersimpan di dalamnya, sehingga memudahkan Anda untuk membaca buku yang telah dipinjam.   • eReader: Fitur ini membuat gawai (gadget) Anda dapat membaca ebook dengan mudah dan nyaman di dalam aplikasi iPusnas.   _________________________________________   *Kritik, pertanyaan maupun saran? Sampaikan langsung kepada tim kami melalui: support@aksaramaya.com _________________________________________   Dengan iPusnas, membaca buku jadi makin mudah dan menyenangkan. Salam literasi!

About

BacaBuku Reader

Features

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Bacabuku Reader is the official application from Bacabuku.com, designed to make reading digital books easy and accessible anytime, anywhere — even without an internet connection. Key Features: Read Books Offline Access and enjoy your favourite books anytime without needing an internet connection. Create Your Personal Bookshelf Organise your reading collection according to your preferences. Save and manage your favourite books in your personal bookshelf. Annotations and Highlights Highlight important passages, add notes, and mark key quotes directly within the reader. Connected with Bacabuku.com Seamlessly sync with your Bacabuku.com account and access your existing digital book library. Enjoy a comfortable, personalised, and flexible reading experience with Bacabuku Reader.

Screenshots

iPusnas4 screens

BacaBuku Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BacaBuku Reader at monthly against iPusnas's every 3 months. iPusnas's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPusnas ships an update every 3 months, BacaBuku Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

iPusnas versus BacaBuku Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	iPusnas	BacaBuku Reader
Price	Free	Free
Rating	3.5 (10 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	14.1% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	10 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Monthly — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	62 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Perpustakaan Nasional Republik Indonesia	PT ENAM KUBUKU INDONESIA

In-app purchases

None

iPusnas

No in-app purchases

None

BacaBuku Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPusnas free?

iPusnas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is BacaBuku Reader free?

BacaBuku Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do iPusnas or BacaBuku Reader have ads?

Neither iPusnas nor BacaBuku Reader shows ads.

Which is updated more often, iPusnas or BacaBuku Reader?

iPusnas ships an update every 3 months, and BacaBuku Reader monthly. Most recently, iPusnas was updated on October 12, 2026 and BacaBuku Reader on October 1, 2026.