Comparison

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 vs eXross edu

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

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About

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書

Access and read a vast collection of e-books from public libraries on your mobile device. Borrow, download, and enjoy reading anytime, anywhere, with features like automatic returns and offline access. Supports multiple e-book formats.

Highlights
  • Free e-book borrowing and downloading
  • Cross-device reading support
  • Offline reading capability
  • Automatic e-book returns
  • Support for EPUB, PDF, and multimedia e-books
  • Bookmarking and annotation tools
  • Zoom and page navigation options
Features
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iLib Reader 是「國立公共資訊圖書館」電子書服務平台提供給讀者專用的電子書閱讀軟體,是全國第一個可免費借閱並下載圖書館電子書的行動閱讀軟體。 只要您擁有全國各縣市公共圖書館的借閱證,即可申請開通成為國資圖電子書服務平台的讀者,之後您可以不用親自到館 ,只要是有網路連線的地方,就可以下載國立公共資訊圖書館提供借閱的電子書。 國資圖電子書服務平台的借閱服務,提供跨載具的閱讀,當您在借閱電子書時,您可以選擇使用手機或平板來進行閱讀。 更方便的是您在下載完借閱的電子書後,不管是連線還是離線,不受網路的限制,只要 iLib Reader 在手,即可隨時享受行動閱讀的樂趣與便利性。 您甚至可以不用擔心逾期歸還的問題,當電子書的借閱期限到期後,iLib Reader 會自動歸還電子書;當然您也可以在期限到期前,主動歸還電子書,讓其他讀者可以提前借到您歸還的電子書。 iLib Reader 支援多種電子書格式的閱讀,包含多媒體電子書、PDF 與 EPUB 等格式,並提供多種分類、目錄選單、多媒體清單、縮圖預覽、直式單頁/橫式雙頁/流式閱讀、高解析度頁面縮放、多媒體互動感應、影音/幻燈片撥放、個人書籤、螢光筆/註記以及閱讀進度等貼心的閱讀功能。 會員登入與註冊申請,請到「國立公共資訊圖書館」電子書服務平台登入頁面。相關的申請流程,請參考會員註冊申請流程說明。 更多詳細的訊息,歡迎前往「國立公共資訊圖書館」電子書服務平台瞭解更多。 https://ebook.nlpi.edu.tw 地址:40246臺中市南區五權南路100號 電話: +886-4-22625100分機123 電子郵件:avedu@nlpi.edu.tw 本APP基於功能正常運行,需請您提供以下資訊並同意存取行動裝置以下權限,詳如說明: 1、帳號密碼:使用需以帳號密碼完成登入後方可使用,僅供電子書閱讀使用。 2、位置:顯示所在位置附近的圖書館 3、相機:掃描書籍ISBN找書或電子書QRCode進行借閱 4、手機狀態和識別碼:識別用,用於限制同一帳密能登入之裝置數量 5、儲存空間:儲存所下載的電子書物件 6、其他:  完整網路存取權:接收資料  接收網路資料:接收資料  查看網路連線,WLAN連線:確認網路使否正常連線  控制震動:以振動方式通知  防止裝置進入休眠狀態:使用期間防止斷線

About

eXross edu

Access a vast library of Chinese and English eBooks, academic materials, and audiobooks through your school or public library account. Enjoy offline reading, note-taking, and personalized reading preferences across devices.

Highlights
  • Integrated library access
  • Academic and foreign-language resources
  • Offline reading
  • Highlights and notes
  • Bookmarks and favorites
  • Cross-device sync
  • Audiobook support
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eXross edu (formerly Airiti Reader) is an eBook reading app developed by iRead eBooks (Airiti Inc.). Simply log in with your library account to instantly enjoy a wide range of resources from school and public libraries, including nearly 200,000 Chinese eBooks, 300,000 foreign-language eBooks, and various academic materials. The app also offers the following features: 【Integrated Library Access】 No matter how many library accounts you have, you can add them all to eXross edu and search across collections at once. No more repeated logins or switching accounts—saving you time and hassle! 【Academic Resources + Foreign-Language Books in One Place】 Through deep integration with Airiti Library and Ainosco eBooks, you can read and search Chinese and English eBooks, journals, and papers all in one platform—supporting your study and research needs from every angle. 【Offline Reading Anytime】 Whether commuting, traveling, or without internet access, just download your books in advance and start reading anytime! 【Highlights & Notes】 Take notes in your library’s ebooks too! Simply long-press to highlight text, add annotations, and capture every idea and impression. 【Bookmarks & Favorites—Your Personal Shelf】 Add favorite or to-read titles to your collection, or bookmark key pages to build your own customized reading list and history. 【Cross-Device Sync】 Whether on your phone or tablet, just open eXross edu to continue where you left off—seamlessly, without interruption. 【Audiobook Support】 The app also supports audiobooks. From language learning to appreciating opera, listening and reading together brings new possibilities. 【Personalized Reading Preferences】 Customize font size, line spacing, and more to match your reading habits and make every session comfortable. --- Have suggestions? We’d love to hear from you! Help us make eXross edu even better: books@airiti.com --- ※ Please note: eXross edu is exclusively for users with school or public library accounts. If you purchased books through an online bookstore, please download eXross instead.

Screenshots

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書4 screens
eXross edu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 at 2.3 against eXross edu's 2.0. iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). eXross edu's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 38%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of iLib Reader 國資圖電子書's written reviews are positive against 54% of eXross edu's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 ships an update monthly, eXross edu fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 versus eXross edu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLib Reader 國資圖電子書eXross edu
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews37.7% of reviews54.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB105 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNational Library of Public Information華藝數位股份有限公司, Airiti Inc.

Customer experience

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral28.3%
Negative34.0%

eXross edu

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative41.3%

In-app purchases

None

iLib Reader 國資圖電子書

No in-app purchases

None

eXross edu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 free?
iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eXross edu free?
eXross edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 or eXross edu?
iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 is rated higher. iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while eXross edu averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 or eXross edu have ads?
Neither iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 nor eXross edu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 or eXross edu?
iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 ships an update monthly, and eXross edu fortnightly. Most recently, iLib Reader 國資圖電子書 was updated on September 18, 2026 and eXross edu on September 10, 2026.

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